The Pride of Herod
Northwest Bible Church - May 12, 2019 - Book of Acts - Alan Conner
Acts 12:18-23
THE PRIDE OF HEROD
Intro
A. HEROD’S PROBLEM WITH TYRE AND SIDON (Acts 12:20-23).
1. The nature of the conflict (Acts 12:20).
2. The appeasement attempt (Acts 12:20).
3. The flattery (Acts 12:21-22).
4. Herod’s proud response (Acts 12:23b).
B. GOD’S JUDGMENT ON HEROD (Acts 12:23).
1. “eaten by worms”
2. Josephus’ account.
C. THE DANGER OF PRIDE.
1. The origin of pride - Satan’s fall. Isa. 14; Ezek. 28
2. Man’s fall. Gen. 3:5-6
3. God hates pride. Prov. 6:16-17; 8:13; 16:5
4. The manifestation of pride.
5. The consequences of pride.
6. The remedy for pride.
LESSONS:
Topics:
Flattery, God's Judgment, Herod, Pride, The fall