___________, _____________, or something _________.
For I tell you that this Scripture must be fulfilled in me: ‘He was counted with transgressors.’ Indeed, what is written about me is going to have its fulfillment. (Lk 22:37)
Then he told them, “But now, let the one who has a money bag take it, and likewise a traveler’s bag. And let the one who has no sword sell his cloak and buy one.” (Lk 22:36)
Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane. He told his disciples, “Sit here, while I go over there and pray.” (Mt 26:36)
47 While Jesus was still speaking, suddenly Judas (one of the Twelve) arrived. With him was a large crowd with swords and clubs, who came from the chief priests and elders of the people. 48 Now the betrayer had given them a sign: “The one I kiss is the man. Arrest him.” 49 Immediately he went to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him. 50 Jesus said to him, “Friend, why are you here?” Then they advanced, took hold of Jesus, and arrested him. (Mt 26:47–50)
Suddenly, one of the men with Jesus reached out his hand, drew his sword, and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear. (Mt 26:51)
51 Jesus responded, “Stop! No more of this!” Then he touched the servant’s ear and healed him. 52 Jesus said to the chief priests, the officers of the temple guard, and the elders, who had come out against him, “Have you come out as you would against a robber, with swords and clubs? 53 Every day I was with you in the temple courts, and you did not lay hands on me. But this is your hour—when darkness rules.” 54 Then they seized him, led him away, and brought him into the high priest’s house. (Lk 22:51–54a)
[Jesus said] Do you not realize that I could call on my Father, and at once he would provide me with more than twelve legions of angels? (Mt 26:53)
When Jesus told them, “I am he,” they backed away and fell to the ground. (Jn 18:6)
Restraint is the ability to _________ back. It’s an aspect of ________________________, and it’s not easy—especially in circumstances when you feel _______________.
How do you respond to unwarranted criticism?
How do you respond to someone accusing you of doing something you didn’t do?
How do you respond when things aren’t going your way?
Love your enemies. (Mt 5:44)
We _________ Jesus’ _______________ of ____________________.
Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing. (Luke 23:34)
We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose (Ro 8:28)
... we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. (Ro 5:1)
And those he predestined, he also called. Those he called, he also justified. And those he justified, he also glorified. (Ro 8:30)
... your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who is within you. (1 Co 6:19b)
... the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. (Eph 6:17)
Points to Ponder
What is one thing that stood out to you from this week's message?
Is your normal response to an attack to fight, to run (flight), or something else? Why do you react that way (really examine your actions)?
Is there a time in your life where you didn’t show restraint? Is there a time when you fought in such a way that you sinned? If so, why did you do it (go deeper than it was my sinful nature). How could you have acted differently (used what you learned today)?
