Classifications of Bible Stories-Courageous-Miraculous-TragicEX. AgrippaEX. The Rich Young Ruler

EX. HerodEX. The Townspeople in the Gadarenes

Herod – Missing the Glory of Christmas

I. Herod’s Potential1. He was Politically Savvy2. He had Moments of Kindness3. He had Religious Understanding

Herod – Missing the Glory of Christmas

II. Herod’s Possibilityv. 1 . . . “Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the King . . .”-The glory of Christmas wasn’t in Herod’s backyard, it was in his front yard, and he had the possibility of being eternally changed!

Herod – Missing the Glory of Christmas

III. Herod’s Problems1. Self-Centeredness2. Paranoia3. Arrogant, Wicked Behavior