Tag Archives: Herod

The Unexpected Yuletide Messenger (Luke 3:1-2)

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Father Dave

In the fifteenth year of the reign of Emperor Tiberius, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was ruler of Galilee, and his brother Philip ruler of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias ruler of Abilene, … Continue reading →

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The Death of John the Baptist. (A Sermon on Mark 6:14-29)

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Father Dave

When his daughter Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests; and the king said to the girl, “Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will give it.” And he solemnly swore to her, “Whatever you … Continue reading →

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The Sarcasm of Jesus (Luke 13:31-35)

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Father Dave

At that same time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, “You must get out of here and go somewhere else, because Herod wants to kill you.”Jesus answered them, “Go and tell that fox: ‘I am driving out demons and … Continue reading →

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The Death of John the Baptist (Mark 6:14-29)

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Father Dave

And Herodias had a grudge against him and wanted to put him to death. But she could not, for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he kept him safe. When he heard him, … Continue reading →

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