The people wanted a king - but not this King! Israel was anticipating their Messiah. But this backwoods carpenter could not be the One they'd longed for. Oh, they would gladly accept healing from Jesus, and food from Jesus, but His teachings? His claims to deity? No way! Then the King did something unexpected, and unbelievably sad: He honored their wishes. Here's Part 2 of Jim's sermon, How John's Life and Death Influenced the Kingdom. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS05122022.mp3Scripture References: Luke 1; 7:24-35; Matthew 21:23; 16:17-21