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 그리스도의 편지? 목사가 될 자격도 없는 나같은 죄인을 주님의 종으로 세우시사 지금까지 하나님의 은혜로 사역을 감당케 하고 계시는 주님께서는 과연 나의 사역의 결과로 나타난 그리스도의 편지가 누구일까 생각해 봅니다 . 과연 나는 누구에게 ' 당신은 그리스도의 편지요 나의 편지입니다 ' 라고 말할 수 있을까 ? 살아 계신 하나님의 성령으로 사람의 마음 속에 새겨진 그리스도의 편지는 누구인지 그리스도로 말미암아 하나님을 향하여 언젠가는 확신을 갖게 되길 기원합니다 ( 고린도후서 3:2-4, 현대인의 성경 ).