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 ...
내 신앙이 성장하고 있다는 증거 ? 1. 거룩하신 하나님께 가까이 나아가면 갈수록 나 자신이 얼마나 큰 죄인인지를 더욱더 깨닫게 됩니다 ( 딤전 1:15). 2. 오직 예수 십자가의 공로를 의지할 수 밖에 없는 존재임을 인정할 수 밖에 없습니다 ( 갈 1:4, 6:14). 3. 나의 나된 것이 오직 하나님의 은혜인 줄 더 깊이 , 더 많이 깨닫게 됩니다 ( 롬 5:20; 고전 15:10). 4. 그 은혜의 힘으로 주님의 일에 더 수고를 합니다 ( 고전 15:10).