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 ...
예수님께서 십자가에 죽으심을 기억하고 기념하는 성금요일 예배, 예수님께서 죽음에서 다시 살아나심을 기억하고 기념하는 부활주일 예배, 그러면 성금요일과 부활 주일 사이에 낀 오늘 토요새벽기도회 예배는 예수님의 무엇을 기억하고 기념해야 하는 것인가요? 우리는 "사흘 동안 땅 속에 있"으셨던 예수님을 기억하고 기념해야 합니다. "요나가 밤낮 사흘 동안 큰 물고기 뱃속에 있었던 것 같이 인자도 밤낮 사흘 동안 땅 속에 있으리라" (마태복음 12장 40절). https://youtu.be/7b8bNDPgEso?si=h4SCyXgoZOENpPna