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 ...
불순종으로 인한 인생의 큰 폭풍을 만났을 때 ...? 하나님의 명령에 불순종하므로 임한 큰 폭풍으로 말미암아 " 배가 거의 깨지게 " 되었는데 어떻게 요나 선지자는 " 배 밑층에 내려가서 " 누워 깊이 잠들 수가 있나요 ? 배가 거의 깨지게 됬으면 배 밑층으로 내려가는게 아니라 배 위층으로 올라가야 하는게 아닌가요 ? 요나 선지자는 불신자 이방인 사공들처럼 두려워하여 하나님께 부르짖었어야 하지 않았나요 ? ( 요나 1:1-5)