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178:1.2 The [[Nations|kingdoms]] of this world, being [[material]], may often find it [[necessary]] to employ [[physical]] [[force]] in the [[execution]] of their [[laws]] and for the [[maintenance]] of order. In [[the kingdom]] of heaven true [[believers]] will not resort to the employment of [[physical]] [[force]]. [[The kingdom]] of heaven, being a [[spiritual]] brotherhood of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:6._THE_FAITH_SONS_OF_GOD spirit-born sons of God], may be [[promulgated]] only by the [[power]] of the [[spirit]]. This distinction of [[procedure]] refers to the [[relations]] of [[the kingdom]] of [[believers]] to the [[Nations|kingdoms]] of [[secular]] [[government]] and does not nullify the [[right]] of [[social]] [[groups]] of [[believers]] to maintain order in their ranks and [[administer]] [[discipline]] upon unruly and unworthy members.

178:1.2 The [[Nations|kingdoms]] of this world, being [[material]], may often find it [[necessary]] to employ [[physical]] [[force]] in the [[execution]] of their [[laws]] and for the [[maintenance]] of order. In [[the kingdom]] of heaven true [[believers]] will not resort to the employment of [[physical]] [[force]]. [[The kingdom]] of heaven, being a [[spiritual]] brotherhood of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:6._THE_FAITH_SONS_OF_GOD spirit-born sons of God], may be [[promulgated]] only by the [[power]] of the [[spirit]]. This distinction of [[procedure]] refers to the [[relations]] of [[the kingdom]] of [[believers]] to the [[Nations|kingdoms]] of [[secular]] [[government]] and does not nullify the [[right]] of [[social]] [[groups]] of [[believers]] to maintain order in their ranks and [[administer]] [[discipline]] upon unruly and unworthy members.

178:1.3 There is nothing incompatible between [[sonship]] in [[the Kingdom|the spiritual kingdom]] and [[citizenship]] in the [[secular]] or [[civil]] [[government]]. It is the [[believer]]'s [[duty]] to render to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesar Caesar] the [[things]] which are Caesar's and to [[God]] the things which are God's. There cannot be any disagreement between these two requirements, the one being [[material]] and the other [[spiritual]], unless it should [[develop]] that a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesar Caesar] [[presumes]] to [[usurp]] the [[prerogatives]] of [[God]] and demand that [[spiritual]] [[homage]] and [[supreme]] [[worship]] be rendered to him. In such a case you shall [[worship]] only [[God]] while you seek to [[enlighten]] such misguided earthly rulers and in this way [[lead]] them also to the [[recognition]] of [[the Father]] in heaven. You shall not render [[spiritual]] [[worship]] to [[earth]]ly [[Leaders|rulers]]; neither should you employ the [[physical]] [[forces]] of [[earthly]] [[governments]], whose rulers may sometime become [[believers]], in the [[work]] of furthering the [[mission]] of the [[the Kingdom|spiritual kingdom]].

178:1.3 There is nothing incompatible between [[sonship]] in [[the Kingdom|the spiritual kingdom]] and [[citizenship]] in the [[secular]] or [[civil]] [[government]]. It is the [[believer]]'s [[duty]] to render to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesar Caesar] the [[things]] which are Caesar's and to [[God]] the things which are God's. There cannot be any disagreement between these two requirements, the one being [[material]] and the other [[spiritual]], unless it should [[develop]] that a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesar Caesar] [[presumes]] to [[usurp]] the [[prerogatives]] of [[God]] and demand that [[spiritual]] [[homage]] and [[supreme]] [[worship]] be rendered to him. In such a case you shall [[worship]] only [[God]] while you seek to [[enlighten]] such misguided earthly rulers and in this way [[lead]] them also to the [[recognition]] of [[the Father]] in heaven. You shall not render [[spiritual]] [[worship]] to [[earth]]ly [[Leaders|rulers]]; neither should you employ the [[physical]] [[forces]] of [[earthly]] [[governments]], whose rulers may sometime become [[believers]], in the [[work]] of furthering the [[mission]] of the [[the Kingdom|spiritual kingdom]].

178:1.4 [[Sonship]] in [[the kingdom]], from the [[standpoint]] of advancing [[civilization]], should [[assist]] you in becoming the [[ideal]] [[citizens]] of the [[Nations|kingdoms]] of this world since [[brotherhood]] and [[service]] are the [[cornerstones]] of the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]]. The [[love]] call of the [[spiritual]] kingdom should [[prove]] to be the [[effective]] destroyer of the [[hate]] urge of the unbelieving and [[war]]-minded [[citizens]] of the [[earthly]] [[Nations|kingdoms]]. But these [[material]]-[[mind]]ed sons in [[darkness]] will never know of your [[spiritual]] [[light]] of [[truth]] unless you draw very near them with that [[unselfish]] [[social]] [[service]] which is the [[natural]] outgrowth of the bearing of the [[fruits of the spirit]] in the life [[experience]] of each [[individual]] [[believer]].

178:1.4 [[Sonship]] in [[the kingdom]], from the [[standpoint]] of advancing [[civilization]], should [[assist]] you in becoming the [[ideal]] [[citizens]] of the [[Nations|kingdoms]] of this world since [[brotherhood]] and [[service]] are the [[cornerstones]] of the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]]. The [[love]] call of the [[spiritual]] kingdom should [[prove]] to be the [[effective]] destroyer of the [[hate]] urge of the unbelieving and [[war]]-minded [[citizens]] of the [[earthly]] [[Nations|kingdoms]]. But these [[material]]-[[mind]]ed sons in [[darkness]] will never know of your [[spiritual]] [[light]] of [[truth]] unless you draw very near them with that [[unselfish]] [[social]] [[service]] which is the [[natural]] outgrowth of the bearing of the [[fruits of the spirit]] in the life [[experience]] of each [[individual]] [[believer]].

