Why Did Jesus Tell Peter to Put Away His Sword? (John 18:1-11)
“Because Jesus didn’t want Peter to turn the garden into a pirate movie scene!” says Noah, 8. “And Peter was probably better at catching fish than fighting soldiers.” When the soldiers came to arrest Jesus, Peter grabbed his sword and cut off the ear of Malchus, the high priest’s servant. But Jesus told him, “Put […]
August 13 2026
by Carey Kinsolving
Arrest of Jesus
Peace
Peter
Revenge
Violence
Why Does God Bless Peacemakers?
Why does God bless peacemakers? Read how some children responded and what the Bible teaches us about how to be a peacemaker in this world of confusion and violence.
September 14 2006
by Carey Kinsolving
Anger
Beatitudes
Confusion
Love
Peace
Peacemakers
Violence
Is Anger Wrong?
Is anger wrong? Read how some children responded and what the Bible teaches us about righteous anger vs. selfishness.
September 13 2006
by Carey Kinsolving
Anger
Character
Friends
Revenge
Right & Wrong
Righteousness
Selfishness
Violence
