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 ...
연약함 속에 경험하는 강함 죄악된 선택의 결과로 인해 큰 고통과 위기를 겪으면서라도 우리는 우리의 연약함을 뼈저리게 느끼고 인식하고 인정해야 합니다 . 그리할 때 우리는 성령님도 우리의 연약함을 도우시사 우리가 마땅히 간구할 바를 알지 못할지라도 오직 성령님이 우리를 위하여 말할 수없는 탄식으로 친히 간구하고 계시다는 로마서 8 장 26 절 말씀을 믿고 의지하므로 힘을 얻어 약할 때 강함 주시는 ( 고후 12:10) 하나님의 임재를 경험하게 될 것입니다 . ( 로마서 8 장 26 절 말씀을 암송하면서 )