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 ...
주님을 애타게 그리워하면서 사모하는 마음을 주님을 간절히 찾아야 합니다 . 우리는 광야와 같은 이 세상을 하나님의 성전으로 삼고 주님을 바라보고 주님을 애타게 그리워하면서 사모하는 마음을 주님을 간절히 찾아야 합니다 . 그리할 때 우리는 주님의 한결 같은 사랑이 우리의 생명보다 나으므로 주님을 큰 기쁨으로 찬양하며 우리의 일평생 주님께 감사할 수밖에 없을 것입니다 ( 참고 : 시편 63:1-4, 현대인의 성경 ).