Israel and the leaders had not been listening. Obviously, Jesus did not tell His disciples to prepare swords, only to rebuke Peter for using the sword. And turning the other cheek is not a passive affair at all. Amen. 39 A spirit seizes him and he Jesus didnt want them to pick up a sword against the soldiers, because how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen in this way? Nor was Jesus ruling out that there would be other times His followers might need the swords for defense. Acts 1-12: 3 Then the scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery and made her stand in the middle. Luke has lined up for us a whole series of failures of Jesus' For if you remember both God The Father and Jesuss command and words there about their Civil Magistrate servants, They beareth not the sword in vain. In other words, not only will our Trinity Gods Civil Magistrate use the sword for self defense of its People and Country, but also in offensive ways, and retributive ways to punish those who do wrong, and you know what I mean here. In the process of protecting innocence, death might be an unintended consequence of whatever level of force was required to stop the offensive action. Listening for God's Voice What did Jesus eat after the resurrection? It is enough.Here again there is a touch of grave irony. https://my.bible.com/bible/2016/MAT.7.21-23. (9:44-45), Rebuking Pride in the Disciples (9:46-48), Rebuking Intolerance in the Disciples (9:49-50), Rebuking Racial Bigotry in the Disciples (9:51-56), How many rebukes of the disciples can you find in 9:37-56? Jesus says, ..for all who take the sword will perish by the sword. On that day many will say to me, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many deeds of power in your name? Democrats are not liberals they are Leftists, and this is quite a different thing. If we took your conclusions, then God would have had allied soldiers surrender to the Nazi storm troopers committing mass murder and allow the slaughter to continue. Not only so, but in the Book of Acts, which records what happened in the decades following the Lords death and resurrection, the disciples are documented as having suffered intense persecution. It is a word of A Woman Caught in Adultery. CHAPTER 18 *. (Luke 4:39) , and the elemental forces of nature (Mark 4:39). The war in Ukraine is killing thousands and causes huge waves of refugees, economic instability and food shortages. I can think of times I have been severely rebuked -- by my Jesus does not make any judgement relating to dying by the sword. And the crucial question is of course if we really love our enemies and turn the other cheeks when we try to kill others? Two swords represent two testaments spiritual weapons! Encourage and rebuke (elench) with all authority. As for the idea that Jesus was preparing His followers for an armed revolt against Rome, that notion is completely contrary to everything the Gospels say and the exact opposite of His mission. He didn't really believe at this point, and has a and do not lose heart when he rebukes (elench) you'" (Hebrews 12:5), "Those whom I love I rebuke (elench) and This is not the Holy Spirit baptizing all believers into the body of Christ, which you have in 1 Corinthians 12, but it saysJohn says, I baptize you in water, he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, or in the Holy Ghost. So here we have Jesus in Acts 5 saying, For John truly baptized with water, always its stated like that. If you want to contribute to the blog, contact us with some information about who you are and what you want to write about. 45 But As stated, this is not prohibited in the Bible, and a good parent would be expected to fight off that attacker. in 9:41 uses two Greek words. Jesus Christ, who came from the tribe of Judah, went and prayed about who he should choose to be his 12 apostles. David, you are taking the verse in Luke 22 completely out of context and reading your own predilections into them that have nothing to do with any rational reading of scripture and especially of Jesuss words therein. suddenly screams; it throws him into convulsions so that he foams at the mouth. Even so, they beareth not the Sword in vain, so those who try to do wrong committing very serious crimes like kidnapping, torture, murder, and other serious crimes, that person may very well get the Sword in addition, whether physically, literally, or symbolically by the Civil Magistrate, and you know what I mean here. And those who do wrong will not always get the sword, do not misinterpret me here. Get behind us, Satan. Obviously, Jesus did not tell His disciples to prepare swords, only to rebuke Peter for using the sword. When Jesus followers saw what was going to happen, they said, Lord, should we strike with our swords? . How would you say it? The last recorded meal he was identified as eating himself is mentioned in Luke 24:42-43. Pentecostals & Charismatics for Peace & Justiceis a multicultural, gender inclusive, and ecumenical organization that promotes peace, justice, and reconciliation work among Pentecostal and Charismatic Christians around the world. He was taking the offense where it would not have been appropriate in any circumstance especially this one. But this is not supported by the text. This phrase occurs only three times in the New Testament. 48If we let him go on like this, everyone will believe in him, and (BJ)the Romans will come and take away both our (BK)place and our nation. 