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 ...
왜 혼돈과 혼란? " 본능이 주도권을 잡으면 욕심이 되는 것입니다 . 통제를 받아야 할 것이 전체 삶을 장악하고 지배합니다 . 바로 그것이 혼돈입니다 . 바로 그것이 욕심이라는 말이 의미하는 것입니다 . 그 말은 정과 본능이 우리를 사로잡아 지배하는 것을 의미합니다 . 정욕이나 본능이 이지를 침묵케 하고 양심과 하나님의 소리를 묵살해버립니다 . 이러한 일이 있을 때 사람의 상태는 혼돈과 혼란의 상태로 야기됩니다 ." [ 로이드 존스 , " 영적 광명 "]