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 ...
영적 전쟁에서 승리의 비결은 ... 영적 전쟁에서 승리의 비결은 하나님께서 우리와 함께 계심과 하나님께서 반드시 우리를 돕고 우리를 대신하여 싸우실 것이라는 믿음 ( 확신 ) 을 가지고 있는 것입니다 . 이 믿음 ( 확신 ) 을 가지고 우리는 마음을 굳게 먹고 용기를 가지고 사탄과 그의 세력을 조금도 두려워하지 말아야 합니다 . 그들보다 훨씬 더 강한 힘을 가지신 하나님이 우리와 함께 하십니다 ! ( 참고 : 역대하 32:7-8, 현대인의 성경 )