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 ...
주님의 인자하심과 긍휼히 여기심으로 ... 먼저 주님은 성경을 통하여 우리에게 말씀하시고 그 말씀대로 주님의 인자하심을 체험적으로 깨닫게 하시사 우리를 위안해 주십니다 ( 시편 119:76). 첫째 아기 주영이를 떠나보낸 날 아침에 주님께서는 저에게 시편 63 편 3 절로 말씀하셨고 성령 하나님께서는 아기의 뼈가루를 물에 뿌린 후 주님의 놀랍고 굉장한 구원의 사랑 ( 인자하심 ) 을 찬양케 하시사 저를 위로해 주셨습니다 (119:76). 그리고 주님의 긍휼하심에 제게 임하므로 제가 살았습니다 (77 절 ).