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About Herod

Herod

Timeline

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Matthew 2:1-12
The Pilgrimage of the Magi

A group of visiting scholars from the East have arrived in the capital searching for a newborn King, sparking intense political anxiety for King Herod.

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Matthew 2:13-23
The Flight to Egypt

A family escapes a brutal purge after a tip-off, while a tyrant's rage leads to a massacre. The survivors eventually return to seek safety in a quiet, unexpecte

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Matthew 14:1-12
The Beheading of John

King Herod orders the execution of the popular preacher John the Baptist after a scandalous birthday promise leads to a gruesome demand.

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Mark 8:1-13
The Feeding of the Four Thousand & The Demand for a Sign

A massive crowd is fed with limited supplies, sparking immediate controversy as skeptics corner the central figure for a supernatural sign.

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Mark 8:14-21
The Leaven of the Pharisees and of Herod

A tense exchange on the water reveals a widening gap between a teacher's spiritual warnings and his followers' obsession with their empty stomachs.

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Mark 8:22-26
The Blind Man at Bethsaida

A blind man has regained his full vision after a direct, hands-on interaction with the miracle worker known as Jesus.

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Mark 8:27-38
At Caesarea Philippi

Tensions rise as Jesus forces his inner circle to define his identity, followed by a shocking revelation about his impending death and the heavy price of follow

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Luke 1:1-25
Dedication to Theophilus & Gabriel Foretells John’s Birth

A veteran priest reports a life-altering encounter inside the temple, resulting in a vow of silence and the unexpected news of an upcoming birth to an elderly,

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Luke 3:1-38
The Baptism of Jesus

A mysterious figure named John is calling for national repentance as a new, powerful leader prepares to emerge. Meanwhile, an ancestral audit traces the newcome

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Luke 9:1-9
The Ministry of the Twelve & Herod Tries to See Jesus

Jesus launches his ministry outreach by sending out his inner circle, while government officials panic over the rumors surrounding his identity.

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Luke 9:10-22
Later Ministry

A remote gathering turns into a headline-grabbing event as Jesus feeds five thousand people with a handful of food, followed by a bold claim about His true iden

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Luke 9:23-27
Take Up Your Cross

Jesus lays out a sobering reality for his followers, challenging the traditional definition of success and urging a life of total commitment.

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Luke 9:28-36
The Transfiguration

A top-tier source reports an unexplained, radiant event involving Jesus and two historical figures, leaving his inner circle stunned and silenced.

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Luke 9:37-45
The Boy with an Evil Spirit & The Second Prediction of the Passion

A desperate father finds hope when Jesus intervenes to heal his son after his disciples failed. Meanwhile, the Teacher issues a cryptic, unsettling warning abou

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Luke 9:46-50
The Greatest in the Kingdom

Tensions rise among disciples over who holds the most authority, prompting Jesus to issue a stern reminder on humility and the importance of open-minded coopera

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Luke 9:51-62
The Samaritans Reject Jesus & The Cost of Discipleship

As Jesus shifts his focus toward his final destination, he encounters hostility from locals and issues a series of stern, life-altering challenges to those who

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Luke 13:31-35
Lament over Jerusalem

Jesus brushes off warnings of an assassination plot by Herod, delivering a somber, emotional final appeal to a city he says is heading toward total ruin.

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Luke 23:1-5
Jesus before Pilate

Tensions boil over as religious leaders drag Jesus before Governor Pilate, leveling accusations of treason while the Governor finds no legal reason to hold Him.

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Luke 23:6-12
Jesus before Herod

Jesus is bounced between local leaders as authorities scramble to handle a controversial case. The political maneuvering has resulted in an unlikely alliance be

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Luke 23:13-25
The Crowd Chooses Barabbas

In a shocking turn of events, the local governor yielded to a volatile mob, sentencing an innocent man to death while setting a convicted murderer free.

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Luke 23:26-49
The Crucifixion

A field report from the scene of the crucifixion, detailing the final moments, the interaction between the condemned, and the unsettling atmospheric conditions

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Luke 23:50-56
The Burial of Jesus

As the Sabbath begins, a prominent council member takes charge of Jesus' remains, ensuring a respectful burial in a private tomb while supporters look on.

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Acts 4:23-31
The Believer’s Prayer

After receiving threats from authorities, a group of believers holds a high-stakes prayer meeting that results in a supernatural response.

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Acts 12:1-25
Herod Persecutes the Church

King Herod’s crackdown on the church ends in a mysterious prison escape for Peter, while the King meets a gruesome and sudden end after failing to give credit t

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Acts 13:1-12
Paul’s First Missionary Journey Begins & On Cyprus

Church leaders send Barnabas and Paul on a mission, leading to a miraculous showdown with a local sorcerer and the conversion of a high-ranking official.

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