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 ...
특히 저 처럼 마음은 주님을 더욱더 사랑하고 싶고 주님의 계명을 순종하고 싶은데 육신이 연약하여 주님의 계명을 어기고 죄를 범하므로 주님께 죄송한 마음과 감사하는 마음이 있는 형제, 자매님들과 이 설교 동영상을 나누고 싶습니다. 그리고 혹시 예수님을 믿음으로 구원을 받았다고 하면서 구원 받은자 답게 살지 않는 교인들의 모습을 보면서 성경에서 말씀하고 있는 "구원"에 대해서 좀 더 알고 싶은 형제, 자매님들과 이 설교 동영상을 나누고 싶습니다. https://youtu.be/V8vIrfTEOoo 주님 안에서, 제임스 나눔