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Why Did Jesus Command His Disciples to Arm Themselves With Swords? (podcast)
In this episode Greg looks at the command in Luke 22 to buy a sword.
Episode 46
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Category: ReKnew Podcast
Tags: Non-Violence
Verse: Luke 22
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