Daily Devotions
My Song In The Night (Gospel of John)
我夜间的歌曲 (约翰福音）
A Rash Disciple
Text: John 18: 10 - 11
A RASH DISCIPLE
Peter was a fisherman before he became a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ. He had grown up rough and tough as one who was a tradesman. His trade was fishing. He was rather inclined to be somewhat rash.
“Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus. So Jesus said to Peter, ‘Put your sword into the sheath. Shall I not drink the cup which My Father has given Me?’”
John 18:10-11
1. “Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear.”
The servant’s name was Malchus.
a. Simon Peter
i. He had a sword.
ii. He drew it and struck Malchus, a servant of the high priest.
iii. He could have killed Malchus.
b. Jesus had already asked the arresting detachment to spare His Disciples.
c. Now, Peter had struck first and cut off the ear of a servant of the high priest.
d. This could have sparked off a battle where many could be injured or killed.
e. This would not be in God’s plan at all.
2. “So Jesus said to Peter, ‘Put your sword into the sheath’”
a. Jesus had to speak firmly to Peter.
b. He must put away his sword.
c. He must sheath it and not use it to cause others to get hurt.
3. “Shall I not drink the cup which My Father has given Me”
a. Once again, Jesus was conscious of His Father’s presence.
b. The cup of suffering
i. Jesus prayed over this cup of suffering (Matthew 26:36-46).
ii. Three times He brought this up to the Father.
iii. He understood and accepted that this cup was given by His Father to drink.
c. He must drink this cup no matter how bitter it may be.
d. Peter must try and understand why Jesus did not want him to resist and fight the guards.
e. Jesus showed absolute calm and composure because He had learned to fully trust His Father.
经文：约翰福音 18：10-11
一个鲁茫的门徒
彼得在做主耶稣基督的门徒之前是一个渔夫。他为人粗鲁及强硬，就像坐商的一样。他的行业是捕鱼，因而倾向于鲁茫的行为。
“西门彼得带着一把刀，就拔出来，将大祭司的仆人砍了一刀，削掉他的右耳。那仆人名叫马勒古。耶稣就对彼得说：‘收刀入鞘吧！我父所给我的那杯，我岂可不喝呢？’”
《约翰福音18：10-11》