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 ...
우리는 하나님의 도움으로만 영적 전쟁에서 승리할 수가 있습니다 . 하나님의 도움으로 시리아 ( 아람 ) 군에게 승리를 안겨다 준 시리아군이 총사령관 나아만은 훌륭한 장군이었지만 문둥병자였습니다 ( 열왕기하 5:1, 현대인의 성경 ). 우리는 하나님의 도움으로만 영적 전쟁에서 승리할 수가 있습니다 . 우리를 예수 그리스도의 십자가의 훌륭한 군사가 돼야 합니다 . 그럼에도 불구하고 우리도 나아만처럼 이런 저런 질병이나 자신만의 고충이 있을 수 있습니다 .