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 이런 괴로운 일들이 내 인생에 일어나고 있는지 아무리 생각해도 하나님의 뜻이 무엇인지는 알 수 없지만 ...
왜 이런 괴로운 일들이 내 인생에 일어나고 있는지 아무리 생각해도 하나님의 뜻이 무엇인지는 알 수 없지만 분명한 것은 이 모든 일들은 하나님께서 나를 위하여 주신 일들이든지 아니면 허락하신 일들로서 하나님께서는 이 모든 일들을 통하여 나에게 뜻하신 바를 반드시 이루신다는 것입니다. 그러므로 나는 오늘도, 내일도 보이는데로 살지 않고 믿음으로 살 것입니다(고후 5:7, 현대인의 성경).
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