In this passage we will learn to choose faithfulness over fear and compare weak with strong leadership from the narrative of The Murder of the Forerunner.
Matthew 14:8–11
[8] Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me the head of John the Baptist here on a platter.” [9] And the king was sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests he commanded it to be given. [10] He sent and had John beheaded in the prison, [11] and his head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother. (ESV)