Peter using the sword in Gethsemane: Jesus stopped him — sword was for deterrence, not offensive action
Interpreting the immediate context of Luke 22:36
Jesus tells the disciples to get swords but then stops Peter from using one when the arrest begins. The tension resolves simply: be armed for deterrence and self-defense, but do not use the sword to resist the arrest that is part of God's redemptive plan.
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Reading Paul Dirks’ book “Deep Discipleship for Dark Days.” Paul you referenced Luke 22:36 as if to suggest Jesus was making a symbolic call to arm ourselves with *words.* Having the right words—especially how we speak—is a good thing. I’m sensing ...
Reading Paul Dirks’ book “Deep Discipleship for Dark Days.” Paul you referenced Luke 22:36 as if to suggest Jesus was making a symbolic call to arm ourselves with *words.* Having the right words—esp
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