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 이해가 안되지만 마음으로는 ... 머리로는 전혀 이해가 안되는 하나님의 인도하심 , 왜 하나님께서는 이러한 동서남북으로 갇힌 상황으로 인도하시는 이해할 수가 없지만 , 마음으로는 나를 사랑하사 나를 위하여 독생자 예수님까지 십자가에 내어주신 하나님 아버지를 전적으로 신뢰하며 하나님의 인도하심의 확신을 가지고 나아가길 기원합니다 ( 참고 : 잠언 3:5-6; 롬 8:32).