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 ...
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1. A God-Fearing Life (The Book of Proverbs)
2. Dating, Marriage, Family
3. I want to be a true pastor
4. I want to live with the death perspective
5. James’ Short Word Meditation
6. Jesus Christ is the true God and eternal life (The Book of 1 John)
7. Jonah’s God, My God (The Book of Jonah)
8. Lord, I want to be a Christian
9. Lord, May Your Build Your Church
10. Praise the Lord, O My Soul
11. Satan’s Strategy
12. The Blessed Person Praises the Lord’s Greatness (The Book of Psalms)
13. The Church That Lives Worthy of the Gospel of Christ (The Book of Philippians)
14. The Community of Faith, Love, Hope that was Built by God’s Grace (The Book of 1 Thessalonians)
15. The Kingdom of God is the Kingdom of Opportunity
16. Those Who Are Wise in Heart (The Book of Ecclesiastes)
17. Those Whose Hearts Are Broken
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