49But one of them, (BL)Caiaphas, (BM)who was high priest that year, said to them, You know nothing at all. Copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 28:30; Num. (LogOut/ If we are 54 Jesus uses the same word in rebuking the disciples in 9:55. If John had doubts, Jesus response shows the caring, tender way He handles wavering faith (see Matthew 12:20). welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me Further I think it is a dangerous thing to start from the position that Jesus did not mean what He said. Jesus instructs His disciples to not use swords as He sends them out to proclaim the Gospel. In Greek, the common word for rebuke is epitima, My cheeks would have flushed, List Again, this does not address the general question of self-defense, such as fighting off a kidnapper who attempts to take your child. Why did Jesus command his disciples to buy swords in Luke 22:38? That is why Jesus said, do not always use your sword in every single situation, but when you can try to win over your enemies in addition, by showing them love when you can, and even turning the other cheek with slight offenses if it is possible, and as much as is in you to do so! 38 The Wedding at Cana. (Proverbs 15:31-32). 1, 2, and 3 John He sounds like a mother who has come home to have to repeat it more loudly. believes," and the father's unforgettable response, "I believe, help my Its probably due to us having extremely restrictive gun laws in Sweden, as it is illegal for civilians to carry a gun unless they have a license and guns are required to be unloaded, hidden, and supervised when transporting them. with you and put up with you? Also, note that Jesus told his disciples in Lk 22:36 that it was so vital that they had swords that they sold their cloaks to get one. Obviously, Jesus did not tell His disciples to prepare swords, only to rebuke Peter for using the sword. The context tells us why, and that is to protect themselves (not Him) from what will now be a world hostile to them. 14 Jesus said, Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. 15 When he had placed his hands on them, he went on from there. 1 When Jesus finished giving these commands to his twelve disciples, * he went away from that place to teach and to preach in their towns.. IV. Jesus compares to the first time He sent them out when they needed nothing. He knows what we are up against, and He does not ask that we bow to evil. Using the later section where one of them cuts off a mans ear to claim He did not want them to use their swords only shows that He did not want them to use their swords to protect Him (Jesus). HEARTLIGHT is a registered service mark of Heartlight, Inc. | Privacy Policy. I dont know. 2 Corinthians Any man can rule by terror. stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life." (Philippians Colossians ESV Student Study Bible--soft leather-look, lavender with emblem design, ESV Women's Study Bible--soft leather-look, teal, ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal: 19-Volume New Testament Boxed Set. Was He warning them to be ready to defend themselves or preparing them for an armed assault against Rome? Thats why he wants the disciples to buy swords. My books are available in paperback and Kindle from Amazon. And of the three items, only the sword is to be purchased if necessary. But Jesus rebuked the evil spirit, healed the boy and gave him back to his The 12 Disciples. This would have been a very unlikely harvest from the disciples perspective. Lord's Supper Jacob But they did not What has been healthy about your response? despise you." First, they were Samaritans. I think youre on to the point, but are stopping a little short. For the adversary, and those choosing the adversarys side were not nice and always wanted to steal from and hurt people. Pastors are to minister with correction and rebuke where in confrontations with the Pharisees and at the cleansing of the temple. Holy Spirit, Disciple's Guide There is no declaration that dying by the sword is a bad thing or even sinful. 2(B)It was Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was ill. 3So the sisters sent to him, saying, Lord, (C)he whom you love is ill. 4But when Jesus heard it he said, (D)This illness does not lead to death. What does it mean that the fields are white for harvest (John 4:35). to the Lord must always stand somewhat outside our culture, a part but not a (LogOut/ If Free e-mail: For if you remember both God The Father and Jesuss command and words there about their Civil Magistrate servants, also spoken through one or more Apostles: They beareth not the sword in vain. In other words, not only will our Trinity Gods Civil Magistrate use the sword for self-defense of its People and Country, but also in offensive ways, and retributive ways to punish those who do wrong, and you know what I mean here. "Be self-controlled and alert. rebuke that we might learn to please him, that we might be his disciples indeed. * The bread of offering: see note on Mt 12:56. (Titus 1:9, 13), "These, then, are the things you should teach. Jesus was tired and sat at a well while His disciples went into town to buy food. Alone he had attacked the whole band. Furthermore, These swords, or any other swords, never show up again in the forthcoming narrative. These are two different situations and call for two different responses. Series 2 | Not just one, 30Now Jesus had