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 ...
"로암미"와 "로루하마"였던 우리가 이젠 "암미"와 "루하마"가 되었습니다! “ 로암미 ” 였던 우리는 이젠 “ 암미 ” 가 되었습니다 . 즉 , 우리는 하나님의 백성이 아니었었는데 이젠 하나님의 백성이 되었습니다 . 우리는 “ 로루하마 ” 였는데 이젠 “ 루하마 ” 가 되었습니다 . 즉 , 우리는 하나님의 사랑하는 자가 아니었는데 이젠 하나님의 사랑하는 자가 되었습니다 ( 참고 : 호세아 1:6, 9; 2:1, 현대인의 성경 ). 이 놀라운 변화는 “ 루하마 ” 이신 하나님의 아들 예수 그리스도께서 우리를 구원하시고자 십자가에서 “ 로루하마 ” 가 되시사 하나님 아버지께 버림을 받으셨기 때문입니다 ( 참고 : 마태복음 27:46).