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 ...
위기 상황에서도 감사 기도? 사람의 눈으로 보기엔 아무리 심히 애써도 소망이 없어보이는 위태로운 위기의 상황에 쳐해있다 할지라도 안심하며 하나님께 감사 기도를 드릴 수 있는 것은 하나님께서 성경 말씀을 통하여 들려주신 약속의 말씀을 하나님께서 이루실 줄 믿기 때문입니다 ( 사도행전 27:9-37).