This Is John

This week’s message examines Matthew 14:1–14 and the death of John the Baptist. John’s bold obedience in speaking truth led to imprisonment and execution, revealing the real cost of faithfulness in a broken world. Yet the passage ultimately points us to Jesus—the rejected King—who responds to loss and suffering with compassion. John’s death foreshadows Jesus’ own rejection, reminding us that while faithfulness may be costly, the Kingdom of God advances through sacrificial obedience and the mercy of Christ.