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 ...
https://youtu.be/3V_atOrN_4E 대장암 말기로 4년 동안 투병중에 있는 사랑하는 사촌 여동생 수정이가 아마 '하나님의 때를 기다립니다'라고 말했나 봅니다. 그 의미가 무엇인지 저는 잘 모르지만 주님은 아시는 줄 믿습니다(욥기 23:10상). 요즘 욥기서를 계속 묵상하고 설교하고 있습니다. 고통 중에 있는 하나님이 사랑하시는 형제, 자매들에게 조금이나마 말씀으로 힘주시길 기원합니다.