Obedience, The Kiss and The Sword | Riot Podcast Ep 134 | Christian Podcast

About this Episode

𝐎𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝! is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast

The topic, "𝐎𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐢𝐬𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝," corresponds to a specific passage in the Bible, specifically 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝟏𝟖:𝟏-𝟏𝟎. This passage recounts the events leading up to Jesus' arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane.

𝐎𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞:

In this passage, Jesus demonstrates obedience to God's will. He knew that his time had come, and he willingly submitted himself to the authorities who had come to arrest him. Jesus' obedience to God's plan is a recurring theme throughout his life and ministry, and it serves as an example for his followers to trust and obey God's will.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐢𝐬𝐬:

In John 18:1-10, one of Jesus' disciples, Judas Iscariot, betrays him by identifying him to the authorities with a kiss. This act of betrayal was a sign of familiarity and friendship, but it was used to facilitate Jesus' arrest. The kiss symbolizes deceit and hypocrisy, contrasting with Jesus' message of love and genuine relationships.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝:

During the arrest, one of Jesus' disciples, Peter, draws his sword and cuts off the ear of a servant of the high priest. This impulsive action displays a misguided attempt to protect Jesus. However, Jesus quickly admonishes Peter and heals the wounded servant, emphasizing a message of non-violence and peaceful submission to God's plan. The sword here represents the world's methods of resistance and violence, which Jesus rejected in favor of a different path.

This topic illustrates the complex dynamics of human behavior, including betrayal, loyalty, obedience, and violence. It emphasizes Jesus' commitment to God's will, his teachings of love and non-violence, and his willingness to surrender to the events that would ultimately lead to his crucifixion. It serves as a reminder of the importance of faith, obedience, and following Jesus' example in our own lives.