These questions go with "2017-07 QFR (firearms) - with scriptures and comments"

1) Why did Jesus say "but now" at Luke 22:36? (Joh 17:12)

2) How many of the apostles already carried swords? (all / most / some / a few / none)

3) What was the most likely reason that an apostle would not have had a sword? (Lu 22:36a)

4) What instructions did Jesus give such an apostle? (Lu 22:36b)

5) Why do you think Jesus singled-out a sword as what they should have instead of a dagger, or a spear, or a club?

6) What prophecy was Jesus intent on fulfilling that night in the garden of Gethsemane? (Lu 22:37)

7) Why were the apostles viewed as "transgressors" that night in the garden? (Isa 53:12; Lu 22:49, 50)

8) At what point did Jesus recognize that the prophecy at Isaiah 53:12 was fulfilled, and why? (Lu 22:51)

9) How did Jesus respond to Peter when Peter tried to kill the slave of the high priest? (Joh 18:11)

10) Why did Jesus not condemn Peter for his actions?

11) What did Jesus accuse the mob of doing, and why were their actions wrong? (Mr 14:48)

12) What does Jesus say is an appropriate use of swords and clubs? (Mr 14:48)

13) What three reasons did Jesus give the apostles to stop them from fighting the mob to protect Jesus from being taken and killed? (Mt 26:52-54)

14) When did Jesus tell his apostles to get rid of their swords?

15) Is protecting yourself and your loved ones in-line with Bible principles? (De 22:8; 1Ti 5:8)

16) Do you incur bloodguilt if you kill an attacker or intruder? (Ex 22:2; 23:7; Ec 3:3)

17) How do you harmonize Exodus 20:13 with such scriptures as Genesis 9:6 and Exodus 22:2?

18) Was the self-protection of his disciples just a passing thought for Jesus, or did he feel strongly about it? How can we tell? (Lu 22:36)

19) Why could Paul feel safe while performing his God-given assignment? (Acts 13:2; 18:9, 10)

20) What happened to Paul once his work was accomplished and he was no longer protected? [it-2 p.588-599 par. 6 - last sentence]

21) Does God protect you from harm today? (Ps 116:15; Mt 10:28; Lu 21:16; Joh 15:20)

22) Though we try our best to be peaceable if we can, what do you do if being peaceable is not possible and there is no avenue of escape? (Ro 12:18)

23) Considering the entire verse, what advice does Ecclesiastes 9:18 give?

24) How does Jehovah view those that do not provide protection for their family? (De 22:8; 1Ti 5:8b)

25) What sort of people do criminals seek out to victimize? (Job 24:14; Ps 10:2a, 9)

26) What can stumble those that love Jehovah's law? (Ps 119:165)

27) Has Jesus begun to protect us physically again, as he did for his disciples while he was still on earth? (John 17:12)

28) How long does it take the police to arrive at your home when you call the help-line?

29) How does this quote apply to you? "When seconds count, the police are just minutes away."

30) Knowing the Bible's directions on self-protection and the protection of those in your home, what should you do regarding this matter?

:^)
Dave

May (you) be filled with the accurate knowledge of his will
in all wisdom and spiritual comprehension. (Col 1:9)

Last edited 10-07-2019