178:1.8 You should be made all the better [[citizens]] of the [[secular]] [[government]] as a result of becoming [[enlightened]] [[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:6._THE_FAITH_SONS_OF_GOD sons of the kingdom]; so should the rulers of [[earthly]] [[governments]] become all the better [[rulers]] in [[civil]] affairs as a result of [[believing]] this [[gospel]] of [[the heavenly kingdom]]. The [[attitude]] of [[unselfish]] [[service]] of [[man]] and [[intelligent]] [[worship]] of [[God]] should make all kingdom [[believers]] better world [[citizens]], while the [[attitude]] of [[honest]] [[citizenship]] and [[sincere]] [[devotion]] to one's [[temporal]] [[duty]] should help to make such a [[citizen]] the more easily reached by the [[spirit]] call to [[sonship]] in [[the heavenly kingdom]].

178:1.8 You should be made all the better [[citizens]] of the [[secular]] [[government]] as a result of becoming [[enlightened]] [[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:6._THE_FAITH_SONS_OF_GOD sons of the kingdom]; so should the rulers of [[earthly]] [[governments]] become all the better [[rulers]] in [[civil]] affairs as a result of [[believing]] this [[gospel]] of [[the heavenly kingdom]]. The [[attitude]] of [[unselfish]] [[service]] of [[man]] and [[intelligent]] [[worship]] of [[God]] should make all kingdom [[believers]] better world [[citizens]], while the [[attitude]] of [[honest]] [[citizenship]] and [[sincere]] [[devotion]] to one's [[temporal]] [[duty]] should help to make such a [[citizen]] the more easily reached by the [[spirit]] call to [[sonship]] in [[the heavenly kingdom]].

178:1.9 So long as the [[rulers]] of [[earthly]] [[governments]] seek to [[exercise]] the [[authority]] of [[religious]] [[dictators]], you who [[believe]] this [[gospel]] can [[expect]] only [[trouble]], [[persecution]], and even [[death]]. But the very [[light]] which you bear to the world, and even the very [[manner]] in which you will [[suffer]] and die for this [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]], will, in themselves, [[eventually]] [[enlighten]] the whole world and result in the [[gradual]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Separation_of_church_and_state divorcement] of [[politics]] and [[religion]]. The [[persistent]] [[preaching]] of this [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]] will some day bring to all [[nations]] a new and unbelievable [[liberation]], [[intellectual]] [[freedom]], and [[religious]] [[liberty]].

178:1.9 So long as the [[rulers]] of [[earthly]] [[governments]] seek to [[exercise]] the [[authority]] of [[religious]] [[dictators]], you who [[believe]] this [[gospel]] can [[expect]] only [[trouble]], [[persecution]], and even [[death]]. But the very [[light]] which you bear to the world, and even the very [[manner]] in which you will [[suffer]] and die for this [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]], will, in themselves, [[eventually]] [[enlighten]] the whole world and result in the [[gradual]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Separation_of_church_and_state divorcement] of [[politics]] and [[religion]]. The [[persistent]] [[preaching]] of this [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]] will some day bring to all [[nations]] a new and unbelievable [[liberation]], [[intellectual]] [[freedom]], and [[religious]] [[liberty]].

178:1.10 Under the soon-coming [[persecutions]] by those who [[hate]] this [[gospel]] of [[joy]] and [[liberty]], you will thrive and [[the kingdom]] will prosper. But you will stand in grave [[danger]] in subsequent times when most men will [[speak]] well of kingdom [[believers]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constantinian_shift many in high places] nominally [[accept]] the [[gospel]] of [[the heavenly kingdom]]. [[Learn]] to be [[faithful]] to [[the kingdom]] even in times of [[peace]] and [[prosperity]]. [[Tempt]] not the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_113#PAPER_113:_SERAPHIC_GUARDIANS_OF_DESTINY angels of your supervision] to [[lead]] you in troublous ways as a [[loving]] [[discipline]] [[designed]] to save your [[ease]]-drifting [[souls]].

178:1.10 Under the soon-coming [[persecutions]] by those who [[hate]] this [[gospel]] of [[joy]] and [[liberty]], you will thrive and [[the kingdom]] will prosper. But you will stand in grave [[danger]] in subsequent times when most men will [[speak]] well of kingdom [[believers]] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constantinian_shift many in high places] nominally [[accept]] the [[gospel]] of [[the heavenly kingdom]]. [[Learn]] to be [[faithful]] to [[the kingdom]] even in times of [[peace]] and [[prosperity]]. [[Tempt]] not the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_113#PAPER_113:_SERAPHIC_GUARDIANS_OF_DESTINY angels of your supervision] to [[lead]] you in troublous ways as a [[loving]] [[discipline]] [[designed]] to save your [[ease]]-drifting [[souls]].

