As Pastor Bill will point out in today’s message, Peter’s actions at Jesus’ arrest would be considered heroic by many. He wanted to protect his rabbi from harm. He swung for the head and caught the ear of Malchus in his effort to save Jesus from him. What he misunderstood is that Jesus was allowing all of this to happen to save Malchus along with every single one of the people who called for His death. As you approach your own persecutors, it’s important to remember that Jesus’ mission is to save those people.