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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 ...

왜 우리가 의지하는 것을 끊으시는 것일까요?

왜 우리가 의지하는 것을 끊으시는 것일까요? 




창조주 하나님께서는 젖과 꿀이 흐르는 가나안 땅에도(6:3; 11:9; 26:9, 15; etc.) 기근이 들게 하시사 야곱과 그의 자녀들이 의지하고 있는 양식을 끊으셨습니다(105:16).   하나님께서는 그리하신 것일까요?  오직 하나님만 의지케 하시고자?  아브라함에게 약속하신 말씀 이루시고자?( 12:7)  애굽으로 이주케 하시사 그곳에서 이스라엘 자손을 번성케 하시고자? (1:7, 12, 20) 그러므로 결국에 가서는 모세를 통하여 이스라엘 백성을 애굽에서 건져내시고 광야에서 인도해 주시고자?  모세가 죽은 여호수아를 통하여 이스라엘 백성을 가나안 땅으로 인도하셔서  땅을 이스라엘 백성에게 주시고자?

하나님께서 우리의 삶에 이런 저런 "기근" 들게 하시사 우리가 의지하는 "양식" 끊으시는 이유는 ...?


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