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 ...
"찬송의 골짜기" [The Valley of Beracah (The Valley of Blessings)] 우리가 하나님을 전적으로 신뢰하므로 믿음으로 찬양을 드릴 때 하나님께서는 우리를 기적적으로 엄청난 어려운 일에서 구출해 주시므로 우리에게 기쁜 마음을 주실 것입니다 . 하나님께서 우리 모두의 “ 아골 골짜기 ”[ 괴로움의 골짜기 (The Valley of Trouble)] 를 “ 찬송의 골짜기 ”[The Valley of Beracah(The Valley of Blessings)] 로 변화시켜 주시길 기원합니다 ( 참고 : 역대하 20:22-27; 여호수아 15:7, 현대인의 성경 ).