The Disciples Believed Christ was Taking Jerusalem (TMF:296)

Monday, November 23, 2015
Peace to Live By: The Disciples Believed Christ was Taking Jerusalem (TMF:296) - Daniel Litton
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       But the disciples believed that this event was the beginning of Christ taking Jerusalem and becoming king of Israel. This can be further seen when the disciples took swords, after the Passover Supper, the Last Supper, as they were leaving with Jesus. Luke records the following in his Gospel: “He said to them, “But now let the one who has a moneybag take it, and likewise a knapsack. And let the one who has no sword sell his cloak and buy one. For I tell you that this Scripture must be fulfilled in me: ‘And he was numbered with the transgressors.’ For what is written about me has its fulfillment.” And they said, “Look, Lord, here are two swords.” And he said to them, “It is enough”” (Luke 22:36-38, ESV). Now, the disciples thought they were going out for battle. They believed that Jesus was going to take his seat as king. The disciples knew they had found the Messiah, Jesus, and they thought now the time had come to establish his earthly kingdom.