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 ...
거짓 목사들과 참된 목사님? 아무리 400 명의 거짓 목사들이 교인들의 귀를 즐겁게하는 설교를 하므로 그 교인들이 그 설교를 ‘ 좋은 설교 ’ 요 ‘ 은혜 ’ 를 받았다고 말할지라도 참된 목사님은 아무리 그 교인들이 자기의 설교가 ‘ 나쁜 설교 ’ 라고 말할지라도 살아 계신 하나님의 이름으로 맹세한대로 하나님께서 자기에게 말씀하시는 것만 설교합니다 ( 참고 : 열왕기상 22:14; 디모데후서 4:3, 현대인의 성경 ).