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 ...
듣고 싶어요. 도시 한복판에 살면서 세상의 소리를 듣기 보다 하나님의 음성을 듣고 싶어요 . 힘들고 어려운 일을 만났을 때 상황의 소리를 듣기 보다 하나님의 음성을 듣고 싶어요 . 괴로운 일로 고민하고 있을 때 친구의 소리를 듣기 보다 하나님의 음성을 듣고 싶어요 . 너무나 아파 슬피 울 때에 내 감정의 소리를 듣기 보다 하나님의 음성을 듣고 싶어요 . 하나님의 음성 외에는 더 기쁨이 없기에 당신의 음성을 듣고 싶어요 .