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 ...
Just want to share my book "Jonah's God, My God" (The Book of Jonah). If you want it, let me know your email address. Thanks. In Him, james ----------------------- Table of Contents Introduction Jonah’s God (1) (1:1-6) A pastor like Jonah, a pastor like Amittai (1:1) ‘Arise … Go … Proclaim’ (1:1-2) God who speaks to the believers even through the non-believers (1:5-6) Jonah’s God (2) (1:7-17) A responsible Christian (1:7) Jonah’s God (3) (1:7-17) A pastor who receives grace from the non-believers (1:13) Jonah’s God who has done what he has determined (1:15) Jonah’s God (4) (2:1-10) When all the hope of the world is cut off (2:1-2) Thanksgiving prayer in suffer...