Verdict | Week 3 | Herod’s Contempt
Luke 23:6-12 | Pastor Keoni Hughes
3 Reasons Fake Christians Are Just Like Herod
Context: Herod and Fake Christians | v. 6-7
“But Herod the tetrarch, who had been reproved by him for Herodias, his brother’s wife, and for all the evil things that Herod had done, added this to them all, that he locked up John in prison.” – Luke 3:19
Lived like a Jew around Jews
Lived like a Roman around Romans
Lived for Himself around Everyone
1. We Like Jesus When He Gives Us What We Want | v. 8
“Now Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had been raised from the dead, by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the prophets of old had risen. Herod said, “John I beheaded, but who is this about whom I hear such things?” And he sought to see him.” – Luke 9:7-9
What was a sign?
Sign = Miracle
“to him who alone does great wonders, for his steadfast love endures forever;” – Psalm 136:4
Legit
1. Confirmation of Truth
Unlegit
2. Unbelief
3. Deniability
4. Thrill Seekers
5. Personal Fulfillment
2. We Like Jesus When He Answers Like We Want | v. 9-10
“He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he opened not his mouth.” – Isaiah 53:7
3. We Like Jesus Who We Dress Up | v. 11-12
The cost for following Jesus is death
Jesus Doesn’t Care How You Make Him Look
Jesus Cares How His Sacrifice Reshapes How YOU Look
Moving From Fake Love to Real Love
- Run to Jesus for Jesus Sake
- Love Jesus Because He’s Worthy
- Give Praise for Your Salvation and Pray For Every Miracle
Discussion Questions
What are we coming to Jesus for?
Have you ever felt God is unresponsive to you? How does Jesus silence reframe that thought?
How would you know if you’re seeking Jesus for what He gives rather than seeking Him for who He is?