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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 ...

"우리의 구원을 기뻐해야 합니다."

"우리의 구원을 기뻐해야 합니다."




“그리스도인은 환난 중에도 즐거워할 있으며 가장 나쁜 상황 속에서도 승리할 있습니다. …  이런 면에서 우리 그리스도인들은 세상과는 달라야 합니다.  지옥과 같은 환경이 펼쳐지고 가장 나쁘다고 생각한 상황이 그보다도 나빠져 우리는 그저 침착하게 참고 견디는 이상으로 대처해야 합니다.  우리는 거룩한 기쁨을 깨닫고, 기뻐하는 마음을 분명히 보여 주어야 합니다. …  우리는 주님 안에서 즐거워하며, 우리의 구원의 하나님을 기뻐해야 합니다.”

 

(마틴 로이드 존스 목사님, "두려움에서 믿음으로")


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