1. The Sword of Resistance,
John 18:10
The Sword of Resistance,
The Hand of Submission

2. The Unexpected Interlude
9 to fulfill the word which He spoke, “Of those whom You have given Me I lost not one.” 10 Simon Peter then, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s slave, and cut off his right ear; and the slave’s name was Malchus.
John 18:9–10 (NASB95)
An afterthought in the midst of the betrayal and crucifixion of Jesus
An insignificant servant in the presence of Christ
Why??

3. The Sword of Resistance
Good intentions do not always lead to good actions
Intentions based on emotions rather than on the will of God lead to sin
THE SERVANT OF GOD MAY DEPART THROUGH HUMAN REASONING

4. The Sword of Resistance
Good intentions do not always lead to good actions
Intentions based on emotions rather than on the will of God lead to sin
12 There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.
Proverbs 14:12 (NASB95)

5. The Sword of Resistance
Good intentions do not always lead to good actions
Intentions based on emotions rather than on the will of God lead to sin
23 I know, O Lord, that a man’s way is not in himself, Nor is it in a man who walks to direct his steps.
Jeremiah 10:23 (NASB95)

6. The Sword of Resistance
Good intentions do not always lead to good actions
Intentions based on emotions rather than on the will of God lead to sin
Allowing emotions to be our standard will cause us to be lost
THE SERVANT OF GOD MAY DEPART THROUGH HUMAN REASONING

7. The Sword of Resistance
Good intentions do not always lead to good actions
Intentions based on emotions rather than on the will of God lead to sin
Allowing emotions to be our standard will cause us to be lost
8 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” declares the Lord. 9 “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways And My thoughts than your thoughts.
Isaiah 55:8–9 (NASB95)

8. The Sword of Resistance
“The head servant” of the High Priest
Jesus extended mercy to Malchus
We will encounter those who are hostile towards our faith
There is an element of the unknown in our efforts to teach the gospel
THE ENEMY OF GOD MAY BE WON THROUGH MERCY

9. The Hand of Submission
In the garden, Jesus shows us the value of true surrender
He showed us the true nature of obedience - surrender
Such submission demonstrates strength and love
The Power of God may be seen through surrender to His will