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 ...
우리 안에 잔존하는 죄 "아무리 성화 되어도, 이 땅을 살아가는 그리스도인 안에는 잔존하는 죄가 있습니다. 그 죄는 예수 그리스도를 추구하는 경건한 삶의 몸부림 속에서 수많은 죄 죽임의 칼날을 피하고 살아남은 교묘한 죄입니다. 그 죄는 우리가 잠시만 믿음의 경주를 게을리하면, 그 무너진 경계의 틈 사이로 교묘하게 비집고 들어와 세력을 확장합니다. 그래서 우리를 조금씩 죄의 지배의 상태로 데려가, 첫 회심과 함께 열렸던 놀라운 은혜의 샘들을 모두 막아버립니다." (김남준, "은혜에서 미끄러질 때")