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Tomorrow is the 490th anniversary of the Battle of Kappel.  In this battle, 7,000 Catholic soldiers descended upon the protestant city of Zurich in Switzerland. It was a surprise attack, and the citizens of Zurich were only able to muster about 2,000 defenders.  The battle lasted less than an hour, and ended in defeat for the protestants.  25 pastors fell in battle defending their city, and among them, leading the protestant army, was the pastor Ulrich Zwingli--probably the third most influential reformer of the 16th century, behind only Martin Luther and John Calvin.  Zwingli died with his sword in his hand.

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Ephesians 6:10-17

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For our[b] struggle is not against enemies of blood and flesh, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand on that evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, and fasten the belt of truth around your waist, and put on the breastplate of righteousness. 15 As shoes for your feet put on whatever will make you ready to proclaim the gospel of peace. 16 With all of these,[c] take the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

Hebrews 4:12-13

12 Indeed, the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13 And before him no creature is hidden, but all are naked and laid bare to the eyes of the one to whom we must render an account.

Ulrich Zwingli: With Sword in Hand

Tomorrow is the 490th anniversary of the Battle of Kappel. In this battle, 7,000 Catholic soldiers descended upon the protestant city of Zurich in Switzerland. It was a surprise attack, and the citizens of Zurich were only able to muster about 2,000 defenders. The battle lasted less than an hour, and ended in defeat for the protestants. 25 pastors fell in battle defending their city, and among them, leading the protestant army, was the pastor Ulrich Zwingli--probably the third most influential reformer of the 16th century, behind only Martin Luther and John Calvin. Zwingli died with his sword in his hand.