To see Jesus for who He is, means we factor in eternity, and we conclude that the deeper tragedy is not the death of John the Baptist, but rather the death of the conscience of Herod. 1. The backstory tragedy started when a stirred conscience delayed to take proper action. (v.17-20) 2. The consequent tragedy when one harbored sin gave way to a new crisis of conscience, to deep grief, and then to further sins, previously unthinkable, and a life of sin-enslavement. (v.21-29) 3. The incredible mercy of Jesus. Yet even now, after the needless tragedies and extra layers of sins, there is still mercy to be found for those who respond to Jesus, who is still calling out to their consciences! (v.14-16) Applying: What is your conscience saying to you? Are you listening? When is the time to respond to God's call? 2 Corinthians 6:2 How can our consciences be purified? Hebrews 9:14 What damage can come to your conscience? 1 Timothy 4:2
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The Rev. Benjamin J. Snodgrass has been Pastor at Falls Presbyterian Church (OPC) in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, since October, 2004. He graduated from Westminster Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and previously served at Grace Fellowship OPC in the Germantown area of...
