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 ...
우리 교회 지도자들이 큰 죄를 교인들에게도 범하고 있습니다. 지금 우리 교회 지도자 하나님과 교인들에게 하나님의 복음과 진리의 말씀을 제대로 전하지 않는 큰 죄를 범하고 있으므로 지금 교인들은 영적으로 굶주린 영적 영양실조에 걸려 이러 저리 방황하고 있습니다 . 그리고 그 귀한 영혼들은 양의 옷을 입었지만 속은 굶주린 이리떼와 같은 거짓 목사들이나 이단들의 표적 (target) 이 되어 이리의 밥이 되고 있는 것은 아닌지 심히 염려가 됩니다 ( 참고 : 민수기 25:4, 현대인의 성경 ).