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 ...
사탄의 유혹
구속자(Redeemer)로서 사역을 시작하시기 전에 사탄에게 시험 당히신 예수님께서는(눅4:1-13) 신명기의 말씀을 인용하시므로(신8:3; 6:13; 6:16) 그 3가지 유혹들을 뿌리치셨습니다(눅4:3, 7, 9-11). 그러자 사탄은 "얼마 동안"("until an opportune time") 떠나 있다가(13절) 사역을 끝내(완성하)시려고 십자가에 못 박히신 예수님을 또 다시 3번 '스스로 구원하라'(그 목적은 구속자로서 우리의 죄를 대신 걸머지시고 십자가에 죽지 않게 하기 위해)고 유혹하였습니다(23:35, 37, 39). 이렇게 예수님의 사역의 시작과 끝에는 사탄의 유혹이 있었습니다.
(C. D. "Jimmy" AGAN III의 "The IMITATION of CHRIST in the GOSPEL of LUKE"을 읽으면서)
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