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Sure the Word brought the universe into being. That was the Word spoken by the Lord. When I speak the Word is seems to have slightly less potency. Sure, 'those that live by it die by it' and all that. Jesus does not call us to 'live by the sword' nor do I suggest we should. If you are as devote as you seem to be then you should know we should not pick and chose which teachings of Jesus we prefer and which to ignore. Rather we should seek to understand them in their entirety and apply them to our lives. In Matthew 26:52 Jesus is telling his disciples that all problems can not be solved with a sword and those that reach for a sword for every problem that comes along will end up on the business end of a sword very quickly. In Luke he is telling us 'be prepared'. When you are traveling on roads in dangerous places bad things can happen so one must be prepared. There is a difference between being a peaceful or peace loving person and being a 'pacifist'. The Lord calls us to do a great many things but I don't recall any place He calls us to submit to evil. He says we will suffer bad things in his name and be blessed for it but he does not say to submit to every thug that wants your money and your life and your wife. There is a significant difference.

If you think I have missed the point of Luke 22, please enlighten me.

You are quite wrong about the passage from Matthew. His words were prompted by the sword used to cut of the ear of the soldier, the very sword the disciples mistakenly believed Jesus wanted them to have for the occasion. You've made the same mistake Peter made! So, you're in good company in that regard.

I have to run now. I encourage you to keep growing in your faith and your knowledge of the Word. Please understand that I seek always to live by the whole counsel of God.