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 ...
예수님의 교훈(가르침)을 나누는 삶 주님이 나를 부르실 때 주신 요한복음 6 장 1-15 절 말씀에서 한 아이가 예수님께 보리떡 다섯 개와 물고기 두 마리를 드렸다는 그 사실이 나에게는 어떻게 적용되야 하는 것일까 ? 어쩌면 그것은 내가 썩을 양식을 위한 것이 아니라 영생하도록 있는 양식을 위하여 일하는 것이 아닐까 ? 어쩌면 그것은 내가 하나님께서 보내신 하나님의 아들 예수 그리스도를 믿고 , 하나님의 떡이시요 생명의 떡이 되신 예수님의 교훈 ( 가르침 ) 을 나누는 것이 아닐까 ? ( 마태복음 16:6, 12; 요한복음 6:9, 11, 27, 29, 33, 35)