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 ...
저는 ‘목사’라고 칭함을 받기도 부끄러운 보잘 것 없는 사람인데 ... 저는 ‘ 목사 ’ 라고 칭함을 받기도 부끄러운 보잘 것 없는 사람인데 주님께서는 저를 부르시사 “… 내가 … 내 교회를 세우리니 …”( 마태복음 16:18) 라는 약속의 말씀을 주시고 승리장로교회로 다시 보내셨습니다 . 그러므로 저의 의무는 하나님께서 저에게 주시는 말씀을 하나님의 양떼들에게 성실하게 전하는 것입니다 ( 참고 : 아모스 7:12-15; 고린도전서 1:28, 15:9; 고린도후서 12:11; 에베소서 3:8, 현대인의 성경 ).