Herodias - Her Legacy In Scripture

Herodias - Her Legacy In Scripture

Read Mark 6:14 – 29.

1. Note the different responses to John in verses 19 – 20.What do these responses tell you about Herod and Herodias?

2. How do you typically respond when confronted with a sin or failing? Do you get angry? Sulk? Listen to what the other person says, but without changing your behavior? Cry or feel hurt? Do whatever you can to please the other person? Face whatever is true in the other person’s rebuke?

3. What are the signs in this story that power (control, getting her way) was important to Herodias?

4. When has getting your way seemed highly important to you? What did you do to get your way? What were the consequences?

5. What do you imagine it was like to be the daughter of Herodias?