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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Contents
Introduction
Jesus calling us (1) (Mt. 4:12-22)
Jesus calling us (2) (Mt. 4:18-22)
Eight blessings (1): The blessing of the poor in spirit (Mt. 5:3)
Eight blessings (2): The blessing of those who mourn (Mt. 5:4)
Eight blessings (3): The blessing of the meek (Mt. 5:5)
Eight blessings (4): The blessing of those who hunger and thirst for righteousness (Mt. 5:6)
Eight blessings (5): The blessing of the merciful (Mt. 5:7)
Eight blessings (6): The blessing of the pure in heart (Mt. 5:8)
Eight blessings (7): The blessing of the peacemakers (5:9)
Eight blessings (8): The blessing of those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness (5:10-12)
Let’s not be the Christians who lost the taste. (5:13)
‘They may see your good deeds’ (5:14-16)
‘When you pray’ (6:5-8)
‘Pray in this way’ (6:9-13)
Let us store up for ourselves treasures in heaven. (6:19-24)
Let us not worry about tomorrow. (6:24-34)
Let us not criticize. (7:1-6)
Let’s pray. (7:7-11)
Let’s treat others. (7:12)
“Enter through the narrow gate” (7:13-14)
“Beware of the false prophets” (7:15)
“You will know them by their fruits” (7:16-23)
The wise man who built his house on the rock (7:24-29)
A man of faith whom Jesus even marvels (8:5-13)
‘Your sins are forgiven’ (9:1-8)
The sick in need of a doctor (9:9-13)
‘Your faith has healed you’ (9:18-26)
Conclusion
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