Herod and Jesus: Two Very Different Kings

Wetumpka Church of Christ Online · Jun 22, 2026 · 44m

What happens when you compare one of history’s most power-hungry rulers with the King of Kings?

In this Bible class, we examine the life of Herod the Great and contrast his leadership with that of Jesus Christ. Herod spent his life protecting his position through fear, paranoia, and control, while Jesus demonstrated a completely different kind of authority—one marked by humility, service, sacrifice, and love. Through passages like Ezekiel 34, John 10, and Philippians 2, we see the difference between a ruler who used people for his own gain and a Shepherd who laid down His life for His sheep…