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128:7.1 As this year began, [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]] became strongly [[conscious]] that he [[possessed]] a wide range of [[potential]] [[power]]. But he was likewise fully [[persuaded]] that this power was not to be employed by his [[personality]] as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man], at least not until his hour should come.

128:7.1 As this year began, [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]] became strongly [[conscious]] that he [[possessed]] a wide range of [[potential]] [[power]]. But he was likewise fully [[persuaded]] that this power was not to be employed by his [[personality]] as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man], at least not until his hour should come.

128:7.2 At this time he [[thought]] much but said little about the [[relation]] of himself to his [[Universal Father|Father in heaven]]. And the conclusion of all this [[thinking]] was [[expressed]] once in his prayer on the hilltop, when he said: " Regardless of who I am and what power I may or may not wield, I always have been, and always will be, subject to the will of my [[Paradise Father]]. " And yet, as this man walked about [[Nazareth]] to and from his [[work]], it was [[literally]] true—as concerned a vast [[universe]]—that " in him were hidden all the treasures of [[wisdom]] and [[knowledge]]. "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Colossians#The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Colossians.2C_II]

128:7.2 At this time he [[thought]] much but said little about the [[relation]] of himself to his [[Universal Father|Father in heaven]]. And the conclusion of all this [[thinking]] was [[expressed]] once in his prayer on the hilltop, when he said: " Regardless of who I am and what power I may or may not wield, I always have been, and always will be, subject to the will of my [[Paradise Father]]. " And yet, as this man walked about [[Nazareth]] to and from his [[work]], it was [[literally]] true—as concerned a vast [[universe]]—that " in him were hidden all the treasures of [[wisdom]] and [[knowledge]]. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Colossians#The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Colossians.2C_II]

128:7.3 All this year the [[family]] affairs ran smoothly except for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jude,_brother_of_Jesus Jude]. For years [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_the_Just James] had trouble with his youngest brother, who was not inclined to settle down to [[work]] nor was he to be depended upon for his [[share]] of the [[home]] expenses. While he would live at home, he was not [[conscientious]] about earning his [[share]] of the [[family]] upkeep.

128:7.3 All this year the [[family]] affairs ran smoothly except for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jude,_brother_of_Jesus Jude]. For years [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_the_Just James] had trouble with his youngest brother, who was not inclined to settle down to [[work]] nor was he to be depended upon for his [[share]] of the [[home]] expenses. While he would live at home, he was not [[conscientious]] about earning his [[share]] of the [[family]] upkeep.

128:7.4 [[Jesus]] was a man of [[peace]], and ever and anon was he embarrassed by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jude,_brother_of_Jesus Jude]'s [[belligerent]] exploits and numerous [[patriotic]] outbursts. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_the_Just James] and Joseph were in favor of casting him out, but [[Jesus]] would not consent. When their [[patience]] would be severely tried, [[Jesus]] would only [[counsel]]: " Be [[patient]]. Be [[wise]] in your [[counsel]] and [[eloquent]] in your lives, that your young brother may first know the better way and then be constrained to follow you in it. " The wise and loving [[counsel]] of [[Jesus]] prevented a break in the [[family]]; they remained [[together]]. But Jude never was brought to his [[sober]] senses until after his [[marriage]].

128:7.4 [[Jesus]] was a man of [[peace]], and ever and anon was he embarrassed by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jude,_brother_of_Jesus Jude]'s [[belligerent]] exploits and numerous [[patriotic]] outbursts. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_the_Just James] and Joseph were in favor of casting him out, but [[Jesus]] would not consent. When their [[patience]] would be severely tried, [[Jesus]] would only [[counsel]]: " Be [[patient]]. Be [[wise]] in your [[counsel]] and [[eloquent]] in your lives, that your young brother may first know the better way and then be constrained to follow you in it. " The wise and loving [[counsel]] of [[Jesus]] prevented a break in the [[family]]; they remained [[together]]. But Jude never was brought to his [[sober]] senses until after his [[marriage]].

