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Devotional Reflection Based on the Incident of Peter Cutting Off Malchus's Ear:

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 ...

누가 참 하나님이십니까?

누가 참 하나님이십니까?



하나님과 재물 사이에서 머뭇머뭇 거리는 그리스도인들두 주인을 사랑하며, 따르며 또한 섬겨서는 아니되기에 둘 중에 하나를 선택하라고 말씀하시는데 지금 우리는 말 한마디도 하지 아니하고 있습니다.  지금 우리는 비겁한 침묵을 하고 있습니다.  우리가 믿고 의지하는 재물을 아무리 불러도 아무 소리도 없고 아무 응답도 없습니다.  우리의 우상인 재물도 침묵하고 있습니다.  그러나 하나님을 의지하는 그리스도인들은 하나님께 기도하므로 하나님의 응답을 받습니다.  누가 참 하나님이십니까( 6:24, 왕상 18:21, 26, 29, 36-37).

 


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