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 ...
홀로 주님과 교제하는 시간을 주기적으로 가져야 합니다. 군중을 다 보내신 후에 기도하시려고 혼자 산에 올라가셔서 날이 저문데도 그곳에 홀로 계셨던 예수님을 생각할 때 ( 마태복음 14:23, 현대인의 성경 ) 저는 사람들과 분리하여 홀로 주님과 교제하는 시간을 주기적으로 가져야 한다는 교훈을 다시금 받습니다 . 저의 사역의 중추 (backbone) 는 주님과 홀로 교제하는 시간을 갖는 것이여야 합니다 .