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157:4.1 Since the occasions of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_136#136:2._THE_BAPTISM_OF_JESUS Jesus' baptism] by [[John the Baptist|John]] and the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_137#137:4._THE_WEDDING_AT_CANA turning of the water into wine] at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cana Cana], [[the apostles]] had, at various times, virtually [[accepted]] him as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_Messianism the Messiah]. For short periods some of them had truly [[believed]] that he was the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messianic_Age#Judaism expected Deliverer]. But hardly would such [[hopes]] spring up in their [[hearts]] than [[the Master]] would dash them to pieces by some crushing [[word]] or [[disappointing]] [[deed]]. They had long been in a state of [[turmoil]] due to [[conflict]] between the [[concepts]] of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messianic_Age#Judaism expected Messiah] which they held in their [[minds]] and the [[experience]] of their extraordinary [[association]] with this extraordinary man which they held in their [[hearts]].

157:4.1 Since the occasions of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_136#136:2._THE_BAPTISM_OF_JESUS Jesus' baptism] by [[John the Baptist|John]] and the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_137#137:4._THE_WEDDING_AT_CANA turning of the water into wine] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cana Cana], [[the apostles]] had, at various times, virtually [[accepted]] him as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_Messianism the Messiah]. For short periods some of them had truly [[believed]] that he was the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messianic_Age#Judaism expected Deliverer]. But hardly would such [[hopes]] spring up in their [[hearts]] than [[the Master]] would dash them to pieces by some crushing [[word]] or [[disappointing]] [[deed]]. They had long been in a state of [[turmoil]] due to [[conflict]] between the [[concepts]] of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messianic_Age#Judaism expected Messiah] which they held in their [[minds]] and the [[experience]] of their extraordinary [[association]] with this extraordinary man which they held in their [[hearts]].

157:4.2 It was late forenoon on this Wednesday when [[the apostles]] assembled in Celsus' [[garden]] for their noontime meal. During most of the night and since they had arisen that [[morning]], [[Simon Peter]] and [[Simon Zelotes]] had been [[earnestly]] laboring with their brethren to bring them all to the point of the wholehearted [[acceptance]] of [[the Master]], not merely as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_Messianism the Messiah], but also as the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_20 divine Son] of the living [[God]]. The two Simons were well-nigh [[agreed]] in their estimate of [[Jesus]], and they [[labored]] [[diligently]] to bring their brethren around to the full [[acceptance]] of their [[views]]. While [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] continued as the director-general of the apostolic corps, his brother, [[Simon Peter]], was becoming, increasingly and by common [[consent]], the [[spokesman]] for [[the twelve]].

157:4.2 It was late forenoon on this Wednesday when [[the apostles]] assembled in Celsus' [[garden]] for their noontime meal. During most of the night and since they had arisen that [[morning]], [[Simon Peter]] and [[Simon Zelotes]] had been [[earnestly]] laboring with their brethren to bring them all to the point of the wholehearted [[acceptance]] of [[the Master]], not merely as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_Messianism the Messiah], but also as the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_20 divine Son] of the living [[God]]. The two Simons were well-nigh [[agreed]] in their estimate of [[Jesus]], and they [[labored]] [[diligently]] to bring their brethren around to the full [[acceptance]] of their [[views]]. While [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] continued as the director-general of the apostolic corps, his brother, [[Simon Peter]], was becoming, increasingly and by common [[consent]], the [[spokesman]] for [[the twelve]].

157:4.3 They were all seated in the [[garden]] at just about noon when [[the Master]] appeared. They wore [[expressions]] of dignified [[solemnity]], and all arose to their feet as he approached them. [[Jesus]] relieved the [[tension]] by that [[friendly]] and fraternal smile which was so characteristic of him when his followers took themselves, or some happening related to themselves, too seriously. With a commanding [[gesture]] he indicated that they should be seated. Never again did [[the twelve]] greet their Master by arising when he came into their [[presence]]. They saw that he did not [[approve]] of such an outward show of [[respect]].

157:4.3 They were all seated in the [[garden]] at just about noon when [[the Master]] appeared. They wore [[expressions]] of dignified [[solemnity]], and all arose to their feet as he approached them. [[Jesus]] relieved the [[tension]] by that [[friendly]] and fraternal smile which was so characteristic of him when his followers took themselves, or some happening related to themselves, too seriously. With a commanding [[gesture]] he indicated that they should be seated. Never again did [[the twelve]] greet their Master by arising when he came into their [[presence]]. They saw that he did not [[approve]] of such an outward show of [[respect]].