128:7.5 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_(mother_of_Jesus) Mary] seldom spoke of [[Jesus]]' [[future]] [[mission]]. Whenever this subject was referred to, Jesus only replied, " My hour has not yet come. "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_2] [[Jesus]] had about completed the [[difficult]] task of [[weaning]] his [[family]] from dependence on the [[immediate]] [[presence]] of his [[personality]]. He was rapidly [[preparing]] for the day when he could [[consistently]] leave this [[Nazareth]] home to begin the more [[active]] prelude to his real [[ministry]] for men.

128:7.5 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_(mother_of_Jesus) Mary] seldom spoke of [[Jesus]]' [[future]] [[mission]]. Whenever this subject was referred to, Jesus only replied, " My hour has not yet come. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_2] [[Jesus]] had about completed the [[difficult]] task of [[weaning]] his [[family]] from dependence on the [[immediate]] [[presence]] of his [[personality]]. He was rapidly [[preparing]] for the day when he could [[consistently]] leave this [[Nazareth]] home to begin the more [[active]] prelude to his real [[ministry]] for men.

128:7.6 Never lose [[sight]] of the [[fact]] that the prime [[mission]] of [[Jesus]] in his [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_119#119:7._THE_SEVENTH_AND_FINAL_BESTOWAL seventh bestowal] was the acquirement of [[creature]] [[experience]], the [[achievement]] of the [[sovereignty]] of [[Nebadon]]. And in the gathering of this very [[experience]] he made the supreme [[revelation]] of the [[Paradise Father]] to [[Urantia]] and to his entire [[local universe]]. Incidental to these [[purposes]] he also undertook to untangle the [[complicated]] affairs of this [[planet]] as they were related to the [[Lucifer rebellion]].

128:7.6 Never lose [[sight]] of the [[fact]] that the prime [[mission]] of [[Jesus]] in his [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_119#119:7._THE_SEVENTH_AND_FINAL_BESTOWAL seventh bestowal] was the acquirement of [[creature]] [[experience]], the [[achievement]] of the [[sovereignty]] of [[Nebadon]]. And in the gathering of this very [[experience]] he made the supreme [[revelation]] of the [[Paradise Father]] to [[Urantia]] and to his entire [[local universe]]. Incidental to these [[purposes]] he also undertook to untangle the [[complicated]] affairs of this [[planet]] as they were related to the [[Lucifer rebellion]].

128:7.7 This year [[Jesus]] enjoyed more than usual [[leisure]], and he [[devoted]] much [[time]] to [[training]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_the_Just James] in the [[management]] of the repair shop and Joseph in the direction of [[home]] affairs. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_(mother_of_Jesus) Mary] sensed that he was making ready to leave them. Leave them to go where? To do what? She had about given up the [[thought]] that [[Jesus]] was the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_messianism Messiah]. She could not [[understand]] him; she simply could not [[fathom]] her first-born son.

128:7.7 This year [[Jesus]] enjoyed more than usual [[leisure]], and he [[devoted]] much [[time]] to [[training]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_the_Just James] in the [[management]] of the repair shop and Joseph in the direction of [[home]] affairs. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_(mother_of_Jesus) Mary] sensed that he was making ready to leave them. Leave them to go where? To do what? She had about given up the [[thought]] that [[Jesus]] was the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_messianism Messiah]. She could not [[understand]] him; she simply could not [[fathom]] her first-born son.

128:7.14 And thus did [[Jesus]] make ready to enter upon the second and [[home]]-detached [[phase]] of his adult life before the [[public]] entrance upon [[Universal Father|his Father's]] business.

128:7.14 And thus did [[Jesus]] make ready to enter upon the second and [[home]]-detached [[phase]] of his adult life before the [[public]] entrance upon [[Universal Father|his Father's]] business.

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