Devotional Reflection Based on the Incident of Peter Cutting Off Malchus's Ear: “Then one of those standing near drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.” ( Mark 14:47, Today's Korean Version ) 1. Identifying the People Involved: The person who stood beside Jesus and drew the sword was Simon Peter . The servant of the high priest was named Malchus . “Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.” ( John 18:10 ) 2. Jesus' Response to Peter's Action: (a) Jesus said: “Permit even this.” ( Luke 22:51, KJV: “Suffer ye thus far”; RSV: “No more of this” ) The Greek words clarify this: “ἕως τούτου” (“heōs toutou”) = “up to this point” or “even this” “ἐᾶτε” (“eate”) = “allow it,” “let it be,” “leave it alone” Therefore, Jesus is essentially saying: “Let them do what they are doing. Do not resist any further.” “If ...
하나님께서 우리를 위하여 행한 것 외에 무엇을 더하실 수 있었을까요?
우리는 하나님의 "극상 포도나무"입니다(사4:2).
하나님께서는 우리가
"좋은 포도" 맺기를 바라십니다(2절).
그런데 우리는
"들포도"를 맺고 있습니다(2, 4절).
우리는 악취나는 죄악된 열매를 맺고 있습니다.
하나님께서 이렇게 말씀하고 계십니다:
"내가 내 포도원을 위하여 행한 것 외에 무엇을 더할 것이 있었으랴?"(4절).
과연 하나님께서 우리를 위하여 이미 행한 것 외에 무엇을 더하실 수 있었을까요?
이미 우리의 구원을 위하여 독생자 예수님까지 십자가에 내어주신 하나님께서 우리를 위하여 무엇을 더 하실 수 있었을까요?
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