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 ...
시험과 시련을 통한 깨달음? 여러 가지 시험과 믿음의 시련을 통해서 내 자신이 얼마나 부족한지를 깨닫되 내 믿음이 부족하여 하나님께 두 마음을 품고 ( 한 마음으로는 하나님께서 내 기도를 들어주신다고 생각하지만 , 다른 마음으로는 의심이 듬 ) 기도하고 있다는 것을 깨닫는 것입니다 ( 야고보서 1:2-8).