The Greatest and Others Beheaded

The life, ministry, and ultimate sacrifice of John the Baptist, the man Jesus called the greatest born of women. From his bold proclamation of repentance to his confrontation with Herod over sin, John’s unwavering commitment to truth led to rejection, persecution, and a violent end.

Sermon Notes
Mark 6:14 – 16 Herod mistakenly thins Jesus is John the Baptist
Mark 6:17 – 20 Herod had John arrested because John had criticized him for his new wife
Mark 6:21 – 26 Herod makes a stupid promise, as a result to avoid breaking his promise orders John to be beheaded
Mark 6:27 – 29 John is beheaded and his head is put on a platter. His disciples take his body and places it in a tomb
Mark 6:30 – 32 Jesus tell His disciples for them to go to a secluded place for rest
Revelation 20:4 Christians beheaded and rewarded