''The Death of John the Baptist''

🔹 INTROJohn the Baptist: a bold preacher of repentance and deliveranceHe confronted sin—even when it cost himIn John 8, religious leaders were ready to kill a woman in adultery but ignored Herod’s sinNow, John is in the dungeon for speaking the truth🔸 1. Repentance Was Offered (v. 3)John preached truth to power—even to HerodHis message didn’t change, even when the audience was dangerousReal preaching offers deliverance, not comfort🔸 2. Revenge Was DesiredThe Wicked Queen (Herodias) nursed a grudgeThe Worldly Party (v. 6) created an atmosphere of sinThe Woman’s Trick (v. 8)—Herodias used her daughter to trap Herod🔸 3. Regret Was Certain (v. 7)Herod made a foolish vowHe silenced the voice of God in his lifeLuke 23:7—Herod later mocks Jesus, showing no repentance🔸 4. Real Faith Is Seen (v. 12)John's disciples buried his body and carried onFaith is seen in what we do—even when all seems lostJohn fulfilled his calling: “He must increase, but I must decrease.”CLOSING THOUGHTS:John’s mission was finished—he faithfully prepared the way for ChristFaithfulness often brings persecution, not popularityThe world rejects Christ—and His messengersBut we must stay faithful, as John did, even to the endLet’s remain bold in truth, faithful in calling, and humble in spirit.Church Website: https://www.ashlandstreetbaptist.com/Podcast Website: https://rss.com/podcasts/the-ashland-...Facebook: / asbcarchdaleThe Bible Believe's Program https://open.spotify.com/show/3R76FeN