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 ...
하나님의 빠름과 더딤 하나님의 용서는 선제 용서입니다 . " 예수님은 우리가 용서가 필요한지도 모를 때에 우리의 용서를 위해 기도하셨습니다 ." 이렇게 하나님의 용서는 빠릅니다 . 그런데 우리가 생각하기엔 하나님은 우리에게 하신 약속을 더디 이루시는 분 같아 보입니다 . 실제로는 우리를 위해 참고 계시는 것인데 말입니다 . 하나님의 더딤은 우리가 회개하고 돌아오기를 기다리시는 것입니다 ( 벧후 3:9). 이 하나님의 빠름과 더딤은 우리를 위해서 입니다 . ( 유진 피터슨의 " 물통새에 불이 붙듯 " 을 읽으면서 )