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 ...
하나님의 군대와 같은 사역팀
"그 때에 사람이 날마다 다윗에게로 돌아와서 돕고자
하매 큰 군대를 이루어 하나님의 군대와 같았더라"(역대상 12장 22절).
하나님의 군대와 같은 사역팀을 꿈꾸며 기도합니다.
그러한 사역팀의 팀 멤버들은 ...
첫째로, 소속감이 분명합니다 (18절 - "... 다윗이여
우리가 당신에 속하겠고 ...").
둘째로, 함께 합니다(18절 - "... 이새의 아들이여
우리가 당신과 함께 하리니 ...").
셋째로, 마음이 연합 합니다(17절 - "... 내
마음이 너희와 연합하려니와 ...").
마지막 넷째로, 하나님의 도우심을 받습니다 (18절 -
"... 이는 당신의 하나님이 당신을 도우심이니이다 ...").
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