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 ...
우리를 향하신 하나님 아버지의 마음 하나님 아버지의 마음은 독생자 예수님이 상함을 받으시길 원하실 정도로 우리의 죄악을 사하여 주시길 원하셨다는 것입니다 ( 이사야 53:10). 하나님 아버지의 마음은 독생자 예수님이 십자가에 죽으시는 것을 기뻐하실 정도로 우리의 죄악을 사하여 주시고 구원해 주시길 기뻐하셨다는 것입니다 (10, 12 절 ). 하나님 아버지의 마음은 독생자 예수님이 십자가의 못박혀 죽으시는 것을 만족히 여기실 정도로 우리를 구원해 주시길 원하셨고 기뻐하셨으며 만족히 여기셨다는 것입니다 (11 절 ).