“John the Martyr” (Luke 7:18-23; Mark 6:14-29)
Published 24 Jan. 2026
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Designed for Personal Bible Study or for Bible Teaching
💥 Lessons Learned – Sins / Failures
- 1️⃣ Abuse of power leads to moral collapse and injustice (Mk 6:17–18).
- 2️⃣ Unchecked pride pressures leaders to make destructive decisions (Mk 6:26).
- 3️⃣ Fear of public opinion can override moral clarity (Mt 14:5).
- 4️⃣ Personal grudges harden hearts against truth (Mk 6:19).
- 5️⃣ Worldly celebration can mask spiritual corruption (Mk 6:21–23).
🏆 Lessons Learned – Successes / Spiritual Growth
- 1️⃣ John remained faithful to God’s truth regardless of personal cost (Mk 6:20).
- 2️⃣ Honest questions can coexist with genuine faith (Lk 7:19).
- 3️⃣ Jesus affirmed His identity through fulfilled prophecy (Lk 7:22).
- 4️⃣ God’s purposes advance even through suffering (Isa 61:1).
- 5️⃣ Compassion can flow even from deep personal grief (Mt 14:14).
🧭 Lessons Learned – Leadership Dynamics
- 1️⃣ Godly leaders speak truth even when it is unwelcome (Mk 6:18).
- 2️⃣ Weak leadership caves under social pressure (Mk 6:26).
- 3️⃣ Spiritual authority is rooted in obedience, not position (Lk 7:28).
- 4️⃣ True leaders decrease so God’s purposes increase (Jn 3:30).
- 5️⃣ Jesus models compassionate leadership amid personal loss (Mt 14:13–14).