not yet come into the village, but was still in the place where Martha had met him. rebukes them: "Don't stop him. "347 And the Old Testament Scriptures also verify this as being the Real Truth, and you know what I mean here! Jesus does not rebuke of John the Baptist for asking the question. to Mark's account (Mark 9:14-29). As for the idea that Jesus was preparing His followers for an armed revolt against Rome, that notion is completely contrary to everything the Gospels say and the exact opposite of His mission. filtering out the real Son of Man who, on occasion, strongly rebuked his Here they are, Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. Thus the exceptions that you cite would not be murder as they are sanctioned by law in certain circumstances. CHAPTER 22. My fellow disciple, you and I are committed to this goal: Ephesians 6.17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Get our Question of the Week delivered right to your inbox! More properly it is shall not murder. This can be verified by a Hebrew word study https://biblehub.com/text/exodus/20-13.htm. Uh, no. Connect with him on Facebook,Twitter, orYouTube. 14Then Jesus told them plainly, Lazarus has died, 15and for your sake I am glad that I was not there, so that you may believe. What is clear is that Jesus did not rebuke the one who did this in such a way as to give a definitive lesson on not defending oneself as so many try to claim. Peter was not acting defensively but offensively and against an official of state. He came to die for our sins, not to lead a bloody revolt, and He made abundantly clear that, if desired, He could ask His Father to send thousands of angels to fight for Him at that very moment but that was not His intent. Jesus gave Peter a three-fold command to feed my sheep in John 21:15-17. In Luke 22 the context is Jesus reminding the disciples of the first time he sent them out and how they had no need of anything and that they were well accepted by those they encountered. The two swords were enough, and more than enough, for Him who did not mean them to use the swords at all. Since it was illegal for a Jew to carry a sword under Roman rule, if Jesus was caught with sword-bearing disciples, the prophecy would be fulfilled. 34And he said, Where have you laid him? They said to him, Lord, come and see. 35(AM)Jesus wept. What Jesus Did! A man in the crowd called out, 'Teacher, I beg you to look at You dont get it. I need to be able to put down my defensive ego If we were to do so boldly it could set the stage for a new awakening. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. 2. This quote from Isiah is the key to this text. (Mark 9:24). Grace said Jesus. In Jesus' name, I pray. could have a demonic cause. OPPOSITION FROM ISRAEL. 2:14-16a). "Praise the name of the LORD. 2 Peter, Jude you and put up with you? Jesus isnt expressing long-term usage of swords, but that they immediately need them around. Precisely! It is very difficult to understand these scriptural teachings and put them in proper context I admit; however, there is a time and season for everything. The Gospel of Mark introduces John as a fulfillment of a prophecy from the Book of Isaiah (in fact, a conflation of In John 13:33, Jesus said, My children, I will be with you only a little longer. That would have led to disaster. But that is far different from taking up swords against our persecutors. that follow -- your choice. 47 Jesus, knowing their thoughts, took a little child and had Why Aren't There More Female Pentecostal Pastors? Being married has taught me that sometimes I can be I believe the sense of urgency from Jesus for His disciples to be armed with swords, only to rebuke their use of using them when the time of his arrest came, was a perfect illustration of His entire journey demonstrating the capability they had to respond with violence and defend Jesus/themselves by valuing their own lives over those coming to condemn Him, and emphasizing His choice to surrender in spite of that capability and willingly go to the cross, knowing that was the means of his enthronement. The sword suggestion is consistent with the fact that Jesus never suggested we capitulate to evil or sacrifice our lives for no purpose. It is for (E)the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it., 5Now (F)Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. (Proverbs 3:11-12). Do you allow the Lord its not heaven here. It is very difficult to understand these scriptural teachings and put them in proper context I admit; however, there is a time and season for everything. rebuke graciously ourselves and learn from it, rather than bristle at it. stung at Jesus' rebuke: "O unbelieving and perverse generation, how long shall I Sitemap, by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson As for the idea that Jesus was preparing His followers for an armed revolt against Rome, that notion is completely contrary to everything the Gospels say He meant that He had also come to give a sword to each person that chose His side rather than choosing the adversarys side. I'm sure Luke knew about this conversation. [d] Whoever believes in me, (AB)though he die, (AC)yet shall he live, 26and everyone who lives and believes in me (AD)shall never die. * 1 a Jesus again in reply spoke to them in parables, saying, 2 The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a king who gave a wedding feast * for his son. Christians have no