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 ...
나의 충고자, 나의 즐거움
하나님의 말씀은 "나의 충고자"입니다(시편 119:24).
하나님께서는 하나님의 말씀으로 내가 교만할 때, 내가 주님의 계명을 떠날 때 꾸짖으십니다(21절).
하나님께서는 하나님의 말씀을 내 마음에 두시므로 주님께 범죄하지 않게 하십니다(11절).
하나님의 말씀은 "나의 즐거움"입니다(24절).
하나님께서는 내 눈을 열어서 주님의 말씀에서 놀라운 것을 보게 하십니다(18절). 그 놀라운 것이란 하나님께서 나에게 주신 하나님의 약속의 말씀을 신실하게 성취해 나아가시므로 나로 하여금 하나님의 선하심을 맛보게 하십니다(17절).
그러므로 사람들이 나를 비방할 때에도 나는 주님의 말씀을 묵상합니다(23절).
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