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 ...
하나님을 아는 지식을 버린 우리 목사님들? 혹시 지금 우리 목사님들이 하나님을 아는 지식을 버리고 또한 하나님의 율법을 잊어버리므로 말미암아 목사님들이 많으면 많을 수록 하나님께 더 많이 범죄하고 있는 것은 아닌지요 ? 그 결과 혹시 지금 " 이 땅에는 진실도 없고 사랑도 없으며 나를 하나님으로 아는 지식도 없고 오직 저주와 거짓말과 살인과 도둑질과 간음뿐이며 폭력과 살인이 그칠 날이 없 " 는 것은 아닌지요 ? ( 호세아 4:1-2, 6-7, 현대인의 성경 )