157:4.4 After they had partaken of their meal and were [[engaged]] in discussing [[plans]] for the forthcoming tour of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decapolis Decapolis], [[Jesus]] suddenly looked up into their faces and said: " Now that a full day has passed since you assented to [[Simon Peter]]'s [[declaration]] regarding the [[identity]] of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man], I would ask if you still hold to your [[decision]]? " On hearing this, [[the twelve]] stood upon their feet, and [[Simon Peter]], stepping a few paces forward toward [[Jesus]], said: " Yes, Master, we do. We [[believe]] that you are the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_20 Son of the living God]. " And [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] sat down with his brethren.

157:4.4 After they had partaken of their meal and were [[engaged]] in discussing [[plans]] for the forthcoming tour of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decapolis Decapolis], [[Jesus]] suddenly looked up into their faces and said: " Now that a full day has passed since you assented to [[Simon Peter]]'s [[declaration]] regarding the [[identity]] of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man], I would ask if you still hold to your [[decision]]? " On hearing this, [[the twelve]] stood upon their feet, and [[Simon Peter]], stepping a few paces forward toward [[Jesus]], said: " Yes, Master, we do. We [[believe]] that you are the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_20 Son of the living God]. " And [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] sat down with his brethren.

157:4.5 [[Jesus]], still standing, then said to [[the twelve]]: " You are my chosen [[ambassadors]], but I know that, in the [[circumstances]], you could not entertain this [[belief]] as a result of mere [[human]] [[knowledge]]. This is a [[revelation]] of [[Thought Adjuster|the spirit]] of [[Universal Father|my Father]] to your inmost [[souls]]. And when, therefore, you make this [[confession]] by the [[insight]] of the [[Thought Adjuster|spirit]] of [[Universal Father|my Father]] which dwells within you, I am led to [[declare]] that upon this [[foundation]] will I build the brotherhood of the [[kingdom of heaven]]. Upon this rock of [[spiritual]] [[reality]] will I build the living [[temple]] of spiritual fellowship in the [[eternal]] [[realities]] of [[Universal Father|my Father]]'s kingdom.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_16] All the [[forces]] of [[evil]] and the hosts of [[sin]] shall not prevail against this [[human]] fraternity of the [[divine]] [[spirit]]. And while [[Thought Adjuster|my Father's spirit]] shall ever be the [[divine]] [[guide]] and [[mentor]] of all who enter the bonds of this spirit fellowship, to you and your [[successors]] I now deliver the keys of the outward kingdom—the [[authority]] over [[things]] [[temporal]]—the [[social]] and [[economic]] features of this of [[men]] and [[women]] as fellows of [[the kingdom]]. " And again he charged them, for the time being, that they should tell no man that he was the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_20 Son of God].

157:4.5 [[Jesus]], still standing, then said to [[the twelve]]: " You are my chosen [[ambassadors]], but I know that, in the [[circumstances]], you could not entertain this [[belief]] as a result of mere [[human]] [[knowledge]]. This is a [[revelation]] of [[Thought Adjuster|the spirit]] of [[Universal Father|my Father]] to your inmost [[souls]]. And when, therefore, you make this [[confession]] by the [[insight]] of the [[Thought Adjuster|spirit]] of [[Universal Father|my Father]] which dwells within you, I am led to [[declare]] that upon this [[foundation]] will I build the brotherhood of the [[kingdom of heaven]]. Upon this rock of [[spiritual]] [[reality]] will I build the living [[temple]] of spiritual fellowship in the [[eternal]] [[realities]] of [[Universal Father|my Father]]'s kingdom.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_16] All the [[forces]] of [[evil]] and the hosts of [[sin]] shall not prevail against this [[human]] fraternity of the [[divine]] [[spirit]]. And while [[Thought Adjuster|my Father's spirit]] shall ever be the [[divine]] [[guide]] and [[mentor]] of all who enter the bonds of this spirit fellowship, to you and your [[successors]] I now deliver the keys of the outward kingdom—the [[authority]] over [[things]] [[temporal]]—the [[social]] and [[economic]] features of this of [[men]] and [[women]] as fellows of [[the kingdom]]. " And again he charged them, for the time being, that they should tell no man that he was the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_20 Son of God].