Who's Who?
He was the king during this story.
Who is Herod?
What did Herod promise to give Herodias’ daughter after her dance?
Anything she asked for, up to half his kingdom.
What did people say about Jesus when they heard of His miracles?
That He was John the Baptist raised from the dead.
True or False: Herod really wanted to kill John.
False
Who wrote the Gospel of Matthew?
Matthew, one of Jesus’ disciples.
She was Herod’s wife and wanted John the Baptist dead.
Who is Herodias?
What did the daughter ask for?
The head of John the Baptist on a platter.
Why did Herod believe Jesus was John raised from the dead
Because he remembered having John killed.
Why did Herod fear John?
Because he knew John was a righteous and holy man.
Who wrote the Gospel of Mark?
Mark, a follower of Peter.
She danced for Herod at his banquet.
Who is the daughter of Herodias (often called Salome)?
Where was John the Baptist before he was killed?
In prison.
Herodias wanted John dead, but what did Herod usually do with him?
Protected him and liked to listen to him.
What lesson can we learn about making promises from Herod’s mistake?
Be careful what you promise, and don’t make rash oaths.
Which Old Testament prophet also confronted a king and queen about sin (similar to John and Herodias)?
Elijah (with Ahab and Jezebel).
He was the prophet imprisoned and later killed.
Who is John the Baptist?
Why did John say it was not right for Herod to marry Herodias?
Because she had been his brother’s wife.
What emotion did Herod feel when asked for John’s head?
He was distressed/sad.
What did Herod value more—doing what was right or pleasing his guests?
Pleasing his guests.
What does “Baptist” mean in John the Baptist’s name
One who baptizes
The person Herod feared and kept safe and why.
John the Baptist, because he was a righteous and holy man.
Who actually gave the order to have John killed?
Herod.
Why did Herod go through with the promise even though he was upset?
Because of his oath and his guests at the banquet.
What could Herod have done differently to honor God?
He could have refused to kill John even if it embarrassed him.
What lesson can we learn from John the Baptist’s courage
To speak the truth even when it’s hard or dangerous.