The Angel in the Prison: Acts 12:1-19
It was about this time that King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them.
Herod Agrippa I—grandson of Herod the Great, friend of emperors, king of the Jews. He saw political advantage in persecuting the church. Some arrested. Persecution intended.
He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword.
James—one of the inner three, brother of John, son of thunder. Put to death with the sword. Beheaded. The first apostle martyred. One sentence covered his death.
Sign up to unlock premium illustrations
Join 2,000+ pastors who prep smarter — free account, no credit card.
Sign Up & SubscribeYou'll be taken to checkout ($9.95/mo) after confirming your email
Powered by ChurchWiseAI
IllustrateTheWord is part of the ChurchWiseAI family — AI tools built for pastors, churches, and ministry leaders.