Yes, Luke 22:36 does state that Jesus command His disciples to buy swords, but later on in the same chapter, Peter is rebuked by Christ for brandishing his blade.
Context is key.
wrong answer...you cannot expect me to believe that the Lord would specify the importance of arming themselves, before clothing, with the whole intent to never use em...
Peter wasnt rebuked for 'brandishing his blade'...he was instructed that the timing and Will of the Father for the crucifixtion couldnt be changed...
the 'context' in 22:36 is their journeys into the world, formerly with Divine protection and provision, but when Jesus is no longer in the flesh, their witnessing will be handled in their human capacity...
the Lord will grace those who will hear...jihadis have been preached to for a couple thousand years, hence i think this particular church has a bit of evidence that they should shake some dust off and move on...
any current muzzies that are chosen cant be taken from the Fathers hand, by myself or a mo-ham-head-ean book burning...
how many deciples of all men will be called by the Truth of unmasking the evil of izlam ???