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 ...
더욱더 하나님의 말씀의 송이꿀보다 단 맛을 맛보면서 신앙생활을 하는데 헌신합니다 . 새해 2024 년을 맞이하여 저는 하나님이 주시는 은혜대로 더욱더 하나님의 말씀의 송이꿀보다 단 맛을 맛보면서 신앙생활을 하는데 헌신합니다 . 그러한 가운데 저의 기도 제목은 하나님께서 저에게 송이꿀과 같은 달콤한 하나님의 신적 지혜를 주시길 기원합니다 . 그리하면 저에게는 성경 말씀대로 밝은 미래가 있을 것이며 저의 희망은 끊어지지 않을 줄 믿습니다 ( 참고 : 잠언 24:14, 현대인의 성경 ).