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 ...
왜 하나님께서는 그리하신 것일까요 ? 이스라엘 백성들이 왕이신 하나님을 버리고 이방인 나라처럼 왕을 요구한 그 죄가 하나님 보시기에 매우 큰 죄였음에도 불구하고 하나님께서는 그들의 요구를 들어주셨습니다 ( 사무엘상 12:13, 17, 현대인의 성경 ). 왜 하나님께서는 그리하신 것일까요 ? 우리의 죄악 된 선택의 결과를 통해 하나님을 왕으로 모시는 것과 사람을 왕으로 모시는 것이 어떻게 다른지 깨닫게 하시려고 그러시는 것일까요 ? ( 참고 : 역대상 12:8)