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 ...
뻐저리게 느끼는 나의 무능력함 속에서 하나님의 능력을 경험하라! 우리가 당면한 큰 위기의 역경 속에서 우리 자신의 무능력함과 무기력함을 뼈쩌리게 느끼는 가운데 오직 주님만 바라보면서 이 큰 위기의 역경은 우리에게 속한 것이 아니라 주님에게 속한 것을 깨닫고 임마누엘 하나님을 전적으로 신뢰하며 의지할 때에 우리가 할 수 있는 것은 엎드려 하나님께 경배하며 하나님께 이렇게 찬송하게 됩니다 : " 여호와께 감사하세 그의 인자하심이 영원하도다 ." ( 역대하 20:12-21)