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 ...
Model of a Healthy Marriage Relationship “Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior” (Ephesians 5:22-23). In the current era, finding a model of a healthy marriage and family is challenging. Consequently, many Christian young people harbor negative thoughts about marriage. However, the fundamental reason for such negative thoughts stems from the curse resulting from the disobedience of Adam and Eve, the first couple in human history, as described in Genesis. Adam and Eve, who were supposed to be role models, brought destruction to the family by disobeying God's command and succumbing to sin. Nevertheless, Christian couples should realize that they are no longer under that curse. We are followers of Jesus, who becomes the second or last Adam, and we, as “the church,” become His bride. ...