Lesson 4650

 (Lesson 4650)(10-27-24) Acts 12:20-25 

   “And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king's chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king's country. And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them. And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man. And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost. But the word of God grew and multiplied. And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark.” 

 

   Today's lesson describes how Herod became angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon. They sought peace because their region depended on food from Herod’s country. They appealed to him through Blastus, the king’s aide. On an appointed day, Herod gave a speech, and the people praised him, saying his voice was that of a god, not a man. Because Herod did not give glory to God, an angel struck him, and he was eaten by worms and died. Meanwhile, the word of God grew and multiplied. Afterward, Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, having completed their mission, and brought John Mark with them. ~