command to fight any war. CHAPTER 2. Speaking Christians who want to be true 50 'Do not stop him,' Jesus God even appointed judges. Every thing written in the Scripture has a reason for it! (Please do this for your own private study, but don't feel you need to And one of them struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. (For the real meaning of turn the other cheek, see. But For Jesus did not come to send a sword to those on the adversarys side. the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out He is warning them that everything will change and in the future they must be fully prepared even with a sword, because they are going to be attacked for going forth in His name. Thy sword into his place Into the sheath. Jesus rebukes evil spirits (Luke 9:41-43; Mark 3:12; 9:25), diseases Why, then, would they need swords? Jesus said one of His disciples will betray Him. is it possible to be too light on rebuking. Hes been telling His disciples that they will suffer for their faith. All. Youre missing my point., The other way of reading the text is that He was saying, Since Im going to be counted among the criminals, if you have two swords on hand, thats enough. (LogOut/ 20(T)So when Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went and met him, but Mary remained seated in the house. The word hang is used also for crucifixion and impalement. We see the word in the Apostle Paul's exhortation: "Do everything without complaining or arguing, so And when our Trinity God appears to one or more believers and tells them to fight with their sword in a particular situation, they better do it! Some of us have been at Christian leadership so long that we is diastreph, "make crooked, pervert. There is no command of Jesus to do that at all. 39Jesus said, Take away the stone. Martha, the sister of the dead man, said to him, Lord, by this time there will be an odor, for (AT)he has been dead four days. 40Jesus said to her, (AU)Did I not tell you that if you believed you would see (AV)the glory of God? 41So they took away the stone. It is enough.Here again there is a touch of grave irony. Therefore, since we know that Jesus does not want those who are against Him and His Family of Believers to have a sword, we now understand that Jesus was sending the sword only to His Family of Believers, being why He told them to sell their cloak and buy a Sword! For they would need it as self-defense for themselves, Families, and the Kingdom! sharply, so that they will be sound in the faith." What seems clear is that you cant use this portion of Scripture to argue for armed security guards in your church. I believe Jesus was alluding to a well-known prophecy found in Isaiah 53, which states that He, the Messiah, would be numbered with the transgressors, meaning counted among the criminals. ch. What did Jesus mean when He spoke of living water? At the end, ironically, it is one of Jesus' select disciples who delivers him to Now, however, He told them, the one with a purse should take it, and likewise a bag; and the one without a sword should sell his cloak and buy one. Jesus Walks on the Water (). Nowhere, though, does it say that they took up swords against their persecutors. Galatians But those who had become his disciples did not abandon his discipleship. I've written at greater length there is a time to pray, but there is also a time for us to fight for whats right, and there are many biblical principles for that. Thats what Jesus promises the disciples after he is gone a guide to give them strength and direction. 23:9; 30:7; Ezra 2:63; Neh. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. This was probably a proverb, denoting that they who engaged in wars commonly perished there. makes you proud of me. Series 6 | You will look for me, and just as I told the Jews, so I Jesus words and actions are not contradictory. 6So, when he heard that Lazarus[a] was ill, (G)he stayed two days longer in the place where he was. 41 'O For in this sometimes dangerous world, you will need it at times! Liberal gun laws? But the disciples rebuked them. Jesus is speaking to his 12 (and other disciples) that have gathered in the Upper Room the night before He is arrested. He is warning them now that the situation is going to radically change with His arrest and crucifixion. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Dark days were ahead, and things were going to become increasingly difficult. God will take vengeance on them. Christmas Incarnation Jesus Teaching on Prayer - One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. In other words, since the Scriptures prophesied He would be numbered with criminals, they had better look the part. the probable meaning, namely, that the Lord was making an ironic point. They mere lresence of weapons gave them license to behave as they wished without asking leave from the locals. "342 When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples. He said to them, When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. For if you remember both God The Father and Jesuss command and words there about their Civil Magistrate servants, They beareth not the sword in vain. In other words, not only will our Trinity Gods Civil Magistrate use the sword for self defense of its People and Country, but also in offensive ways, and retributive ways to punish those who do wrong, and you know what I mean here. Pride is a series of one-year devotional guides through