🔹 INTRO

• John the Baptist: a bold preacher of repentance and deliverance
• He confronted sin—even when it cost him
• In John 8, religious leaders were ready to kill a woman in adultery but ignored Herod’s sin
• Now, John is in the dungeon for speaking the truth

🔸 1. Repentance Was Offered (v. 3)

• John preached truth to power—even to Herod
• His message didn’t change, even when the audience was dangerous
• Real preaching offers deliverance, not comfort

🔸 2. Revenge Was Desired

• The Wicked Queen (Herodias) nursed a grudge
• The Worldly Party (v. 6) created an atmosphere of sin
• The  ...