VISION But one of the men with Jesus pulled out his sword and struck - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

So Judas came straight to Jesus. “Greetings, Rabbi!” he exclaimed and gave him the kiss. Jesus said, “My friend, go ahead and do what you have come for.” Then the others grabbed Jesus and arrested him. Matthew 26:49-54 VISION

But one of the men with Jesus pulled out his sword and struck the high priest’s slave, slashing o ff his ear. Matthew 26:49-54 VISION

“Put away your sword,” Jesus told him. “Those who use the sword will die by the sword. Don’t you realise that I could ask my Father for thousands of angels to protect us, and he would send them instantly? But if I did, how would the Scriptures be fulfilled that describe what must happen now?” Matthew 26:49-54 VISION

LOGIC, LEGALISM & LEGACY VISION

Logic: Sight But one of the men with Jesus pulled out his sword and struck the high priest’s slave, slashing o ff his ear. VISION

Legalism: Insight “Put away your sword,” Jesus told him. “Those who use the sword will die by the sword. Don’t you realise that I could ask my Father for thousands of angels to protect us, and he would send them instantly?” VISION

Legacy: Foresight “But if I did, how would the Scriptures be fulfilled that describe what must happen now?” VISION

Common sense and Biblical insight will solve a problem today, but only an eternal perspective will consider the impact of our choices on the next generation. VISION

“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 VISION