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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 ...

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주인이 자기 아들의 아내를 삼기 위해 여종을 샀으면 주인은 그 여종에게 딸과 동등한 대우를 해야 했습니다(출애굽기 21:9, 현대인의 성경).  하나님 아버지는 독생자 예수님의 신부로 하나님과 원수 된 죄의 종인 우리를 예수님의 십자가에 죽으심으로 사시사 우리를 하나님의 자녀로 삼으셨습니다.  그리고 하나님 아버지께서는 우리를 하나님의 아들이신 예수님과 동등한 대우를 해주시고 계십니다.  그 이유는 예수님은 우리의 맏형님이시요 우리는 예수님의 아우들이 되었기 때문입니다(로마서 8:29; 히브리서 1:6; 2:11).


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