King Herod (Matthew 2)
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Big Idea
Christmas reveals how people grow, how God’s plan unfolds, and why our broken world needed Jesus to come.
Sermon Summary
When we look at Christmas through King Herod’s eyes, we see a man who completely misses what God is doing—despite Scripture, signs, and opportunity. This message explores how pride blinds us, how God quietly carries out His plan through small people and simple obedience, and why Christmas had to happen in a world still filled with tragedy.
Key Scriptures
Matthew 2:1–3 – Herod is troubled by the news of a rival king
Romans 1:21 – How pride darkens human thinking
Matthew 2:16 – The tragedy that reveals our need for redemption
Teaching Outline
Christmas Shows Us How People Grow
Herod grows numb as he pursues power and control
Scripture shows that choosing the world over God leads to blindness
Following Jesus shapes us into His likeness
Application:
Pray for God to deal with pride
Practice daily repentance
Invite trusted people to ask hard questions
Commit to real spiritual community
Christmas Shows Us How God’s Plan Is Carried Out
God works in perfect timing
God fulfills Scripture calmly and deliberately
God uses insignificant people and simple obedience
Encouragements:
If your life feels small, God often works there most
Obey what’s right in front of you
Christmas Shows Us Why Our World Needed Jesus
Tragedy still exists in a fallen world
God allows human freedom while remaining fully sovereign
Jesus came to change hearts, not force behavior
Hope:
Christmas reminds us that God did something about the brokenness—He sent His Son.
Why This Still Matters
Christmas teaches us:
How people grow — by following Jesus
How God’s plan unfolds — often in unexpected ways
Why the world needs Christmas — redemption begins in the heart
Take a Next Step
Join a Life Group
Talk with someone about following Jesus
Consider how God may be working through your obedience
