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 ...
배우자의 말을 듣지 말아야 할 때와 들어야 할 때?
아브라함은 그의 아내 사래가 자녀를 얻고자 자기의 여종인 하갈에게 들어가라로 말했을 때 그녀의 말을 듣지 말았어야 했습니다(창16:2). 오히려 그는 하나님께서 하신 약속인 "네 몸에서 날 자가 네 상속자가 되리라"는 말씀(15:4)을 믿음으로 이삭을 낳을 때까지 더 기다려야 했습니다(21:2-3).
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