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 ...
하나님께서 나에게 주신 4개의 말씀들
나의 인생의 뒤돌아 볼 때 하나님께서 나에게 주신 4개의 말씀들:
1. 나를 부르셨을 때 주신 말씀: 요한복음 6장 1-15절 (1987년 대학부 수련회 때)
2. 나의 결혼 예배 때 주신 말씀: 시편 34편 8절 (1997년)
3. 나의 첫째 아기를 이 세상에서 떠나 보낼 때 주신 말씀: 시편 63편 3절 (1998년)
4. 나를 다시금 승리장로교회로 부르실 때 주신 말씀: 마태복음 16장 18절 (2003년 한국 교갱협 수련회 때)
"내가 너에게 약속한 것을 다 이행할 떄까지는 내가 너를 떠나지 아니할 것이다" (창세기 28장 15절) (현대인의 성경).
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