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 ...
주님 앞에서 아무것도 아닌데 자기를 칭찬하는 교인들 앞에서 뭔가가 된것처럼 착각하는 목사님과 장로님들 주님 앞에서 아무것도 아닌데 자기를 칭찬하는 교인들 앞에서 뭔가가 된것처럼 착각하여 주님이 시키신 대로 주님의 몸 된 교회를 섬기지 않고 사람들의 눈치를 보면서 교회를 섬기는 목사님과 장로님들로 인해 교회 건물은 사람들 보기에 웅장하게 지었는지는 모르겠지만 교회 자체인 성도들은 맹인인 목사님과 장로님들의 인도함을 받는 맹인이 되어 둘이 다 구덩이에 빠질 것입니다 ( 참고 : 마태복음 15:14; 고린도전서 3:5-7, 현대인의 성경 ).