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 ...
평소의 습관대로 저는 평소의 습관대로 조용한 시간에 조용한 장소에서 조용한 마음으로 하나님의 말씀을 묵상하고 주님의 오병이어의 기적을 사모하는 마음으로 말씀 묵상을 계속해서 주님 안에서 형제 , 자매들과 나눌 것입니다 . 주님께서 간절한 마음으로 말씀을 받아들이며 그것을 확인하려고 날마다 성경을 연구하는 베뢰아 사람들과 같은 형제 , 자매들을 일으켜 세우시길 기원합니다 ( 참고 : 사도행전 17:1-2, 10-11, 현대인의 성경 ).