Reading the Book of Mark Together. Mark 6:14-29. The death of John the Baptist.

Mark 6:14–29 | Episode 21 – The Death of John the Baptist
📖 Reading the Book of Mark Together – Episode 21

In this intense and disturbing passage, Mark 6:14–29, we read about the beheading of John the Baptist — a man Jesus called the greatest ever born of a woman.

This story is more than just a record of a political murder. It’s a case study in how pride, lust, and image management can corrupt leadership — then and now.

As I read, a Filipino thunderstorm rolled in. The timing felt strangely appropriate, because this moment in Scripture feels like the Gospel itself holding its breath.

In this episode, we discuss:

Herod's moral weakness and how it mirrors modern political perversion

How a seductive dance and a rash promise made Herod a prisoner of pride

The way Herodias manipulated power through desire and vengeance

A deep dive into the text, unpacking how this moment sets the tone for Jesus’ own death

✨ Key Verse:
“Because of his oaths and his guests, he did not want to refuse her.” (Mark 6:26)

🗣️ This moment still speaks today:

Where are leaders ruled by impulse, not wisdom?

What does faithfulness unto death look like in a compromised culture?

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