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 ...
Salvation of the Triune God (4) [Romans 8:1-4] Look at Romans 8:4 – “ so that the requirement of the Law might be fulfilled in us, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.” Leviticus 16 speaks of the Day of Atonement. It is a day to offer a sin offering that is only held once a year. The high priest (Aaron) (v. 3) entered the Most Holy only once a year to offer a sin offering, and he chose two male goats for a sin offering (v. 5) and put them before the LORD at the door of the tent of meeting (v. 7), and lots were cast for the two goats. One lot was made for the LORD, and one lot was made for the scapegoat (Azazel) (v. 8). Here, “the scapegoat” (Azazel) is a compound word of “to depart” (“azal”) and “goat” (“ez”), apparently meaning “to leave” or “to send”. Or it seems to...