SUNDAY SERVICE
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NINTH SUNDAY
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Herod liked to hear him preach. But the Herodias were waiting for the right moment to get him to remove John. She is a pressure-pusher, who seeks to achieve her ends by whatever means necessary. A manipulator, who acts out of her own personal ambition and plot.
The stage was set. She decided to give Herod a birthday banquet. She made the guest list out and invited just the people. She used her daughter to dance before Herod and his guests. In the spur of the moment, probably half drunk, Herod made a very foolish promise. He promised to give her whatever she wanted, up to half of the kingdom.
Salome the girl then went to her mother to ask what her request should be. Her mother, without hesitation, said, "The head of John the Baptist." When Herod heard this, he was greatly distressed. He was put on the spot – the King must honor his word, and before so many guests. As the governor, it’s important that he please the people and keep the job. He felt compelled to do what his conscience said otherwise. He gave in to the pressure on his wife.
The stage was set. She decided to give Herod a birthday banquet. She made the guest list out and invited just the people. She used her daughter to dance before Herod and his guests. In the spur of the moment, probably half drunk, Herod made a very foolish promise. He promised to give her whatever she wanted, up to half of the kingdom.
Salome the girl then went to her mother to ask what her request should be. Her mother, without hesitation, said, "The head of John the Baptist." When Herod heard this, he was greatly distressed. He was put on the spot – the King must honor his word, and before so many guests. As the governor, it’s important that he please the people and keep the job. He felt compelled to do what his conscience said otherwise. He gave in to the pressure on his wife.
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Peace and Blessings!
Rev. Dr. Christopher Ponnuraj, Minister
please join us in our worship at 11:00 AM on Sunday.
Peace and Blessings!
Rev. Dr. Christopher Ponnuraj, Minister
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