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 ...
머리로는 이해안되는 하나님의 명령? 마음의 상함과 가혹한 노역으로 말미암아 이스라엘 백성들도 모세의 말을 듣지 않는데 하나님께서는 모세에게 애굽 왕 바로에게 말하여 이스라엘 자손을 애굽 땅에서 내보내게하라고 말씀하셨습니다 ( 출애굽기 6:9-11). 모세의 반응 : " 이스라엘 자손도 내 말을 듣지 아니하였거든 바로가 어찌 들으리이까 "(12 절 ). 내 명철을 의지하면 하나님의 말씀을 순종할 수 없습니다 .