2026-05-17 Why John?

2026-05-17 Why John?

From Mandeville Bible by Mandeville Bible Church

May 17, 2026

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Pastor Chris Berg discusses the significance of John the Baptist in the context of King Herod's actions as described in Mark 6:14-29.

2026-05-17 Why John? by Pastor Chris Berg   Scripture Reference: Mark 6:14-29 14 King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known. Some were saying, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that is why miraculous powers are at work in him.” 15 Others said, “He is Elijah.” And still others claimed, “He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of long ago.” 16 But when Herod heard this, he said, “John, whom I beheaded, has been raised from the dead!” 17 For Herod himself had given orders to have John arrested, and he had him bound and put in prison. He did this because of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, whom he had married. 18 For John had been saying to Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.” 19 So Herodias nursed a grudge against John and wanted to kill him. But she was not able to, 20 because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man. When Herod heard John, he was greatly puzzled; yet he liked to listen to him. 21 Finally the opportune time came. On his birthday Herod gave a banquet for his high officials and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee. 22 When the daughter…

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Host: Pastor Chris Berg

Topics covered

  • John the Baptist
  • King Herod
  • Herodias
  • Christian teachings
  • Scripture analysis

Keywords

  • John the Baptist
  • King Herod
  • Herodias
  • Mark 6
  • Christianity

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Books & works: Mark

Places: Galilee

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