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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 ...

나는 그리스도인으로서 이 기도를 하나님께 드려야 한다:

나는 그리스도인으로서 이 기도를 하나님께 드려야 한다:





나는 그리스도인으로서 이 기도를 하나님께 드려야 한다: ‘하나님, 저를 가난하게도, 부하게도 하지 마시고 다만 저에게 매일 필요한 양식을 주소서.  그렇지 않으면 제가 배불러서 교만하게 되어 주님을 저버릴 것이며, 아니면 제가 가난해서 다른 사람의 것을 도둑질하여 제 하나님의 이름을 욕되게 할까 두렵습니다(참고: 잠언 30:7-9, 현대인의 성경).


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