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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 ...

내면의 어두움?

내면의 어두움? 




마음 속에 꼭꼭 숨겨놓고 있었던 나의 어두운 것들이 하나님의 거룩한 말씀의 빛으로 밝히 들춰진다는 것은 심히 부끄럽고 충격적이며 괴로운 일이겠지만 하나님의 은혜요 사랑이라 생각합니다.  하나님께서 우리 마음 속의 어두움을 들춰내실 때 우리는 겸손히 예수 십자가의 공로를 의지하여 하나님 아버지께 모습 그대로 나아가야 합니다.  하나님께서 우리의 모든 어두움을 제거해주시고 우리를 자유케 하실 것입니다.


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