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 ...
"복음 전도와 설교의 과제는 두 가지 ..." " 오늘날 , 복음 전도와 설교의 과제는 두 가지 , 곧 성경이 말씀하는 것을 말하고 , 하나님이 직접 말씀하시는 것처럼 진리를 말하는 것이다 . 복음 전도의 사역은 성경 무오성의 교리에 근거하고 , 무오성은 성경에 대한 그리스도의 확신에 근거한다 ." ( 케빈 드영 , " 무너뜨릴 수 없는 성경의 최고 권위 " in " 복음을 부끄러워하지 않는 그리스도인 ")