Hebrews 4:12 (New International Version, ©2011) 12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
Revelation 1:16 (New International Version, ©2011) 16 In his right hand he held seven stars, and coming out of his mouth was a sharp, double-edged sword. His face was like the sun shining in all its brilliance.
Ephesians 6:17 (New International Version, ©2011) 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
I would like to explore something. Does the sword divide the Word of God into Law and Gospel? Is one reason God wants Israel to exist today to maintain light on the Law? Is the Gospel for the Church and remnant Israel? If you are a remnant Messianic Jew should you follow the Law like Passover and circumcision yet by Grace through Faith as always for all believers and true descendants of Abraham? Does the sword also divide Jew and Gentile? Does not God want this separation in love?