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 ...
우리가 신앙생활을 잘못하고 있다는 증거? 우리가 신앙생활을 잘못하고 있다는 증거는 한 3 가지를 점검해 보면 좀 알 수가 있습니다 : (1) 나는 점점 더 죄에 대하여 무감각해지고 있다 ( 혹은 있는 것 같다 )( 엡 4:19). 나는 죄를 죄로 여기지 않고 있다 ( 롬 5:13). (2) 나는 점점 더 공로의식에 매여 있다 ( 눅 18:11-12). 나는 주님께서 나를 위하여 행하시는 일보다 내가 주님과 교회를 위하여 행하는 일을 생각하고 있다 ( 마 25:44). (3) 나는 점점 더 교만해 지고 있다 ( 잠 21:4, 겔 28:5). 나는 하나님의 영광보다 자기의 영광을 드러내길 좋아한다 ( 요 12:43).