1. The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 14:1-36

2. The Gospel of Matthew Death of John the Baptizer 14:1-12 Herod the Tetrarch “It is not lawful for your to have her” Herod’s Oath John’s Death

3. The Gospel of Matthew The Death of John the Baptizer 14:1-12 Herod the Tetrarch= Herod Antipas Herod “the Great” Artistobulus ArchelausPhilip Herod Antipas Herod Herodias Agrippa I Josephus’ Antiquities of the Jews 18.5

4. The Gospel of Matthew The Death of John the Baptizer 14:1-12 Josephus’ Antiquities of the Jews 18.5 – Herod was married to the daughter of Aretas (king of Arabia). – While visiting Philip in Rome, he fell in love with Herodias. She agreed to put away Philip & he agreed to put away his wife. – This led to war with Arabia.

5. The Gospel of Matthew The Death of John the Baptizer 14:1-12 “It is not lawful for you to have her” – Philip was still alive (cf. Dt. 25:5-10). – Herodias “put away” Philip. Under Mosaic Law only the man could “put away” his wife (Deut 24:1-4). – Josephus says this “confounded” the laws of their country (Antiquities of the Jews, 18.5).

6. The Gospel of Matthew The Death of John the Baptizer 14:1-12 Unlawful marriages cannot be sustained (cf. Ezra 9-10). – This is also true under the Law of Christ! Herod’s Oath & Herodias’ Request – John was beheaded (10).

7. The Gospel of Matthew Jesus’ Power Over Nature 14:13-36 Feeding of the 5000 Jesus & Peter walk on the water “Truly, You are the Son of God” Healing in Gennesaret

8. The Gospel of Matthew Jesus’ Power Over Nature 14:13-36 Feeding of the 5000 – From 5 Loaves & 2 Fish: Power over the elements. Walking on Water: forces of nature. “Truly You are the Son of God” Healing in Gennesaret (34).

9. The Gospel of Matthew Bethsaida Gennesaret

10. The Gospel of Matthew Next Week: Matthew 15:1-39