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 ...
우리의 지성으로는 이해가 안되는 하나님의 인도하심 하나님의 인도하심에 있어서 우리는 풍족함을 기도하고 기대하지만 하나님은 우리를 궁핍함으로 인도하시곤 하십니다 . 우리의 지성으로는 이해가 안되는 하나님의 인도하심입니다 . 어쩌면 하나님이 우리를 그리 인도하시는 목적은 궁핍함 속에서 하나님의 풍성한 은혜를 경험케 하시므로 하나님의 하나님되심과 하나님의 말씀의 진실함을 우리에게 가르쳐 주시기 위해서인 것 같습니다 ( 열왕기상 17 장 8-24 절를 묵상하면서 ).