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 ...
특별한 사랑, 특별한 존재 어머니 리브가로부터 특별한 사랑을 받은 야곱 ( 창세기 25:28, 현대인의 성경 ) 은 레아보다 라헬을 특별히 사랑하였고 (29:18, 현대인의 성경 ) 또한 라헬의 소생이요 노년에 얻은 요셉을 다른 아들들보다 특별히 사랑하였습니다 (37:3, 현대인의 성경 ). 하나님 아버지께서는 우리를 특별히 사랑하셔서 이 세상의 많은 사람들 중에서 우리를 택하시되 ( 신명기 10:15, 현대인의 성경 ) 이 세상을 창조하시기 전에 그리스도 안에서 우리를 선택하셨습니다 ( 에베소서 1:4, 현대인의 성경 ). 이렇게 우리를 하나님의 특별한 사랑을 받은 하나님의 특별한 존재입니다 .