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 ...
찬송 중에 계시는 주님을 의뢰하고 의뢰해야 합니다. 독생자 예수님을 십자가에 버리실지언정 우리를 버리지 않으시는 하나님이신데 우리는 " 하나님이여 어찌 나를 버리셨나이까 " 라고 부르짖을 정도로 하나님이 우리를 버리셨다는 생각과 느낌이 드는 환난 가운데 있을 때 , 환난은 가까운데 하나님은 너무나 멀리 계시다는 생각과 느낌이 들고 , 하나님은 우리를 돕지 아니하시는 것 같을지라도 , 우리는 찬송 중에 계시는 주님을 의뢰하고 의뢰하므로 주 님께 건짐과 구원을 받아야 합니다 ( 시편 22:1, 3, 4, 5, 11).