178:1.11 [[Remember]] that you are [[commissioned]] to [[preach]] this [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]]—the [[supreme]] [[desire]] to [[do the Father's will]] coupled with the [[supreme]] [[joy]] of the [[faith]] [[realization]] of [[sonship]] with [[God]]—and you must not allow anything to divert your [[devotion]] to this one [[duty]]. Let all [[mankind]] benefit from the overflow of your [[loving]] [[spiritual]] [[ministry]], [[enlightening]] [[intellectual]] [[communion]], and uplifting [[social]] [[service]]; but none of these [[humanitarian]] [[labors]], nor all of them, should be [[permitted]] to take the place of [[proclaiming]] the [[gospel]]. These mighty ministrations are the [[social]] by-products of the still more mighty and [[sublime]] ministrations and [[transformations]] wrought in the [[heart]] of [[the kingdom]] [[believer]] by the living [[Spirit of Truth]] and by the [[personal]] [[realization]] that the [[faith]] of a [[spirit]]-[[born]] man confers the [[assurance]] of living fellowship with the [[eternal]] [[God]].

178:1.11 [[Remember]] that you are [[commissioned]] to [[preach]] this [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]]—the [[supreme]] [[desire]] to [[do the Father's will]] coupled with the [[supreme]] [[joy]] of the [[faith]] [[realization]] of [[sonship]] with [[God]]—and you must not allow anything to divert your [[devotion]] to this one [[duty]]. Let all [[mankind]] benefit from the overflow of your [[loving]] [[spiritual]] [[ministry]], [[enlightening]] [[intellectual]] [[communion]], and uplifting [[social]] [[service]]; but none of these [[humanitarian]] [[labors]], nor all of them, should be [[permitted]] to take the place of [[proclaiming]] the [[gospel]]. These mighty ministrations are the [[social]] by-products of the still more mighty and [[sublime]] ministrations and [[transformations]] wrought in the [[heart]] of [[the kingdom]] [[believer]] by the living [[Spirit of Truth]] and by the [[personal]] [[realization]] that the [[faith]] of a [[spirit]]-[[born]] man confers the [[assurance]] of living fellowship with the [[eternal]] [[God]].

178:1.12 You must not seek to [[promulgate]] [[truth]] nor to [[establish]] [[righteousness]] by the [[power]] of [[civil]] [[governments]] or by the enaction of [[secular]] [[laws]]. You may always [[labor]] to [[persuade]] men's [[minds]], but you must never [[dare]] to [[compel]] them. You must not forget the great [[law]] of [[human]] [[fairness]] which I have taught you in [[positive]] form: [[Golden Rule|Whatsoever you would that men should do to you, do even so to them]].

178:1.12 You must not seek to [[promulgate]] [[truth]] nor to [[establish]] [[righteousness]] by the [[power]] of [[civil]] [[governments]] or by the enaction of [[secular]] [[laws]]. You may always [[labor]] to [[persuade]] men's [[minds]], but you must never [[dare]] to [[compel]] them. You must not forget the great [[law]] of [[human]] [[fairness]] which I have taught you in [[positive]] form: [[Golden Rule|Whatsoever you would that men should do to you, do even so to them]].

178:1.13 When a kingdom [[believer]] is called upon to serve the [[civil]] [[government]], let him render such [[service]] as a [[temporal]] [[citizen]] of such a [[government]], albeit such a [[believer]] should display in his [[civil]] [[service]] all of the ordinary [[traits]] of [[citizenship]] as these have been enhanced by the [[spiritual]] [[enlightenment]] of the ennobling [[association]] of the [[mind]] of [[mortal]] man with the [[indwelling spirit]] of the [[eternal]] [[God]]. If the unbeliever can qualify as a superior [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_service civil servant], you should seriously [[question]] whether the [[roots]] of [[truth]] in your [[heart]] have not died from the lack of the living waters of combined [[spiritual]] [[communion]] and [[social]] [[service]]. The [[consciousness]] of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:6._THE_FAITH_SONS_OF_GOD sonship with God] should quicken the entire life [[service]] of every man, woman, and child who has become the possessor of such a mighty [[stimulus]] to all the [[inherent]] [[powers]] of a [[human]] [[personality]].

178:1.13 When a kingdom [[believer]] is called upon to serve the [[civil]] [[government]], let him render such [[service]] as a [[temporal]] [[citizen]] of such a [[government]], albeit such a [[believer]] should display in his [[civil]] [[service]] all of the ordinary [[traits]] of [[citizenship]] as these have been enhanced by the [[spiritual]] [[enlightenment]] of the ennobling [[association]] of the [[mind]] of [[mortal]] man with the [[indwelling spirit]] of the [[eternal]] [[God]]. If the unbeliever can qualify as a superior [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_service civil servant], you should seriously [[question]] whether the [[roots]] of [[truth]] in your [[heart]] have not died from the lack of the living waters of combined [[spiritual]] [[communion]] and [[social]] [[service]]. The [[consciousness]] of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:6._THE_FAITH_SONS_OF_GOD sonship with God] should quicken the entire life [[service]] of every man, woman, and child who has become the possessor of such a mighty [[stimulus]] to all the [[inherent]] [[powers]] of a [[human]] [[personality]].

178:1.14 You are not to be [[passive]] [[mystics]] or colorless [[ascetics]]; you should not become [[dreamers]] and drifters, supinely [[trusting]] in a fictitious [[Providence]] to provide even the [[necessities]] of life. You are indeed to be [[gentle]] in your dealings with [[erring]] [[mortals]], [[patient]] in your [[intercourse]] with [[ignorant]] men, and forbearing under [[provocation]]; but you are also to be [[valiant]] in [[defense]] of [[righteousness]], mighty in the [[promulgation]] of [[truth]], and [[aggressive]] in the [[preaching]] of this [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]], even to the ends of the [[earth]].

