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 ...
나의 무능력함과 무기력함 우리 그리스도인들이 좀 뼈져리게 느끼곤 하는 우리 자신의 무능력함이나 무기력함은 지극히 당연하고 자연스러운 것이라 생각합니다 . 그 이유는 전능하신 하나님께서 이 세상에서 우리 같이 무능력함과 무기력함을 좀 뼈져리게 느끼는 자들을 통해서 하나님의 주권적인 뜻을 이루시기 때문입니다 . 이러한 하나님의 방법은 우리의 이성으로는 이해가 잘 안되고 또한 받아들이기가 어려울 수 밖에 없습니다 . ( 유진 피터슨의 " 물총새에 불이 붙듯 " 을 읽으면서 )