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 ...
인생의 흉년 인생의 흉년으로 말미암아 재물을 잃는 것이 소중한 생명을 잃는 것보다 낫습니다 . 인생의 흉년 가운데에 있을 때 재물을 지키려다가 사랑하는 사람의 목숨까지 잃어서는 아니됩니다 . 풍부한 재물이 있는 가운데서는 필요성을 못느꼈던 하나님의 돌보심을 소중한 생명을 잃고 나서야 들리나 봅니다 ( 룻기 1:1-6).