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Herod's Tribulation: The Rise and Fall of King Agrippa I

Herod Agrippa I, born in 10 BC, grew up in Rome and was a playboy in debt, eventually becoming king through political maneuvers under Caligula and Claudius. His reign marked a period of religious persecution against Christians, notably the execution of James and the imprisonment of Peter. Despite his efforts to win Jewish favor, Agrippa's legacy is marred by cruelty. The climax of his persecution ended with Peter's miraculous escape, highlighting God's intervention amidst suffering. Agrippa's story serves as a reminder of the transient nature of power and the enduring strength of faith.

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Herod's Tribulation: The Rise and Fall of King Agrippa I

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  1. I. Herod’s Tribulation

  2. Herod Agrippa I • Born in 10 BC • Father Aristobulus was executed 7 BC by Herod Gr.; sent him and mother to Rome • Grew up on close terms w. royal family • Playboy, heavily in debt • A.D.37, Caligula gave him tetrarchies of Philip and Lysanias and title of king • Uncle Antipas (Mk.6) was banished A.D.39; Agrippa received his territory • Claudius (AD 41) added Judea and Samaria

  3. Herod’s background in Ac.12 • He knew Jews hated his family, and did everything to win their affection • In Rome, he lived as a Roman, in Jeru-salem, as a Jew • “Brother”

  4. Religious harassment (1) • Harm, mistreat (7:6, 19) • Previous persecutions came from Jewish fanatics; now, civil authority

  5. The climax of persecution Peter (3)(Ac.5:17-21) James (2) (Mt.20:20-23) Church (1) (Jn.16:1-2)

  6. Evidence for truth of gospel. No onewillingly diesfor a lie Problem of pain and evil. Mk.5, 9, 14 Lord loved them;both would die We’re justpassing through;our home isin heaven. Rejoice w. James Herod will notget thelast word. Look attheir legacies

  7. I. Herod’s Tribulation II. Peter’s Trust

  8. Was kept in prison (5) Self-confidence(Mt.26:31-35) Denied Jesus(Mt.26:69-75) • 6, Peter had no reason to believe he would be rescued (James was not) Lord-confidence(Jn.21) Died for Jesus(2 Pt.1)

  9. I. Herod’s Tribulation II. Peter’s Trust III. Peter’s Triumph

  10. What saved Peter? 1. Brethren prayed, 5 (Lk.22:44); 12 • His release? (13-15) 2. God intervened, 7-10 3. Peter obeyed, 8-11 • God did what Peter could not do

  11. God Peter Prayer, 5-6 Arose, 7 Angel, 7 Sandals, 8 Chains, 7 Garment, 8 Gate, 10 Followed angel, 9

  12. I. Herod’s Tribulation II. Peter’s Trust III. Peter’s Triumph IV. Herod’s Termination

  13. The best laid plans… • 4, 5, 11 • Herod: would die before Peter • 18-19 • Time to panic • Code of Justinian

  14. F. C. Burkitt “Peter’s escape was contrived by human means…Some human sympa-thizer was at work, who had drugged the guards and bribed the turnkey.” Ac.16 Unbelief requires tons of faith

  15. Herod’s choices 1. Peter was released by an act of God 2. Soldiers conspired to release him • Apostles had a Cause • Soldiers had no motive Herod murders 16 innocent men Verse 24

  16. The terminator, terminated • An unjust, dishonest murderer accepts praise of divine worship (21-22) • 23, a god? • Josephus • Ga.6:7; Rv.20:10 Mt.12:30

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