178:1.14 You are not to be [[passive]] [[mystics]] or colorless [[ascetics]]; you should not become [[dreamers]] and drifters, supinely [[trusting]] in a fictitious [[Providence]] to provide even the [[necessities]] of life. You are indeed to be [[gentle]] in your dealings with [[erring]] [[mortals]], [[patient]] in your [[intercourse]] with [[ignorant]] men, and forbearing under [[provocation]]; but you are also to be [[valiant]] in [[defense]] of [[righteousness]], mighty in the [[promulgation]] of [[truth]], and [[aggressive]] in the [[preaching]] of this [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]], even to the ends of the [[earth]].

178:1.15 This [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]] is a living [[truth]]. I have told you it is like the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leaven leaven in the dough], like the grain of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mustard_seen mustard seed]; and now I [[declare]] that it is like the [[seed]] of the living [[being]], which, from [[generation]] to [[generation]], while it remains the same living [[seed]], unfailingly unfolds itself in new [[manifestations]] and [[grows]] [[Progressive|acceptably]] in [[channels]] of new [[adaptation]] to the peculiar needs and conditions of each [[successive]] [[generation]]. The [[revelation]] I have made to you is a living revelation, and I [[desire]] that it shall bear appropriate [[Fruits of the Spirit|fruits]] in each [[individual]] and in each [[generation]] in [[accordance]] with the [[laws]] of spiritual [[growth]], increase, and [[adaptative]] [[development]]. From [[generation]] to [[generation]] this [[gospel]] must show increasing [[vitality]] and [[exhibit]] greater depth of [[spiritual]] [[power]]. It must not be [[permitted]] to become merely a [[sacred]] [[memory]], a mere [[tradition]] about me and the times in which we now live.

178:1.15 This [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]] is a living [[truth]]. I have told you it is like the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leaven leaven in the dough], like the grain of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mustard_seen mustard seed]; and now I [[declare]] that it is like the [[seed]] of the living [[being]], which, from [[generation]] to [[generation]], while it remains the same living [[seed]], unfailingly unfolds itself in new [[manifestations]] and [[grows]] [[Progressive|acceptably]] in [[channels]] of new [[adaptation]] to the peculiar needs and conditions of each [[successive]] [[generation]]. The [[revelation]] I have made to you is a living revelation, and I [[desire]] that it shall bear appropriate [[Fruits of the Spirit|fruits]] in each [[individual]] and in each [[generation]] in [[accordance]] with the [[laws]] of spiritual [[growth]], increase, and [[adaptative]] [[development]]. From [[generation]] to [[generation]] this [[gospel]] must show increasing [[vitality]] and [[exhibit]] greater depth of [[spiritual]] [[power]]. It must not be [[permitted]] to become merely a [[sacred]] [[memory]], a mere [[tradition]] about me and the times in which we now live.

178:1.16 And forget not: We have made no direct [[attack]] upon the [[persons]] or upon the [[authority]] of those who sit in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses Moses]' seat; we only offered them the new [[light]], which they have so [[vigorously]] [[rejected]]. We have assailed them only by the [[denunciation]] of their spiritual disloyalty to the very [[truths]] which they profess to [[teach]] and safeguard. We [[clashed]] with these [[established]] [[leaders]] and recognized rulers only when they threw themselves directly in the way of the [[preaching]] of the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]] to the sons of men. And even now, it is not we who assail them, but they who seek our [[Death|destruction]]. Do not forget that you are [[commissioned]] to go forth [[preaching]] only the good news. You are not to attack the old ways; you are [[skillfully]] to put the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leaven leaven] of new [[truth]] in the midst of the old [[beliefs]]. Let the [[Spirit of Truth]] do his own [[work]]. Let [[controversy]] come only when they who despise the [[truth]] [[force]] it upon you. But when the willful unbeliever [[attacks]] you, do not [[hesitate]] to stand in [[vigorous]] [[defense]] of the [[truth]] which has saved and [[sanctified]] you.

178:1.16 And forget not: We have made no direct [[attack]] upon the [[persons]] or upon the [[authority]] of those who sit in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses Moses]' seat; we only offered them the new [[light]], which they have so [[vigorously]] [[rejected]]. We have assailed them only by the [[denunciation]] of their spiritual disloyalty to the very [[truths]] which they profess to [[teach]] and safeguard. We [[clashed]] with these [[established]] [[leaders]] and recognized rulers only when they threw themselves directly in the way of the [[preaching]] of the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]] to the sons of men. And even now, it is not we who assail them, but they who seek our [[Death|destruction]]. Do not forget that you are [[commissioned]] to go forth [[preaching]] only the good news. You are not to attack the old ways; you are [[skillfully]] to put the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leaven leaven] of new [[truth]] in the midst of the old [[beliefs]]. Let the [[Spirit of Truth]] do his own [[work]]. Let [[controversy]] come only when they who despise the [[truth]] [[force]] it upon you. But when the willful unbeliever [[attacks]] you, do not [[hesitate]] to stand in [[vigorous]] [[defense]] of the [[truth]] which has saved and [[sanctified]] you.

178:1.17 Throughout the [[vicissitudes]] of life, remember always to [[love]] one another. Do not strive with men, even with unbelievers. Show [[mercy]] even to those who despitefully [[abuse]] you. Show yourselves to be [[loyal]] [[citizens]], upright [[artisans]], praiseworthy [[neighbors]], [[devoted]] kinsmen, [[understanding]] [[parents]], and [[sincere]] [[believers]] in the brotherhood of [[the Father]]'s kingdom. And [[Spirit of Truth|my spirit]] shall be upon you, now and even to the end of the world.

