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 ...
마음의 변질이 참으로 무서운 하나님의 징벌입니다! 하나님께서 교만한 느부갓네살 왕을 징벌하셨을 때 “ 그의 마음이 들짐승의 마음과 같이 되 ” 게하셨다는 말씀을 묵상할 때 저는 우리 마음의 변질이 참으로 무서운 하나님의 징벌이란 생각이 듭니다 ( 참고 : 다니엘 5:21, 현대인의 성경 ). 그래서 저는 더욱더 잠언 4 장 23 절 말씀을 붙잡고 싶게 됩니다 : “ 모든 지킬 만한 것 중에 더욱 네 마음을 지키라 생명의 근원이 이에서 남이니라 .” 하나님께서 우리 모두의 마음을 지켜 주시길 간절히 기원합니다 .