Peter Carried a Sword

The subject of gun ownership is a hot topic in the United States right now.  People on both sides of the issue can get quite heated. “Discussions” of the subject can become quite animated.

The ancient Jews trusted God but still carried weapons.  The men rebuilding the city walls of Jerusalem had this to say.  “Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.” Nehemiah 4:9

It is shocking to some Christians when they realize that the Twelve carried weapons (Luke 22:36-38), most likely swords or short knives.  The weapons were for protection from robbers on the road and from wild animals.  Peter used his sword for another purpose. (Luke 22:49-51; John 18:1-11; Mark 14:47; and Matthew 26:51-54)

Book Comment: Stuff Christians Like

Stuff Christians Like, by advertising copywriter Jonathan Acuff, is an inside job. It really should be titled Stuff That Makes Christians Laugh. You will chuckle, and occasionally guffaw, at every page.

The book, presented as a collection of short one or two page essays is genuinely hilarious. Each essay starts out silly, then you realize a touch of sarcasm has shown up, and then you feel the knife blade slip between your ribs when you realize that he's talking about you.