178:1.17 Throughout the [[vicissitudes]] of life, remember always to [[love]] one another. Do not strive with men, even with unbelievers. Show [[mercy]] even to those who despitefully [[abuse]] you. Show yourselves to be [[loyal]] [[citizens]], upright [[artisans]], praiseworthy [[neighbors]], [[devoted]] kinsmen, [[understanding]] [[parents]], and [[sincere]] [[believers]] in the brotherhood of [[the Father]]'s kingdom. And [[Spirit of Truth|my spirit]] shall be upon you, now and even to the end of the world.

178:2.1 Not many of [[the Master]]'s hearers were able to take in even a part of his forenoon [[Discourse|address]]. Of all who heard him, the [[Greeks]] [[comprehended]] most. Even the eleven [[apostles]] were bewildered by his allusions to [[future]] [[political]] kingdoms and to [[successive]] [[generations]] of kingdom [[believers]]. [[Jesus]]' most [[devoted]] followers could not [[reconcile]] the impending end of his [[earth]]ly [[ministry]] with these [[references]] to an extended [[future]] of [[gospel]] [[activities]]. Some of these [[Jewish]] [[believers]] were beginning to sense that [[earth]]'s greatest [[tragedy]] was about to take place, but they could not [[reconcile]] such an impending [[disaster]] with either [[the Master]]'s cheerfully indifferent [[personal]] [[attitude]] or his forenoon [[discourse]], wherein he [[repeatedly]] alluded to the [[future]] [[transactions]] of [[the heavenly kingdom]], extending over vast stretches of [[time]] and [[embracing]] [[relations]] with many and [[successive]] [[temporal]] [[States|kingdoms]] on [[earth]].

178:2.1 Not many of [[the Master]]'s hearers were able to take in even a part of his forenoon [[Discourse|address]]. Of all who heard him, the [[Greeks]] [[comprehended]] most. Even the eleven [[apostles]] were bewildered by his allusions to [[future]] [[political]] kingdoms and to [[successive]] [[generations]] of kingdom [[believers]]. [[Jesus]]' most [[devoted]] followers could not [[reconcile]] the impending end of his [[earth]]ly [[ministry]] with these [[references]] to an extended [[future]] of [[gospel]] [[activities]]. Some of these [[Jewish]] [[believers]] were beginning to sense that [[earth]]'s greatest [[tragedy]] was about to take place, but they could not [[reconcile]] such an impending [[disaster]] with either [[the Master]]'s cheerfully indifferent [[personal]] [[attitude]] or his forenoon [[discourse]], wherein he [[repeatedly]] alluded to the [[future]] [[transactions]] of [[the heavenly kingdom]], extending over vast stretches of [[time]] and [[embracing]] [[relations]] with many and [[successive]] [[temporal]] [[States|kingdoms]] on [[earth]].

178:2.2 By noon of this day all [[the apostles]] and [[disciples]] had learned about the hasty flight of [[Lazarus]] from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany_(Biblical_village) Bethany]. They began to sense the grim [[determination]] of the [[Jewish]] rulers to exterminate [[Jesus]] and his [[teachings]].

178:2.2 By noon of this day all [[the apostles]] and [[disciples]] had learned about the hasty flight of [[Lazarus]] from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany_(Biblical_village) Bethany]. They began to sense the grim [[determination]] of the [[Jewish]] rulers to exterminate [[Jesus]] and his [[teachings]].

178:2.3 [[David Zebedee]], through the [[work]] of his [[secret]] [[agents]] in [[Jerusalem]], was fully advised concerning the [[progress]] of the [[plan]] to [[arrest]] and [[kill]] [[Jesus]]. He knew all about the part of [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] in this plot, but he never disclosed this [[knowledge]] to the other [[apostles]] nor to any of the [[disciples]]. Shortly after lunch he did lead [[Jesus]] aside and, making [[bold]], asked him whether he knew—but he never got further with his [[question]]. [[The Master]], holding up his hand, stopped him, saying: " Yes, [[David Zebedee|David]], I know all about it, and I know that you know, but see to it that you tell no man. Only [[doubt]] not in your own [[heart]] that the will of [[God]] will prevail in the end. "

178:2.3 [[David Zebedee]], through the [[work]] of his [[secret]] [[agents]] in [[Jerusalem]], was fully advised concerning the [[progress]] of the [[plan]] to [[arrest]] and [[kill]] [[Jesus]]. He knew all about the part of [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] in this plot, but he never disclosed this [[knowledge]] to the other [[apostles]] nor to any of the [[disciples]]. Shortly after lunch he did lead [[Jesus]] aside and, making [[bold]], asked him whether he knew—but he never got further with his [[question]]. [[The Master]], holding up his hand, stopped him, saying: " Yes, [[David Zebedee|David]], I know all about it, and I know that you know, but see to it that you tell no man. Only [[doubt]] not in your own [[heart]] that the will of [[God]] will prevail in the end. "

178:2.4 This [[conversation]] with [[David Zebedee|David]] was interrupted by the arrival of a [[messenger]] from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amman#History Philadelphia] bringing [[word]] that [[Abner]] had heard of the plot to [[kill]] [[Jesus]] and asking if he should depart for [[Jerusalem]]. This runner hastened off for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amman#History Philadelphia] with this [[word]] for [[Abner]]: " Go on with your [[work]]. If I depart from you in the [[flesh]], it is only that I may return in the [[spirit]]. I will not [[forsake]] you. I will be with you to the end. "

