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 ...
"그 은혜가 족하네" 내 삶의 가뭄 , 내 마음의 가뭄은 은혜의 저수지가 메말라 있었던 것이었습니다 . 하나님께서 하나님의 종을 통하여 하나님의 말씀으로 은혜의 단비를 내려주셨습니다 . 그러므로 나는 오늘 " 그 은혜가 족하네 그 은혜가 족하네 이 괴로운 세상 지날 때 그 은혜가 족하네 "( 새찬송가 300 장 , 후렴 ) 라고 하나님께 찬양을 드렸습니다 .