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 ...
사탄의 역사 vs. 주님의 역사? 사탄은 하나님의 말씀을 들은 우리로 하여금 믿어 구원을 얻지 못하게 하며 , 시련을 통하여 배반하게 만들며 , 세상의 염려와 재물과 향락으로 온전히 결실하지 못하게 하고 있습니다 . 그러나 주님은 하나님의 말씀을 들은 우리로 하여금 그 들은 말씀을 지키게 하여서 인내로 결실케 하고 계십니다 ( 누가복음 8:12-15).