S5:026 – Why did God strike down Herod? (Acts 12, Part 2)

About this episode

Emma Dotter discusses the implications of Herod's punishment in Acts 12, exploring themes of God's holiness and justice.

Did God punish Herod too harshly in Acts 12? Was God fair to hold him accountable for something he didn’t do? In this episode, Emma Dotter covers the death of Herod at the end of Acts 12, explaining why he was immediately struck down when people called him a god. She explores what this passage tells us about God’s holiness, character, and perfect justice, as well as man's accountability for sin, and what it all means for us today. // RELATED JOIN THE JOURNEY EPISODES: S4:268 Acts 12-14 ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s4-268-acts-12-14/id1600151923?i=1000735847137 ) // WHAT IS JOIN THE JOURNEY? Join The Journey is a realistic daily Bible reading plan that helps followers of Jesus at Watermark Community Church and beyond enjoy abiding in Jesus together. Join The Journey Jr. is designed to help parents guide their kids in Bible reading through interactive and age-specific lessons. In 2026, we’re studying the book of Acts—one passage per week. For another year, teaching on Sunday will align with each week’s passage. Then, for the next six days, we’ll return to the same passage with fresh focus, exploring insights about who God is and how we can enjoy him more deeply. Monday…

People in this episode

Host: Emma Dotter

Topics covered

• God's justice
• accountability for sin
• God's holiness
• character of God
• Acts 12

Keywords

• Herod
• Acts 12
• God's justice
• sin
• holiness
• Christianity
• Bible reading

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Watermark Community Church

Books & works: Acts 12

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