Herod, The King
What Motivated him?
Glory of the people and power.
v.3 “And because he saw it pleased the jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also.”
v.22 “And the people gave a shout saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.”
How did he deal with others?
If he didn’t like them he got rid of them.
v.1 “Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church.”
v.19 “And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers, and commanded that they should be put to death...”
How did God deal with him?
He smote him.
v.23 “And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.”
Peter the Prophet
What Motivated him?
Glory of God. Righteousness.
v.11 “And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.”
How did he deal with others?
Love. Patience.
v.5 “Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.”
v.16-17 “But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished. But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.”
How did God deal with him?
He protected him. Delivered him.
v.6-10 “And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison. And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands. And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me. And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision.When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him.”
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