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 ...
다 함께 하나님께 기도해야 합니다. 엄청난 어려운 일이 교회에 몰아 닥쳤을 때 담임 목사님이 먼저 하나님께 물어보기로 결심하고 모든 성도님들에게 함께 하나님께 기도하자고 권면하므로 모든 교회 식구들이 하나님께 도움을 구하려고 각처에서 하나님의 성전으로 올라와 다 함께 하나님께 기도해야 합니다 ( 참고 : 역대하 20:1-4, 현대인의 성경 ).