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 ...
" Obedience Starts Small Let’s join this movement of the Spirit in our time. Let’s expand our horizons with respect to God’s mission and view world history through the spectacles of faith, as John Calvin said. Let’s obey the Great Commission at home and abroad. If you do not have money, or cannot afford to participate in overseas missions, you can still play a role. The nations have come to most of us . We can reach out to immigrants right where we live, partner in the missions work of local congregations, and pray for the lost wherever they may be. Christ has promised to be with us to the very end of the age, and he’s asked us to be working, found ready, when he comes—evangelizing, baptizing, discipling, and loving—playing our part in the history of redemption." https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/when-stop-caring-missions/