I have recently done a devotional about this where I suggested to the boys that Jesus was not telling the Disciples to arm themselves but instead reminding them that the prophesies said He would be seen as being with criminals aka transgressors (ref: Isaiah 53:12). History tells us that the Jews were not allowed by Roman law (as an occupied nation) to have weapons. His saying "two is enough" was because they missed His point and thought Jesus was telling them they would need swords (I get an image of our Lord rolling his eyes here). Remember, Jesus later rebuked Peter for using the sword (verse 50).
Cdr. Jeff S.Cal San Diego Section OP106 --Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love. Eph 6:29 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ace Numer- Uno Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2003 9:12 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RR] Q? Peters sword in the garden.. Q? Are we to serve as bodyguards, soldiers and prepare for combat as Christians? How would this seperate us from others "in the world" who prepare for war? What was the purpose of Peter packing a sword as a follower of Jesus Christ? Jesus seemes to know his diciples packed iron. Was that approved/promoted by Christ or tolerated? What went thru his mind when the Roman soldier made a move on Jesus.. and Peter sliced off his ear! Interested young men (over my sholder) want to know! *Thanks- ..sound off! D.Wheeler -=A=- ===== *High MORALE is the Index of effective Leadership. --------------********+********-------------------- Morale raises belief of the Leader in the follower, of the follower in the Leader, of each in themself, and both in the .....cause! __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com _______ List host: http://eBible.org/mpj/ List info: http://eBible.org/rangernet/faq.htm To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe rangernet" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://eBible.org/subscribe.htm --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.512 / Virus Database: 309 - Release Date: 8/19/2003 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.512 / Virus Database: 309 - Release Date: 8/19/2003 _______ List host: http://eBible.org/mpj/ List info: http://eBible.org/rangernet/faq.htm To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe rangernet" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://eBible.org/subscribe.htm
