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 ...
이러한 가정에서도 믿음으로 살아가고 있습니다?
친 형제(자매)들이 나를 미워하고 시기합니다(창세기 37:8, 11). 그들은 나를 속일 음모까지 꾸미고 있습니다(18절, 현대인의 성경). 결국 나는 그들로 말미암아 인생의 구덩이에 빠지게 되었습니다(24절). 나는 그들로 말미암아 강제로 나를 특별히 사랑해 주시는 아버지/어머니에게로부터 멀리 떨어져 살게 되었습니다(3, 28, 36절, 현대인의 성경). 나는 아무 식구도 없는 먼 곳에 혼자 살게 되었습니다(39장). 그 와중에서도 하나님께서는 나와 함께 하셨고 지금도 함께 하고 계십니다(2, 3, 21, 23절). 나는 이 임마누엘 믿음으로 오늘도 살아가고 있습니다(고린도후서 5:7).
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