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 ...
하나님께서는 우리 삶의 “영토”(예를 들어, 재정)를 줄이기 시작하실 것이라는 생각이 들었습니다. 예후가 하나님을 법을 지키는데 전력을 쏟지 않고 오히려 이스라엘을 범죄하게 한 여로보암을 그대로 본받으므로 하나님께서는 이스라엘의 영토를 줄이기 시작하셨습니다 ( 열왕기하 10:31-32, 현대인의 성경 ). 저는 이 말씀을 묵상할 때 우리가 주님의 계명을 지키는데 전력을 쏟지 않고 오히려 그 계명을 불순종하면 하나님께서는 우리 삶의 “ 영토 ”( 예를 들어 , 재정 ) 를 줄이기 시작하실 것이라는 생각이 들었습니다 .