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 ...
진정한 찬양 사역자 하나님을 찬양함이 선하고 아름다우며 마땅합니다 ( 시 147:1). 그 이유는 하나님께서는 우리를 세우시고 우리를 흩으셨다가 모으시며 또한 상심하고 상처입은 우리를 고치시며 싸매시기 때문입니다 . 진정한 찬양 사역자는 이 하나님을 찬양할 뿐만 아니라 세우시고 모으시며 싸매시는 주님의 사역에 실제로 동참합니다 . 언행이 일치한 찬양 사역자가 참된 주님의 찬양 사역자입니다 .