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 ...
하나님의 성전에서 숭배 받는 목사들? 어떻게 므낫세 왕은 하나님께서 “ 경배 받을 곳으로 택한 장소 ” 인 “ 하나님의 성전 ”( 예루살렘 성전 ) 에 자기가 직접 새겨서 만든 우상을 세워놓을 수 있었을까요 ? ( 역대하 33:7, 현대인의 성경 ) 저는 이 말씀을 묵상할 때 지금도 므낫세 왕과 같은 목사들은 하나님께서 경배 받을 곳으로 택하신 하나님의 성전에서 자기 자신을 우상화하여 성도들에게 숭배를 받고 있다는 생각이 들었습니다 .