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163:6.1 On Friday, December 30, while [[Jesus]] was away in the near-by hills with [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], [[James, the Apostle|James]], and [[John, the Apostle|John]], the seventy [[messengers]] were arriving by couples, accompanied by numerous [[believers]], at the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pella,_Jordan Pella] headquarters. All seventy were assembled at the [[teaching]] site about five o'clock when [[Jesus]] returned to the camp. The evening meal was delayed for more than an hour while these [[enthusiasts]] for the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]] related their [[experiences]]. [[David Zebedee|David]]'s [[messengers]] had brought much of this news to [[the apostles]] during previous weeks, but it was truly [[inspiring]] to hear these newly [[ordained]] [[teachers]] of the [[gospel]] [[personally]] tell how their [[message]] had been [[received]] by [[hungry]] [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jews Jews] and [[gentiles]]. At last [[Jesus]] was able to see men going out to spread the [[Gospel|good news]] without his [[personal]] [[presence]]. [[The Master]] now knew that he could leave this world without seriously hindering the [[progress]] of [[the kingdom]]. | 163:6.1 On Friday, December 30, while [[Jesus]] was away in the near-by hills with [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], [[James, the Apostle|James]], and [[John, the Apostle|John]], the seventy [[messengers]] were arriving by couples, accompanied by numerous [[believers]], at the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pella,_Jordan Pella] headquarters. All seventy were assembled at the [[teaching]] site about five o'clock when [[Jesus]] returned to the camp. The evening meal was delayed for more than an hour while these [[enthusiasts]] for the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]] related their [[experiences]]. [[David Zebedee|David]]'s [[messengers]] had brought much of this news to [[the apostles]] during previous weeks, but it was truly [[inspiring]] to hear these newly [[ordained]] [[teachers]] of the [[gospel]] [[personally]] tell how their [[message]] had been [[received]] by [[hungry]] [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jews Jews] and [[gentiles]]. At last [[Jesus]] was able to see men going out to spread the [[Gospel|good news]] without his [[personal]] [[presence]]. [[The Master]] now knew that he could leave this world without seriously hindering the [[progress]] of [[the kingdom]]. | ||
| − | 163:6.2 When the seventy related how " even the [[devils]] were subject "[ | + | 163:6.2 When the seventy related how " even the [[devils]] were subject "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_10] to them, they referred to the [[wonderful]] [[cures]] they had wrought in the cases of [[victims]] of nervous disorders. Nevertheless, there had been a few cases of real [[Possessed|spirit possession]] relieved by these ministers, and referring to these, [[Jesus]] said: " It is not strange that these [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_77#77:7._THE_REBEL_MIDWAYERS disobedient minor spirits] should be subject to you, seeing that I beheld [[Satan]] falling as lightning from heaven. But [[rejoice]] not so much over this, for I [[declare]] to you that, as soon as I return to [[Universal Father|my Father]], we will send forth our spirits into the very [[minds]] of men so that no more can these few [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_77#77:7._THE_REBEL_MIDWAYERS lost spirits] enter the [[minds]] of unfortunate [[mortals]]. I [[rejoice]] with you that you have [[power]] with men, but be not lifted up because of this [[experience]] but the rather [[rejoice]] that your [[names]] are [[written]] on the rolls of heaven, and that you are thus to go forward in an [[Ascension Career|endless career]] of [[spiritual]] [[conquest]]. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_10] |
| − | 163:6.3 And it was at this time, just before partaking of the evening meal, that [[Jesus]] [[experienced]] one of those rare [[moments]] of [[emotional]] [[ecstasy]] which his followers had occasionally [[witnessed]]. He said: " I thank you, my Father, Lord of [[heaven]] and [[earth]], that, while this [[wonderful]] [[gospel]] was hidden from the [[wise]] and [[self-righteous]], the [[spirit]] has [[revealed]] these spiritual glories to these [[children]] of [[the kingdom]]. Yes, my Father, it must have been pleasing in your [[sight]] to do this, and I [[rejoice]] to know that the good news will spread to all the world even after I shall have returned to you and the [[work]] which you have given me to [[perform]]. I am mightily moved as I [[realize]] you are about to deliver all [[authority]] into my hands, that only you really know who I am, and that only I really know you, and those to whom I have [[revealed]] you. And when I have finished this [[revelation]] to my brethren in the [[flesh]], I will continue the [[revelation]] to your [[creatures]] on high. "[ | + | 163:6.3 And it was at this time, just before partaking of the evening meal, that [[Jesus]] [[experienced]] one of those rare [[moments]] of [[emotional]] [[ecstasy]] which his followers had occasionally [[witnessed]]. He said: " I thank you, my Father, Lord of [[heaven]] and [[earth]], that, while this [[wonderful]] [[gospel]] was hidden from the [[wise]] and [[self-righteous]], the [[spirit]] has [[revealed]] these spiritual glories to these [[children]] of [[the kingdom]]. Yes, my Father, it must have been pleasing in your [[sight]] to do this, and I [[rejoice]] to know that the good news will spread to all the world even after I shall have returned to you and the [[work]] which you have given me to [[perform]]. I am mightily moved as I [[realize]] you are about to deliver all [[authority]] into my hands, that only you really know who I am, and that only I really know you, and those to whom I have [[revealed]] you. And when I have finished this [[revelation]] to my brethren in the [[flesh]], I will continue the [[revelation]] to your [[creatures]] on high. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_11] |
| − | 163:6.4 When [[Jesus]] had thus spoken to [[the Father]], he turned aside to speak to his [[apostles]] and ministers: " Blessed are the eyes which see and the ears which hear these things. Let me say to you that many [[prophets]] and many of the great men of the [[past]] [[Epoch|ages]] have [[desired]] to behold what you now see, but it was not granted them. And many [[generations]] of the [[children]] of [[light]] yet to come will, when they hear of these things, [[envy]] you who have heard and seen them. "[ | + | 163:6.4 When [[Jesus]] had thus spoken to [[the Father]], he turned aside to speak to his [[apostles]] and ministers: " Blessed are the eyes which see and the ears which hear these things. Let me say to you that many [[prophets]] and many of the great men of the [[past]] [[Epoch|ages]] have [[desired]] to behold what you now see, but it was not granted them. And many [[generations]] of the [[children]] of [[light]] yet to come will, when they hear of these things, [[envy]] you who have heard and seen them. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_13] |
