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 ...
왜 갇힌바 된 상황으로 ...? 왜 하나님께서는 우리를 사람이 보기에 갇힌바 된 상황으로 인도하시는 것일까요 ? 출애굽 당시 이스라엘 백성들도 홍해 바다 앞에서 애굽 왕 바로가 보기에 갇힌바 되었고 ( 출 14:2), 다윗도 그일라에서 이스라엘 왕 사울이 보기에 갇힌바 되었습니다 ( 삼상 23:7). 하나님께 부르짖게 만드시므로 하나님의 말씀을 받아 우리에게 하나님의 구원 ( 건지심 ) 의 능력을 나타내시므로 더욱더 구원의 하나님을 믿게 만드시고자 그러시는게 아닐까요 ?