Reference text is Mt. 14:1-12
Our text describes the death of John the Baptist. This is important as it reminds us of the conflict of the kingdom of heaven in this world. We will consider the conflict of Herod and John in light of this greater conflict. We will consider the call of the gospel to discipleship and both the costs of discipleship as well as the blessing.
We will consider the message under these four points.
1. Herod and the kingdom of heaven.
2. John and the kingdom of heaven.
3. Jesus and the kingdom of heaven.
4. You and the kingdom of heaven.