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 ...
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I just want to share my future book " Those Whose Hearts Are Broken " with you. If you are interest, let me know your email. Then I will send it to you. In Him, james ------------------ Table of Contents Introduction God who is near to the brokenhearted “Many are the afflictions of the righteous” Purpose of Pain Why should we suffer? Why does God troubling us with every kind of distress? The blessing of suffering The benefit of suffering (1) The benefit of suffering (2) Thanksgiving in the midst of suffering A fearful situation When I am greatly afraid and distressed Why are we in need? When difficult things come together at once ‘In their distress’ "My weakness" Burnout ...