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 ...
이것은 하나님의 은혜요 사랑입니다 . 지금 신랑되신 주님은 “ 가시덤불 ” 로 신부된 교회가 돈을 좇아가고 있는 그 길을 막고 계실 뿐만 아니라 우리 교회로 하여금 그 길을 찾지 못하게 담을 쌓아놓고 계십니다 . 그래서 지금 우리가 사랑하는 돈을 쫓아갈지라도 따라잡지 못하고 있고 또한 돈을 찾아도 얻지 못하고 있습니다 ( 참고 : 호세아 2:6-7, 현대인의 성경 ). 이것은 하나님의 은혜요 사랑입니다 . 지금 하나님께서는 우리로 하여금 더 이상 부정하고 부끄러운 죄를 범하지 않도록 막고 계시는 것입니다 ( 참고 : 창세기 20:6).