Evil, paranoid King Herod comes face-to-face with his worst fears when Persian king makers, called the Magi, inquire about a newborn king. Listen to this lesson to learn how these wise men may have known about the King of the Jews. Find out about the supernatural star which guided them to the very house where Jesus lived. See how the ghosts of Herod's past sent him into an insane rage and how he ordered the ruthless slaughter of young boys. Gain a thoughtful perspective on the religious leaders' indifference to the birth of the Messiah. Discover how God provided for Jesus' escape to Egypt and how God is still supplying all our needs today.

"I'm mad as can be and I'm not going to put up with it!" Is this how you feel about outrageous government actions? Listen to this lesson to hear about clear-cut examples in the Bible of people who found it necessary to disobey an authority. Learn about how the midwives in Egypt handled an order to kill Hebrew male babies. Understand the role of covert activities in opposition to evil. Admire how Daniel and his friends handled the issue of dietary laws in the royal courts. Be ready to choose your battles wisely and with humility in a pagan world.

Get ready for an astonishing glimpse of the invisible world that explains so much of history. Listen to this lesson to learn that God divided the human race into nations and assigned angels to them to influence the rulers. See that God was judging evil by assigning the fallen angels to some nations. Hear about an event in Daniel’s life when a demon called the Prince of the kingdom of Persia delayed an answer to one of Daniel’s prayers. Realize that as believers we are not to attempt to engage Satan or demons in battle, but to stand firm as we grow to spiritual maturity.