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 ...
사고의 전환점? 우리에게는 사고의 전환점이 필요합니다 . 그 사고의 전환점이란 더 이상 내가 하나님을 위해서 무엇인가를 해야 한다고 생각하기 보다 ( 공로의식 ) 하나님께서 나를 위해 무엇을 하셨고 , 지금 하고 계시며 , 앞으로 하실 것인지를 생각하는 것입니다 ( 은혜의식 ). ( 유진 피터슨의 " 물통새에 불이 붙듯 " 을 읽으면서 )