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 ...
우상화한 결과? 만일 우리 마음에 하나님 보다 더 사랑하는 사람이나 더 사랑하는 것이 있으면 우리는 그 사람이나 그것을 우상화하여 살고 있으므로 말미암아 하나님 제일주의와 하나님 중심된 삶을 어떻게 사는지 그 skills 을 잃어버린 상태에 있을 것이다 . (Edward T. Welch, "ADDICTIONS - A Banquet in the Grave" 를 읽으면서 )