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 ...
나는 어떠한 설교자인가? "... 잃어버린 세상에 대해 밤마다 사람들을 꾸짖으면서도 자신은 희생적 해외사역의 도전에 한번도 맞서 보지 않은 멀쩡한 설교자들은 너무도 많습니다 . 어머니가 주신 이 몸으로 호강이나 하며 강당에 붙어 있어야 할 이유를 저는 전혀 못 느낍니다 . 할 일이 있습니다 . 하나님의 집을 완성하려면 숙련된 일꾼들이 필요합니다 . 그 분이 저를 그중 하나로 삼아주시기를 빕니다 . 귀하신 구주께 영광의 교회를 드리는데 일조할 수 있다면 그보다 더 큰 특권이 어디 있겠습니까 ?" (" 전능자의 그늘 " 짐 엘리엇의 편지 중에서 )