Blessing Farson Memorial Service
Michael Manning
Oklahoma Military Heritage Foundation
First Capital Chapter of the Hall of Honor
Lenten Lunch
Guthrie Christian Church
Drew Edington Brought Message
In The Garden of Gethsemane
Matthew 26:39
“My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will”
The Story of Jesus’Arrest
45 Then he came to the disciples and said to them, “Sleep and take your rest later on. See, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
46 Rise, let us be going; see, my betrayer is at hand”
Matthew 26:47-49
47 While he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a great crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders of the people.
48 Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the man; seize him.”
49 And he came up to Jesus at once and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” And he kissed him.
John 18:4-5
4 Then Jesus, knowing all that would happen to him, came forward and said to them, “Whom do you seek?”
5 They answered him, “Jesus of Nazareth.” Jesus said to them, “I am he.” Judas, who betrayed him, was standing with them.
Matthew 26:50-51
50 “Then they came up and laid hands-on Jesus and seized him.
51 And behold, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his ear”
John 18:10
10 Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant and cut off his right ear. (The servant’s name was Malchus.)
Matthew 26:52
“Put your sword back into its place”
Luke 22:49
“When those who were around him saw what would follow, they said, ‘Lord, shall we strike with the sword?’”
Matthew 26:51
“drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his ear
The Roots of Violence
Roots of Violence
1. Misguided Loyalty
2. 3.
Matthew. 26:53
“Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father, and he will at once send me more than twelve legions of angels?”
Dr. Al Mohler President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
“Christianity is not an honor religion.”
“Faithfulness to Christ does not mean that we have the responsibility to defend Christ’s honor against his enemies.”
“Indeed, we preach Christ”
“Christ himself will defend his own honor.”
Roots of Violence
1. Misguided Loyalty
Unrestrained Anger
Matthew 26:52
“Put your sword back into its place”
Roots of Violence
1. Misguided Loyalty
2. Unrestrained Anger
3. Unresolved Guilt
Matthew 26:37, 38
“Taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee… he said to them ‘My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me’”
Matthew 26:40-41
40 “He came to the disciples and found then sleeping. And he said to Peter, ‘So, could you not watch with me one hour?
41 Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation’”
Matthew 26:45-47
45 Then he came to the disciples and said to them, “Sleep and take your rest later on. See, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 46 Rise, let us be going; see, my betrayer is at hand.”
47 While he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a great crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders of the people.
An awakened conscience, loaded with unresolved guilt, will drive a person down an angry and a destructive path.
Acts 24:16
“I always take pains to have a clear conscience toward both God and man”
Christ Heals The Wound Inflicted by His Disciple
Luke 22:50–51
50 And one of them struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear.
51 But Jesus said, “No more of this!” And he touched his ear and healed him.
Christ is able to bless you more than any of his disciples can ever wound you.
Dealing With Your
Unresolved Guilt
• Unrestrained Anger
• Misdirected Loyalty
1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness
Romans 5:8
“God demonstrates his love towards us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us”
Isaiah 53:5
“He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities, the punishment that brought us peace was upon him and by his wounds we are healed”
Our Prayer For The Throckmorton Family
As a church family and in the name of Jesus Christ, we bless you today. We thank God for your faith, your love, and your obedience to His calling.
Just as Paul and Barnabas were set apart by the Spirit and sent with the prayers of the church, so we now speak God’s blessing over you for the work the Lord has placed before you.
Our Prayer For The Throckmorton Family
Go with our love, our prayers, and our support. Go knowing that you do not go alone—you go with the power of the Holy Spirit, with the love of this church family, and under the covering of the Most High God.
“May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 15:5–6 Amen.
2 Corinthians 10:4
“The weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds”
Zechariah 4:6
“Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord”
Matthew. 26:52
“Put your sword back into its place”