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 ...
우리 구원의 하나님은 어제나 오늘이나 영원히 변하지 않으시는 분입니다 . 과거에 우리를 위기 가운데서 도와주시사 건져주신 하나님께서는 지금 우리가 당면한 엄청난 어려운 일 가운데서도 우리를 도와주시사 건져주시는 하나님이십니다 . 우리 구원의 하나님은 어제나 오늘이나 영원히 변하지 않으시는 분입니다 . 그러므로 우리도 시편 기자처럼 눈을 들어 산을 바라봅니다 . 우리의 도움이 어디서 옵니까 ? 우리의 도움은 천지를 만드신 하나님에게서 옵니다 ( 참고 : 역대하 20:7-11; 시편 121:1-2, 현대인의 성경 ; 히브리서 13:8, 공동번역 ).