178:2.4 This [[conversation]] with [[David Zebedee|David]] was interrupted by the arrival of a [[messenger]] from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amman#History Philadelphia] bringing [[word]] that [[Abner]] had heard of the plot to [[kill]] [[Jesus]] and asking if he should depart for [[Jerusalem]]. This runner hastened off for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amman#History Philadelphia] with this [[word]] for [[Abner]]: " Go on with your [[work]]. If I depart from you in the [[flesh]], it is only that I may return in the [[spirit]]. I will not [[forsake]] you. I will be with you to the end. "

178:2.5 About this time [[Philip, the Apostle|Philip]] came to [[the Master]] and asked: " Master, seeing that the [[time]] of the [[Passover]] draws near, where would you have us [[prepare]] to eat it? " And when [[Jesus]] heard [[Philip, the Apostle|Philip]]'s [[question]], he answered: " Go and bring [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] and [[John, the Apostle|John]], and I will give you directions concerning the supper we will eat together this night. As for the [[Passover]], that you will have to consider after we have first done this. "

178:2.5 About this time [[Philip, the Apostle|Philip]] came to [[the Master]] and asked: " Master, seeing that the [[time]] of the [[Passover]] draws near, where would you have us [[prepare]] to eat it? " And when [[Jesus]] heard [[Philip, the Apostle|Philip]]'s [[question]], he answered: " Go and bring [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] and [[John, the Apostle|John]], and I will give you directions concerning the supper we will eat together this night. As for the [[Passover]], that you will have to consider after we have first done this. "

178:2.6 When [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] heard [[the Master]] [[speaking]] with [[Philip, the Apostle|Philip]] about these matters, he drew closer that he might overhear their [[conversation]]. But [[David Zebedee]], who was standing near, stepped up and [[engaged]] [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] in [[conversation]] while [[Philip, the Apostle|Philip]], [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], and [[John, the Apostle|John]] went to one side to talk with [[the Master]].

178:2.6 When [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] heard [[the Master]] [[speaking]] with [[Philip, the Apostle|Philip]] about these matters, he drew closer that he might overhear their [[conversation]]. But [[David Zebedee]], who was standing near, stepped up and [[engaged]] [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] in [[conversation]] while [[Philip, the Apostle|Philip]], [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], and [[John, the Apostle|John]] went to one side to talk with [[the Master]].

178:2.7 Said [[Jesus]] to the [[three]]: " Go [[immediately]] into [[Jerusalem]], and as you enter the gate, you will meet a man bearing a water pitcher. He will speak to you, and then shall you follow him. When he leads you to a certain house, go in after him and ask of the [[good]] man of that house, `Where is the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cenacle guest chamber] wherein [[the Master]] is to eat supper with his [[apostles]]?' And when you have thus [[inquired]], this householder will show you a large [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cenacle upper room] all furnished and ready for us. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_22]

178:2.7 Said [[Jesus]] to the [[three]]: " Go [[immediately]] into [[Jerusalem]], and as you enter the gate, you will meet a man bearing a water pitcher. He will speak to you, and then shall you follow him. When he leads you to a certain house, go in after him and ask of the [[good]] man of that house, `Where is the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cenacle guest chamber] wherein [[the Master]] is to eat supper with his [[apostles]]?' And when you have thus [[inquired]], this householder will show you a large [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cenacle upper room] all furnished and ready for us. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_22]

178:2.8 When [[the apostles]] reached the city, they met the man with the water pitcher near the gate and followed on after him to the [[home]] of [[John Mark]], where the lad's [[father]] met them and showed them the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cenacle upper room] in readiness for the evening meal.

178:2.8 When [[the apostles]] reached the city, they met the man with the water pitcher near the gate and followed on after him to the [[home]] of [[John Mark]], where the lad's [[father]] met them and showed them the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cenacle upper room] in readiness for the evening meal.

178:2.9 And all of this came to pass as the result of an [[understanding]] arrived at between [[the Master]] and [[John Mark]] during the afternoon of the preceding day when they were [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_177#177:1._ONE_DAY_ALONE_WITH_GOD alone in the hills]. [[Jesus]] wanted to be sure he would have this one last meal undisturbed with his [[apostles]], and believing if [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] knew beforehand of their place of meeting he might arrange with his [[enemies]] to take him, he made this [[secret]] arrangement with [[John Mark]]. In this way [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] did not learn of their place of [[meeting]] until later on when he arrived there in company with [[Jesus]] and the other [[apostles]].

178:2.9 And all of this came to pass as the result of an [[understanding]] arrived at between [[the Master]] and [[John Mark]] during the afternoon of the preceding day when they were [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_177#177:1._ONE_DAY_ALONE_WITH_GOD alone in the hills]. [[Jesus]] wanted to be sure he would have this one last meal undisturbed with his [[apostles]], and believing if [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] knew beforehand of their place of meeting he might arrange with his [[enemies]] to take him, he made this [[secret]] arrangement with [[John Mark]]. In this way [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] did not learn of their place of [[meeting]] until later on when he arrived there in company with [[Jesus]] and the other [[apostles]].

178:2.11 And so [[David Zebedee|David]] [[received]] all the apostolic cash funds and receipts for all [[money]] on deposit. Not until the evening of the next day did [[the apostles]] learn of this [[transaction]].

178:2.11 And so [[David Zebedee|David]] [[received]] all the apostolic cash funds and receipts for all [[money]] on deposit. Not until the evening of the next day did [[the apostles]] learn of this [[transaction]].

178:2.12 It was about half past four o'clock when the [[three]] [[apostles]] returned and informed [[Jesus]] that everything was in readiness for the supper. [[The Master]] [[immediately]] [[prepared]] to [[lead]] his [[twelve apostles]] over the trail to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany_(Biblical_village) Bethany] road and on into [[Jerusalem]]. And this was the last [[journey]] he ever made with [[the Apostles|all twelve]] of them.

