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 ...
억지로 풀지 말아야 합니다. 성경을 열심히 연구한답시고 그 성경 말씀을 억지로 풀어서 ( 벧후 3:16) 자기 마음대로 해석하여 자기 마음대로 믿는 것을 볼 때 성경을 보는 틀 (frame) 이 있어야 한다고 생각됩니다 . 그 틀은 바른 교훈 (sound doctrine) 으로서 제 개인적으로는 개혁신학의 틀이라고 생각합니다 . 물론 그 틀안에 박혀 있는 것도 위험할 수 있지만 ( 하나님의 계시에 열려있지 않는 상태 ) 그 틀밖에서 자기 마음대로 성경을 해석하는 것은 더 위험하다고 생각합니다 .