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| − | 133:9.1 The [[caravan]] trip across the [[desert]] was not a new [[experience]] for these much-traveled men. After Ganid had watched his [[teacher]] help with the loading of their twenty camels and [[observed]] him [[volunteer]] to drive their own animal, he exclaimed, " Teacher, is there anything that you cannot do? " [[Jesus]] only smiled, saying, " The teacher surely is not without [[honor]] in the eyes of a [[diligent]] [[pupil]]. " And so they set forth for the ancient [[city]] of [ | + | 133:9.1 The [[caravan]] trip across the [[desert]] was not a new [[experience]] for these much-traveled men. After Ganid had watched his [[teacher]] help with the loading of their twenty camels and [[observed]] him [[volunteer]] to drive their own animal, he exclaimed, " Teacher, is there anything that you cannot do? " [[Jesus]] only smiled, saying, " The teacher surely is not without [[honor]] in the eyes of a [[diligent]] [[pupil]]. " And so they set forth for the ancient [[city]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ur Ur]. |
| − | 133:9.2 [[Jesus]] was much interested in the [ | + | 133:9.2 [[Jesus]] was much interested in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ur#Early_history early history of Ur], the birthplace of [[Abraham]], and he was equally [[fascinate]]d with the ruins and [[traditions]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susa Susa], so much so that Gonod and Ganid extended their stay in these parts three weeks in order to afford [[Jesus]] more time to conduct his [[investigations]] and also to provide the better [[opportunity]] to [[persuade]] him to go back to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_India India] with them. |
| − | 133:9.3 It was at [ | + | 133:9.3 It was at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ur Ur] that Ganid had a long talk with [[Jesus]] regarding the [[difference]] between [[knowledge]], [[wisdom]], and [[truth]]. And he was greatly charmed with the saying of the [[Hebrew]] wise man: " [[Wisdom]] is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. With all your [[quest]] for [[knowledge]], get [[understanding]]. Exalt [[wisdom]] and she will promote you. She will bring you to [[honor]] if you will but [[embrace]] her. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Proverbs#Proverb_.4] |
| − | 133:9.4 At last the day came for the [[separation]]. They were all [[brave]], especially the lad, but it was a trying [[ordeal]]. They were tearful of eye but [[courageous]] of [[heart]]. In bidding his [[teacher]] [[farewell]], Ganid said: " [[Farewell]], Teacher, but not forever. When I come again to [ | + | 133:9.4 At last the day came for the [[separation]]. They were all [[brave]], especially the lad, but it was a trying [[ordeal]]. They were tearful of eye but [[courageous]] of [[heart]]. In bidding his [[teacher]] [[farewell]], Ganid said: " [[Farewell]], Teacher, but not forever. When I come again to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damascus Damascus], I will look for you. I [[love]] you, for I think [[the Father]] in [[heaven]] must be something like you; at least I know you are much like what you have told me about him. I will [[remember]] your teaching, but most of all, I will never forget you. " Said the [[father]], " [[Farewell]] to a great [[teacher]], one who has made us better and helped us to [[know]] [[God]]. " And [[Jesus]] replied, " [[Peace]] be upon you, and may the [[blessing]] of [[the Father]] in [[heaven]] ever abide with you. " And [[Jesus]] stood on the shore and watched as the small boat carried them out to their anchored ship. Thus [[the Master]] left his [[friends]] from India at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charax_Spasinou Charax], never to see them again in this world; nor were they, in this world, ever to know that the man who later [[appeared]] as [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]] was this same friend they had just taken leave of—Joshua their [[teacher]]. |
| − | 133:9.5 In [ | + | 133:9.5 In [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India India], Ganid grew up to become an [[influential]] man, a [[worthy]] successor of his eminent [[father]], and he spread abroad many of the [[noble]] [[truths]] which he had learned from [[Jesus]], his beloved [[teacher]]. Later on in life, when Ganid heard of the strange teacher in [[Palestine]] who terminated his [[career]] on a cross, though he [[recognized]] the similarity between the [[gospel]] of this [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] and the teachings of his [[Jewish]] [[tutor]], it never occurred to him that these two were actually the same person. |
| − | 133:9.6 Thus ended that chapter in the life of the [ | + | 133:9.6 Thus ended that chapter in the life of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] which might be termed: The [[mission]] of Joshua the [[teacher]]. |
| − | <center>[ | + | <center>[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_133 Go to Paper 133]</center> |
| − | <center>[ | + | <center>[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Urantia_Text_-_Contents Go to Table of Contents]</center> |
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Latest revision as of 23:03, 12 December 2020
133:9.1 The caravan trip across the desert was not a new experience for these much-traveled men. After Ganid had watched his teacher help with the loading of their twenty camels and observed him volunteer to drive their own animal, he exclaimed, " Teacher, is there anything that you cannot do? " Jesus only smiled, saying, " The teacher surely is not without honor in the eyes of a diligent pupil. " And so they set forth for the ancient city of Ur.
133:9.2 Jesus was much interested in the early history of Ur, the birthplace of Abraham, and he was equally fascinated with the ruins and traditions of Susa, so much so that Gonod and Ganid extended their stay in these parts three weeks in order to afford Jesus more time to conduct his investigations and also to provide the better opportunity to persuade him to go back to India with them.
133:9.3 It was at Ur that Ganid had a long talk with Jesus regarding the difference between knowledge, wisdom, and truth. And he was greatly charmed with the saying of the Hebrew wise man: " Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. With all your quest for knowledge, get understanding. Exalt wisdom and she will promote you. She will bring you to honor if you will but embrace her. "[1]
133:9.4 At last the day came for the separation. They were all brave, especially the lad, but it was a trying ordeal. They were tearful of eye but courageous of heart. In bidding his teacher farewell, Ganid said: " Farewell, Teacher, but not forever. When I come again to Damascus, I will look for you. I love you, for I think the Father in heaven must be something like you; at least I know you are much like what you have told me about him. I will remember your teaching, but most of all, I will never forget you. " Said the father, " Farewell to a great teacher, one who has made us better and helped us to know God. " And Jesus replied, " Peace be upon you, and may the blessing of the Father in heaven ever abide with you. " And Jesus stood on the shore and watched as the small boat carried them out to their anchored ship. Thus the Master left his friends from India at Charax, never to see them again in this world; nor were they, in this world, ever to know that the man who later appeared as Jesus of Nazareth was this same friend they had just taken leave of—Joshua their teacher.
133:9.5 In India, Ganid grew up to become an influential man, a worthy successor of his eminent father, and he spread abroad many of the noble truths which he had learned from Jesus, his beloved teacher. Later on in life, when Ganid heard of the strange teacher in Palestine who terminated his career on a cross, though he recognized the similarity between the gospel of this Son of Man and the teachings of his Jewish tutor, it never occurred to him that these two were actually the same person.
133:9.6 Thus ended that chapter in the life of the Son of Man which might be termed: The mission of Joshua the teacher.
