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 ...
우리는 반드시 천국에 들어갈 것입니다. 우리보다 앞서 가신 예수님은 우리를 위해 먼저 천국에 들어가셔서 영원한 대제사장이 되셨습니다 . 우리도 지금 예수님을 따라서 영원한 피난처를 향해 가고 있습니다 . 하나님은 거짓말을 하실 수 없기 때문에 그분이 하신 약속과 맹세는 절대로 변할 수 없습니다 . 우리는 이 하나님으로 말미암아 큰 용기를 얻습니다 . 우리가 가진 이 소망은 영혼의 닻과 같아서 튼튼하고 견고하여 우리는 반드시 천국에 들어갈 것입니다 ( 참고 : 히브리서 6:18-20, 현대인의 성경 ).