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 ...
하나님 아버지는 예수님을 싫어하실 정도로 우리를 이처럼 사랑하고 계시는 것일까요? “반역의 죄를” 진 이스라엘 백성들은 하나님께서 약속하신 가나안 땅을 “싫어하던 땅”으로 여겼습니다 ( 민수기 14:31, 33). 그 결과 하나님께서는 이스라엘 백성들로 하여금 광야에서 40 년 동안 그들의 죄의 댓가를 받으므로 결국에 가서는 하나님께서 자기들을 “싫어하면” 어떻게 되는지를 알게 되었습니다 ( 민수기 14:34). 우리의 모든 죄를 다 짊어지시고 우리의 죄를 대속하시고자 십자가에 화목 제물로 죽으시는 예수님을 하나님 아버지는 싫어하실 정도로 우리를 이처럼 사랑하고 계시는 것일까요 ? ( 요 3:16; 갈 1:4; 요일 4:10)