The Christian Hero

John 18:11 “So Jesus said to Peter, ‘Put your sword into its sheath, shall I not drink the cup that the Father has given me?'” Jesus was not what the disciples expected.  While we’re at it – it’s fair to say that Jesus...

Weapons of the Real War

Matthew 26:52-54 “Then Jesus said to him, ‘Put your sword back into its place.  For all who take the sword will perish by the sword.  Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father, and he will at once send me more than twelve legions of...

Pride & Humility

The Danger of Pride “Blessed is the one who fears the Lord always, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into calamity.”  Proverbs 28:14 We’ve all heard the famous line from Proverbs that pride goes before the fall.  There’s danger in that because we can hear...

True Reports

John 18:10  “Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant and cut off his right ear.  (The servant’s name was Malchus.)  There are a multitude of attacks on the Bible from the unbelieving world.  One of the chief assertions is...

Our Protection & Assurance

John 18:8-9 “Jesus answered, ‘I told you that I am he.  So, if you seek me, let these men go.’  This was to fulfill the word that he had spoken: ‘Of those whom you gave me I have lost not one.'” Precious and sweet assurance of...