178:2.12 It was about half past four o'clock when the [[three]] [[apostles]] returned and informed [[Jesus]] that everything was in readiness for the supper. [[The Master]] [[immediately]] [[prepared]] to [[lead]] his [[twelve apostles]] over the trail to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany_(Biblical_village) Bethany] road and on into [[Jerusalem]]. And this was the last [[journey]] he ever made with [[the Apostles|all twelve]] of them.

==178:3. ON THE WAY TO THE SUPPER==

==178:3. ON THE WAY TO THE SUPPER==

178:3.1 Seeking again to avoid the crowds passing through the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidron_Valley|Kidron valley] back and forth between [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gethsemane Gethsemane Park] and [[Jerusalem]], [[Jesus]] and [[the twelve]] walked over the western brow of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_of_Olives Mount Olivet] to meet the road leading from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany_(Biblical_village) Bethany] down to the [[city]]. As they drew near the place where [[Jesus]] had tarried the previous evening to [[discourse]] on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Destruction_of_Jerusalem#Destruction_of_Jerusalem destruction of Jerusalem], they [[unconsciously]] paused while they stood and looked down in [[silence]] upon the [[city]]. As they were a little early, and since [[Jesus]] did not wish to pass through the [[city]] until after sunset, he said to his [[associates]]:

178:3.1 Seeking again to avoid the crowds passing through the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidron_Valley|Kidron valley] back and forth between [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gethsemane Gethsemane Park] and [[Jerusalem]], [[Jesus]] and [[the twelve]] walked over the western brow of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_of_Olives Mount Olivet] to meet the road leading from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany_(Biblical_village) Bethany] down to the [[city]]. As they drew near the place where [[Jesus]] had tarried the previous evening to [[discourse]] on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Destruction_of_Jerusalem#Destruction_of_Jerusalem destruction of Jerusalem], they [[unconsciously]] paused while they stood and looked down in [[silence]] upon the [[city]]. As they were a little early, and since [[Jesus]] did not wish to pass through the [[city]] until after sunset, he said to his [[associates]]:

178:3.2 " Sit down and [[rest]] yourselves while I [[talk]] with you about what must shortly come to pass. All these years have I lived with you as brethren, and I have taught you the [[truth]] concerning [[the kingdom]] of heaven and have [[revealed]] to you the [[mysteries]] thereof. And [[the Father|my Father]] has indeed done many [[wonderful]] [[works]] in [[connection]] with my [[mission]] on [[earth]]. You have been [[witnesses]] of all this and partakers in the [[experience]] of being laborers together with [[God]]. And you will bear me [[witness]] that I have for some time [[warned]] you that I must presently return to the [[work]] [[the Father]] has given me to do; I have plainly told you that I must leave you in the world to carry on the [[work]] of [[the kingdom]]. It was for this [[purpose]] that I [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_140 set you apart], in the hills of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum]. The [[experience]] you have had with me, you must now make ready to [[share]] with [[others]]. As [[the Father]] sent me into this world, so am I about to send you forth to [[represent]] me and finish the [[work]] I have begun.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_john#Chapter_20]

178:3.2 " Sit down and [[rest]] yourselves while I [[talk]] with you about what must shortly come to pass. All these years have I lived with you as brethren, and I have taught you the [[truth]] concerning [[the kingdom]] of heaven and have [[revealed]] to you the [[mysteries]] thereof. And [[the Father|my Father]] has indeed done many [[wonderful]] [[works]] in [[connection]] with my [[mission]] on [[earth]]. You have been [[witnesses]] of all this and partakers in the [[experience]] of being laborers together with [[God]]. And you will bear me [[witness]] that I have for some time [[warned]] you that I must presently return to the [[work]] [[the Father]] has given me to do; I have plainly told you that I must leave you in the world to carry on the [[work]] of [[the kingdom]]. It was for this [[purpose]] that I [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_140 set you apart], in the hills of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum]. The [[experience]] you have had with me, you must now make ready to [[share]] with [[others]]. As [[the Father]] sent me into this world, so am I about to send you forth to [[represent]] me and finish the [[work]] I have begun.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_john#Chapter_20]

178:3.3 " You look down on yonder [[city]] in [[sorrow]], for you have heard my [[words]] telling of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Destruction_of_Jerusalem#Destruction_of_Jerusalem end of Jerusalem]. I have forewarned you lest you should perish in her destruction and so [[delay]] the [[proclamation]] of the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]]. Likewise do I [[warn]] you to take heed lest you needlessly [[expose]] yourselves to [[peril]] when they come to take the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man].[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_21] I must go, but you are to remain to [[witness]] to this [[gospel]] when I have gone, even as I directed that [[Lazarus]] flee from the [[wrath]] of man that he might live to make known the [[glory]] of [[God]]. If it is [[the Father]]'s will that I depart, nothing you may do can [[frustrate]] the [[divine]] [[plan]]. Take heed to yourselves lest they [[kill]] you also. Let your [[souls]] be [[valiant]] in [[defense]] of the [[gospel]] by [[spirit]] [[power]] but be not misled into any [[foolish]] attempt to [[defend]] the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man]. I need no [[defense]] by the hand of [[man]]; the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_39 armies of heaven] are even now near at hand[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_26]; but I am [[determined]] to [[do the will of my Father]] in [[heaven]], and therefore must we submit to that which is so soon to come upon us.

