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 ...
생각하게 되는 점들 오늘 선배 목사님 ( 선교사님 ) 과 대화하면서 생각하게 되는 점들 : 1. 가슴 뛰는 일을 하자 . 2. 겸손하자 . 3. 이름없이 빛도 없이 섬기자 . 4. ( 현지인 ) 일꾼들을 세우는데 주력하자 . 5. 그들을 마음과 삶으로 존중하자 . 6. 뜨겁게 눈물로 사랑하자 . 7. 하나님의 때에 뒤로 물러나서 힘들고 어려운 목회자와 교회를 섬기자 .