Matthew 14:3
Herod Antipas divorced his wife, Phasaelis, and married Herodias. This Herodias divorced his half-brother Philip in order to make the union possible. To understand this fully, one must realize how these persons were related. Antipas was Herod’s son by one woman. Philip was Herod’s son by another woman. And, Herodias, well she was Herod’s granddaughter by yet another woman. Evidently, Antipas learned what he knew about women from his father. So, Anitpas divorced his wife (who was the princess of Nabatea), in order to marry his half-niece, who had been the wife of his half-brother.
Besides being incredibly sinful, he seems to have been quite foolish as well. The Nabatean princess wasn’t amused by his decision, and he ended up having trouble with the Nabatean king before the whole thing was over.
Bible Reading: 1 Kings 20:1-21:29
Scripture Memory: 1 John 3:10 “In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.”
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for allowing us to enjoy Your creation. Though I know it is not what it could be because of sin, it is still quite amazing. You are so powerful to be able to make all the things You do. Your wisdom exceeds anything I can hope to understand. However, it is the highest use of my faculties to seek to understand You as much as I possibly can. You are worth the study. You are worth knowing. Thank You for all that You mean to me. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Requests: Pray for a young man who needs to make some changes in his life. Pray for two young people to make the right decisions.
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