178:3.3 " You look down on yonder [[city]] in [[sorrow]], for you have heard my [[words]] telling of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Destruction_of_Jerusalem#Destruction_of_Jerusalem end of Jerusalem]. I have forewarned you lest you should perish in her destruction and so [[delay]] the [[proclamation]] of the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]]. Likewise do I [[warn]] you to take heed lest you needlessly [[expose]] yourselves to [[peril]] when they come to take the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man].[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_21] I must go, but you are to remain to [[witness]] to this [[gospel]] when I have gone, even as I directed that [[Lazarus]] flee from the [[wrath]] of man that he might live to make known the [[glory]] of [[God]]. If it is [[the Father]]'s will that I depart, nothing you may do can [[frustrate]] the [[divine]] [[plan]]. Take heed to yourselves lest they [[kill]] you also. Let your [[souls]] be [[valiant]] in [[defense]] of the [[gospel]] by [[spirit]] [[power]] but be not misled into any [[foolish]] attempt to [[defend]] the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man]. I need no [[defense]] by the hand of [[man]]; the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_39 armies of heaven] are even now near at hand[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_26]; but I am [[determined]] to [[do the will of my Father]] in [[heaven]], and therefore must we submit to that which is so soon to come upon us.

178:3.4 " When you see this [[city]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Destruction_of_Jerusalem#Destruction_of_Jerusalem destroyed], forget not that you have entered already upon the [[eternal]] life of endless [[service]] in the ever-advancing [[kingdom of heaven]], even of the [[Grand Universe|heaven of heavens]]. You should know that in [[the Father|my Father]]'s [[universe]] and in mine are many abodes,[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_14] and that there awaits the children of [[light]] the [[revelation]] of [[cities]] whose builder is [[God]] and worlds whose [[habit]] of life is [[righteousness]] and [[joy]] in the [[truth]]. I have brought [[the kingdom]] of heaven to you here on [[earth]], but I [[declare]] that all of you who by [[faith]] enter therein and remain therein by the living [[service]] of [[truth]], shall surely [[Ascension Career|ascend]] to the worlds on high and sit with me in the spirit kingdom of [[our Father]]. But first must you gird yourselves and complete the [[work]] which you have begun with me. You must first pass through much [[tribulation]] and [[endure]] many [[sorrows]]—and these [[trials]][https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Acts_of_the_Apostles#Acts.14] are even now upon us—and when you have finished your [[work]] on [[earth]], you shall come to my [[joy]], even as I have finished [[the Father|my Father]]'s [[work]] on [[earth]] and am about to return to his [[embrace]]. "

178:3.4 " When you see this [[city]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Destruction_of_Jerusalem#Destruction_of_Jerusalem destroyed], forget not that you have entered already upon the [[eternal]] life of endless [[service]] in the ever-advancing [[kingdom of heaven]], even of the [[Grand Universe|heaven of heavens]]. You should know that in [[the Father|my Father]]'s [[universe]] and in mine are many abodes,[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_14] and that there awaits the children of [[light]] the [[revelation]] of [[cities]] whose builder is [[God]] and worlds whose [[habit]] of life is [[righteousness]] and [[joy]] in the [[truth]]. I have brought [[the kingdom]] of heaven to you here on [[earth]], but I [[declare]] that all of you who by [[faith]] enter therein and remain therein by the living [[service]] of [[truth]], shall surely [[Ascension Career|ascend]] to the worlds on high and sit with me in the spirit kingdom of [[our Father]]. But first must you gird yourselves and complete the [[work]] which you have begun with me. You must first pass through much [[tribulation]] and [[endure]] many [[sorrows]]—and these [[trials]][https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Acts_of_the_Apostles#Acts.14] are even now upon us—and when you have finished your [[work]] on [[earth]], you shall come to my [[joy]], even as I have finished [[the Father|my Father]]'s [[work]] on [[earth]] and am about to return to his [[embrace]]. "

178:3.5 When [[the Master]] had [[spoken]], he arose, and they all followed him down [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_of_Olives Olivet] and into the [[city]]. None of [[the apostles]], save [[three]], knew where they were going as they made their way along the narrow streets in the approaching [[darkness]]. The crowds jostled them, but no one [[recognized]] them nor knew that the [[Creator Son|Son of God]] was passing by on his way to the last [[mortal]] [[rendezvous]] with his chosen [[ambassadors]] of [[the kingdom]]. And neither did [[the apostles]] know that one of their own number had already entered into a [[conspiracy]] to [[betray]] [[the Master]] into the hands of his [[enemies]].

178:3.5 When [[the Master]] had [[spoken]], he arose, and they all followed him down [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_of_Olives Olivet] and into the [[city]]. None of [[the apostles]], save [[three]], knew where they were going as they made their way along the narrow streets in the approaching [[darkness]]. The crowds jostled them, but no one [[recognized]] them nor knew that the [[Creator Son|Son of God]] was passing by on his way to the last [[mortal]] [[rendezvous]] with his chosen [[ambassadors]] of [[the kingdom]]. And neither did [[the apostles]] know that one of their own number had already entered into a [[conspiracy]] to [[betray]] [[the Master]] into the hands of his [[enemies]].

178:3.6 [[John Mark]] had followed them all the way into the [[city]], and after they had entered [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_City_(Jerusalem)#Gates the gate], he hurried on by another street so that he was waiting to [[welcome]] them to his [[father]]'s home when they arrived.

178:3.6 [[John Mark]] had followed them all the way into the [[city]], and after they had entered [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_City_(Jerusalem)#Gates the gate], he hurried on by another street so that he was waiting to [[welcome]] them to his [[father]]'s home when they arrived.

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