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139:11.1 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Zealotes '''''Simon Zelotes'''''], the eleventh [[apostle]], was [[chosen]] by [[Peter, the Apostle|Simon Peter]]. He was an able man of [[good]] [[ancestry]] and lived with his [[family]] at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum]. He was twenty-eight years old when he became attached to the [[apostles]]. He was a fiery [[agitator]] and was also a man who [[spoke]] much without [[thinking]]. He had been a merchant in Capernaum before he turned his entire [[attention]] to the [[patriotic]] [[organization]] of the [[Zealots]].

139:11.1 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Zealotes '''''Simon Zelotes'''''], the eleventh [[apostle]], was [[chosen]] by [[Peter, the Apostle|Simon Peter]]. He was an able man of [[good]] [[ancestry]] and lived with his [[family]] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum]. He was twenty-eight years old when he became attached to the [[apostles]]. He was a fiery [[agitator]] and was also a man who [[spoke]] much without [[thinking]]. He had been a merchant in Capernaum before he turned his entire [[attention]] to the [[patriotic]] [[organization]] of the [[Zealots]].

139:11.2 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Zealotes Simon Zelotes] was given charge of the diversions and [[relaxation]] of the apostolic group, and he was a very [[efficient]] organizer of the [[play]] life and [[recreation]]al [[activities]] of the twelve.

139:11.2 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Zealotes Simon Zelotes] was given charge of the diversions and [[relaxation]] of the apostolic group, and he was a very [[efficient]] organizer of the [[play]] life and [[recreation]]al [[activities]] of the twelve.

139:11.3 Simon's [[strength]] was his [[inspirational]] [[loyalty]]. When the [[apostles]] found a [[man]] or [[woman]] who floundered in indecision about entering [[the kingdom]], they would send for Simon. It usually required only about fifteen minutes for this [[enthusiastic]] [[advocate]] of [[salvation]] through [[faith]] in [[God]] to settle all [[doubts]] and remove all indecision, to see a new [[soul]] born into the " [[liberty]] of [[faith]] and the [[joy]] of [[salvation]]. "

139:11.3 Simon's [[strength]] was his [[inspirational]] [[loyalty]]. When the [[apostles]] found a [[man]] or [[woman]] who floundered in indecision about entering [[the kingdom]], they would send for Simon. It usually required only about fifteen minutes for this [[enthusiastic]] [[advocate]] of [[salvation]] through [[faith]] in [[God]] to settle all [[doubts]] and remove all indecision, to see a new [[soul]] born into the " [[liberty]] of [[faith]] and the [[joy]] of [[salvation]]. "

139:11.4 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Zealotes Simon]'s great weakness was his [[material]]-mindedness. He could not quickly [[change]] himself from a [[Jewish]] [[nationalist]] to a [[spiritually]] minded internationalist. Four years was too short a time in which to make such an [[intellectual]] and [[emotional]] [[transformation]], but [[Jesus]] was always [[patient]] with him.

139:11.4 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Zealotes Simon]'s great weakness was his [[material]]-mindedness. He could not quickly [[change]] himself from a [[Jewish]] [[nationalist]] to a [[spiritually]] minded internationalist. Four years was too short a time in which to make such an [[intellectual]] and [[emotional]] [[transformation]], but [[Jesus]] was always [[patient]] with him.

139:11.5 The one thing about [[Jesus]] which [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Zealotes Simon] so much admired was [[the Master]]'s [[calmness]], his [[assurance]], [[poise]], and inexplicable composure.

139:11.5 The one thing about [[Jesus]] which [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Zealotes Simon] so much admired was [[the Master]]'s [[calmness]], his [[assurance]], [[poise]], and inexplicable composure.

139:11.6 Although [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Zealotes Simon] was a rabid [[revolutionist]], a fearless firebrand of [[agitation]], he [[gradually]] subdued his fiery [[nature]] until he became a [[powerful]] and effective [[preacher]] of " [[Peace]] on [[earth]] and good will among men. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_2] Simon was a great [[debater]]; he did like to [[argue]]. And when it came to dealing with the legalistic [[minds]] of the [[educated]] Jews or the [[intellectual]] quibblings of the [[Greeks]], the task was always assigned to Simon.

139:11.6 Although [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Zealotes Simon] was a rabid [[revolutionist]], a fearless firebrand of [[agitation]], he [[gradually]] subdued his fiery [[nature]] until he became a [[powerful]] and effective [[preacher]] of " [[Peace]] on [[earth]] and good will among men. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_2] Simon was a great [[debater]]; he did like to [[argue]]. And when it came to dealing with the legalistic [[minds]] of the [[educated]] Jews or the [[intellectual]] quibblings of the [[Greeks]], the task was always assigned to Simon.