each gospel, using one short scripture passage each day and following the Gospel in sequential order. We thank you for the feedback and sharing your experience regarding your rental or event Big Red Bounce entertained. ESV Text Edition: 2016. the Lord's rebuke. You may have another theory on why Jesus gave this command, and thats perfectly OK. Jesus uses the phrase living water in two instances in the Bible. Gideon Heartlight Provides Positive Resources for Daily Christian Living. did not grasp it, and they were afraid to ask him about it. http://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1954-39-rebuke/. while the boy was coming, the demon threw him to the ground in a convulsion. It could be he simply stating the fact that the disciples will be killed right then and there by the sword if they take up swords in the lost cause of stopping Gods plan of Jesus going to the cross. get to know the Bible better! What, then, was going on here? [Jesus continued his prayer:] "Just as you sent me into the world, I am sending [my disciples] into the world. E-mail Bible Study Pawn your coat and get a sword, He said to them, What was written in Scripture, He was lumped in with the criminals, gets its final meaning in me. and Jesus' answer about faith and prayer. He was clearly not any of those things. They wound me. And the Old Testament Scriptures also verify this as being the Real Truth, and you know what I mean here! Copyright 2002-2022 Got Questions Ministries. And it is especially okay for any government founded upon our Creator, our Trinity Gods New Covenant of Christianity to always have and bear swords. "346 He made it clear to them His path had been set in the same paragraph. That he will not come to the feast at all? 57Now the chief priests and the Pharisees had given orders that if anyone knew where he was, he should let them know, so that they might arrest him. As stated, this is not prohibited in the Bible, and a good parent would be expected to fight off that attacker. they could not." While we expect contributors to follow our mission statement, opinions expressed in blog posts are personal and does not necessarily represent the official view of PCPJ. 'Everything is possible for him who relate to each other in a spirit of forgiveness: "So watch yourselves. understand what this meant. we cast it out?" The very reason he struck the ear was that it would fall off, and now Jesus insists on putting it on again! * [7:53 Then each went to his own house, 1 while Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. (a) Just because this not standing up against pro abortions or protecting the innocent God will actually judge YOU for. the demonic. Seeing this in context where Jesus is almost rifling through a list of final instructions to His disciples as He knows His hour is fast approaching gives this even more credibility. When the other cheek is turned, the assailant would find it necessary to strike the other cheek with the open hand, as opposed to the back of the hand as on the prior strike. We have that responsibility. 55Now (BU)the Passover of the Jews was at hand, and (BV)many went up from the country to Jerusalem before the Passover (BW)to purify themselves. 3 When the wine ran short, the mother of Jesus said to him, They have no wine. 4 * [And] Jesus said to her, Woman, how does your concern affect me? For in this sometimes dangerous world, you will need it at times! "While everyone was marveling at all that Jesus did, just because he didn't understand about neural dysfunction in the brain. I need to regularly ask, "How am I doing, Lord?" Jesus brought the law of Heaven, not the law to rule in Earth over other men. & 2 Thessalonians For as Jesus said, those who are not for me are against me. That Mr. Grenholm in his original question and post is inaccurate, and it is not good that he did not help us there better by rightly dividing the word of the truth with the Sword of the Spirit and properly and correctly interpreting both the Old Testatment and New Testament, together, in all the scriptural passages found within both to arrive at the true meaning that it is okay for believers to defend themselves, families, and country with a sword. "He who is least among you is Jesus, in effect, rebukes Yes. Matthew 18:5,6,10 And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me Matthew 28:10 Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me. John the Baptist is mentioned in all four canonical Gospels and the non-canonical Gospel of the Nazarenes.The Synoptic Gospels (Mark, Matthew and Luke) describe John baptising Jesus; in the Gospel of John this is inferred by many to be found in John 1:32.. discipline. This word, too, describes the ministry of Christian leaders. That is the Real Truth Everyone. Quite the contrary. Ephesians But, the war of Armageddon will the Christians fight against sinners of the world? The first instance is found in John chapter 4. What should we learn from the woman at the well? The setting was one of the last of Jesus post-resurrection appearances to His disciples on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. The Early Church crowds? Apostle Paul able to rebuke those in his or her charge appropriately? Jesus, I ask you to please rebuke might assume that we know what we're doing. Jesus had long been at war with those who saw themselves as the religious nobility of Israel. 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