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 ...
고통 중에서 하나님께 던지는 두 질문
우리가 개인의 고통과 하나님의 약속사이에 긴장 상태 가운데 있을 때 두 가지 질문을 하나님께 던질 수 있습니다:
1. 하나님, 언제까지 저로 하여금 이 고통을 겪게 하실 것입니까?
2. 하나님, 언제 저에게 주신 약속의 말씀을 성취하실 것입니까?
(시편 13편)
When there is tension between Pain and Promise of God, We may ask these two questions to God:
1. How long God will allow me to go through this pain?
2. When will God fulfill his promise to me?
(Psalms 13)
(Mark D. Futato 교수님의 "The Book of Psalms" 주석을 읽으면서)
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