139:11.7 He was a [[rebel]] by [[nature]] and an [[iconoclast]] by [[training]], but [[Jesus]] won him for the higher [[concepts]] of the [[kingdom of heaven]]. He had always identified himself with the party of [[protest]], but he now joined the party of [[progress]], unlimited and [[eternal]] progression of [[spirit]] and [[truth]]. Simon was a man of [[intense]] [[loyalties]] and warm [[personal]] [[devotions]], and he did [[profoundly]] [[love]] [[Jesus]].

139:11.7 He was a [[rebel]] by [[nature]] and an [[iconoclast]] by [[training]], but [[Jesus]] won him for the higher [[concepts]] of the [[kingdom of heaven]]. He had always identified himself with the party of [[protest]], but he now joined the party of [[progress]], unlimited and [[eternal]] progression of [[spirit]] and [[truth]]. Simon was a man of [[intense]] [[loyalties]] and warm [[personal]] [[devotions]], and he did [[profoundly]] [[love]] [[Jesus]].

139:11.8 [[Jesus]] was not afraid to identify himself with [[business]] men, laboring men, [[optimists]], [[pessimists]], [[philosophers]], [[skeptics]], publicans, [[politicians]], and [[patriots]].

139:11.8 [[Jesus]] was not afraid to identify himself with [[business]] men, laboring men, [[optimists]], [[pessimists]], [[philosophers]], [[skeptics]], publicans, [[politicians]], and [[patriots]].

139:11.9 [[The Master]] had many talks with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Zealotes Simon], but he never fully succeeded in making an internationalist out of this ardent [[Jewish]] [[nationalist]]. [[Jesus]] often told Simon that it was proper to want to see the [[social]], [[economic]], and [[political]] orders improved, but he would always add: " That is not the [[business]] of [[the kingdom]] of heaven. We must be [[dedicated]] to [[the doing of the Father's will]]. Our [[business]] is to be [[ambassadors]] of a [[spiritual]] [[government]] on high, and we must not [[immediately]] concern ourselves with aught but the [[representation]] of the will and [[character]] of the [[Universal Father|divine Father]] who stands at the head of the [[government]] whose [[credentials]] we bear. " It was all [[difficult]] for Simon to [[comprehend]], but [[gradually]] he began to grasp something of the [[meaning]] of [[the Master]]'s teaching.

139:11.9 [[The Master]] had many talks with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Zealotes Simon], but he never fully succeeded in making an internationalist out of this ardent [[Jewish]] [[nationalist]]. [[Jesus]] often told Simon that it was proper to want to see the [[social]], [[economic]], and [[political]] orders improved, but he would always add: " That is not the [[business]] of [[the kingdom]] of heaven. We must be [[dedicated]] to [[the doing of the Father's will]]. Our [[business]] is to be [[ambassadors]] of a [[spiritual]] [[government]] on high, and we must not [[immediately]] concern ourselves with aught but the [[representation]] of the will and [[character]] of the [[Universal Father|divine Father]] who stands at the head of the [[government]] whose [[credentials]] we bear. " It was all [[difficult]] for Simon to [[comprehend]], but [[gradually]] he began to grasp something of the [[meaning]] of [[the Master]]'s teaching.

139:11.10 After the [[dispersion]] because of the [[Jerusalem]] [[persecutions]], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Zealotes Simon] went into temporary [[retirement]]. He was [[literally]] crushed. As a [[nationalist]] [[patriot]] he had surrendered in deference to [[Jesus]]' teachings; now all was lost. He was in [[despair]], but in a few years he rallied his [[hopes]] and went forth to [[proclaim]] the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]].

139:11.10 After the [[dispersion]] because of the [[Jerusalem]] [[persecutions]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Zealotes Simon] went into temporary [[retirement]]. He was [[literally]] crushed. As a [[nationalist]] [[patriot]] he had surrendered in deference to [[Jesus]]' teachings; now all was lost. He was in [[despair]], but in a few years he rallied his [[hopes]] and went forth to [[proclaim]] the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]].

139:11.11 He went to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandria Alexandria] and, after working up the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nile_river Nile], penetrated into the [[heart]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Africa Africa], everywhere [[preaching]] the [[gospel]] of [[Jesus]] and [[baptizing]] believers. Thus he [[labored]] until he was an old man and feeble. And he died and was [[buried]] in the heart of Africa.

139:11.11 He went to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandria Alexandria] and, after working up the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nile_river Nile], penetrated into the [[heart]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Africa Africa], everywhere [[preaching]] the [[gospel]] of [[Jesus]] and [[baptizing]] believers. Thus he [[labored]] until he was an old man and feeble. And he died and was [[buried]] in the heart of Africa.

<center>[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139 Go to Paper 139]</center>

<center>[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139 Go to Paper 139]</center>