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 ...
인생을 뒤돌아볼 때 큰 위기와 역경 속에서 ... 인생을 뒤돌아볼 때 큰 위기와 역경 속에서 직접 경험한 하나님의 임재와 그분이 행하신 일들을 통해 얻은 교훈을 기억하고 하나님을 사랑하고 그분이 명령하시는 모든 계명을 언제나 잘 지키길 기원합니다 . 그리할 때 하나님께서는 우리에게 힘을 주시사 우리에게 약속하신 말씀을 반드시 이루시사 우리로 하여금 길이길이 복을 누리며 살게 하실 것입니다 ( 신명기 11:1-3, 7-9, 현대인의 성경 ).