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 ...
내 불신의 선택의 결과? 하나님을 마음을 다하여 신뢰하지 않고 오히려 내 명철을 의지하여 ( 잠 3:5-6) 선택한 길이 내가 보기엔 좋은 것 같고 잘한 것 같을지라도 결국에 가서는 내 불신의 선택의 결과가 얼마나 잘못된 것인지를 깨닫게 될 때가 옵니다 . 그런데 놀라운 것은 그 와중에서도 하나님께서는 나를 긍휼히 여기시사 큰 은혜를 베풀어주신다는 것입니다 ( 참고 : 룻기 ).