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 ...
사람들 보기에 특별한 존재가 되고자 애쓰지 말아야 합니다. 우리는 사람들 보기에 특별한 존재가 되고자 애쓰지 말아야 합니다 . 그 이유는 우리는 이미 하나님 보시기에 특별한 존재이기 때문입니다: " 네가 내 눈에 보배롭고 존귀하며 내가 너를 사랑하였은즉 ..." ( 이사야 43:4). 보배롭고 존귀하시며 하나님께서 사랑하시는 독생자 예수님의 십자가의 죽으심과 부활하심으로 말미암아 우리는 이미 하나님 보시기에 특별한 존재가 되었습니다 . 그러므로 우리는 예수님만 우리의 보배로 삼고 예수님만 자랑하며 살아가야 합니다 .