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 ...
영적 밧데리는 항상 충전되 있어야 합니다. 어두운 밤을 비취기 위해선 플래시 라이트 ( 손전등 ) 를 들고 비춰야 합니다 . 그런데 말일 그 손전등에 밧데리가 없으면 빛을 비출수가 없습니다 . 이와같이 우리가 이 어두운 세상에서 주님을 믿고 빛의 자녀답게 살기 위해선 ( 엡 5:8) 우리의 영적 밧데리는 항상 충전되 있어야 합니다 . 저는 그 영적 밧데리가 하나님의 말씀과 기도라 생각합니다 ( 행 6:4; 딤전 4:5).