| − | 163:6.5 Then, speaking to all the [[disciples]], he said: " You have heard how many [[cities]] and villages have received the good news of [[the kingdom]], and how my ministers and [[teachers]] have been received by both the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jews Jew] and the [[gentile]]. And [[blessed]] indeed are these [[communities]] which have elected to [[believe]] the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]]. But woe upon the [[light]]-[[rejecting]] [[inhabitants]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chorazin Chorazin], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethsaida_Julias#Bethsaida_Julias Bethsaida-Julias], and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum], the [[cities]] which did not well [[receive]] these [[messengers]]. I [[declare]] that, if the mighty works done in these places had been done in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyre,_Lebanon Tyre] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidon Sidon], the people of these so-called [[heathen]] [[cities]] would have long since [[repented]] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cilice sackcloth] and ashes.[ | + | 163:6.5 Then, speaking to all the [[disciples]], he said: " You have heard how many [[cities]] and villages have received the good news of [[the kingdom]], and how my ministers and [[teachers]] have been received by both the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jews Jew] and the [[gentile]]. And [[blessed]] indeed are these [[communities]] which have elected to [[believe]] the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]]. But woe upon the [[light]]-[[rejecting]] [[inhabitants]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chorazin Chorazin], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethsaida_Julias#Bethsaida_Julias Bethsaida-Julias], and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum], the [[cities]] which did not well [[receive]] these [[messengers]]. I [[declare]] that, if the mighty works done in these places had been done in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyre,_Lebanon Tyre] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidon Sidon], the people of these so-called [[heathen]] [[cities]] would have long since [[repented]] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cilice sackcloth] and ashes.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Job#Chapter_.42] It shall indeed be more tolerable for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyre,_Lebanon Tyre] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidon Sidon] in the day of [[judgment]]. " |
| − | 163:6.6 The next day being the [[Sabbath]], [[Jesus]] went apart with [ | + | 163:6.6 The next day being the [[Sabbath]], [[Jesus]] went apart with [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_163#163:1._ORDINATION_OF_THE_SEVENTY the seventy] and said to them: " I did indeed [[rejoice]] with you when you came back bearing the good tidings of the [[reception]] of the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]] by so many people scattered throughout [[Galilee]], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samaria Samaria], and [[Judea]]. But why were you so [[surprisingly]] elated? Did you not [[expect]] that your [[message]] would [[manifest]] [[power]] in its delivery? Did you go forth with so little [[faith]] in this [[gospel]] that you come back in [[surprise]] at its effectiveness? And now, while I would not quench your spirit of [[rejoicing]], I would sternly [[warn]] you against the subtleties of [[pride]], spiritual pride. If you could [[understand]] the downfall of [[Lucifer]], the [[iniquitous]] one, you would [[solemn]]ly [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shunning shun] all forms of [[spiritual]] [[pride]]. |
| − | 163:6.7 " You have entered upon this great [[work]] of [[teaching]] [[mortal]] man that he is a [ | + | 163:6.7 " You have entered upon this great [[work]] of [[teaching]] [[mortal]] man that he is a [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:5._MORTALS_OF_TIME_AND_SPACE son of God]. I have shown you the way; go forth to do your [[duty]] and be not weary in well doing.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=2nd_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Thessalonians] To you and to all who shall follow in your steps down through the [[Epoch|ages]], let me say: I always stand near, and my [[invitation]]-call is, and ever shall be, Come to me all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you [[rest]]. Take my [[yoke]] upon you and [[learn]] of me, for I am true and [[loyal]], and you shall find [[spiritual]] rest for your [[souls]]. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_11] |
163:6.8 And they found [[the Master]]'s [[words]] to be true when they put his [[promises]] to the test. And since that day countless thousands also have tested and [[proved]] the surety of these same [[promises]]. | 163:6.8 And they found [[the Master]]'s [[words]] to be true when they put his [[promises]] to the test. And since that day countless thousands also have tested and [[proved]] the surety of these same [[promises]]. | ||
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Revision as of 21:28, 12 December 2020
163:6.1 On Friday, December 30, while Jesus was away in the near-by hills with Peter, James, and John, the seventy messengers were arriving by couples, accompanied by numerous believers, at the Pella headquarters. All seventy were assembled at the teaching site about five o'clock when Jesus returned to the camp. The evening meal was delayed for more than an hour while these enthusiasts for the gospel of the kingdom related their experiences. David's messengers had brought much of this news to the apostles during previous weeks, but it was truly inspiring to hear these newly ordained teachers of the gospel personally tell how their message had been received by hungry [Jews and gentiles. At last Jesus was able to see men going out to spread the good news without his personal presence. The Master now knew that he could leave this world without seriously hindering the progress of the kingdom.
163:6.2 When the seventy related how " even the devils were subject "[1] to them, they referred to the wonderful cures they had wrought in the cases of victims of nervous disorders. Nevertheless, there had been a few cases of real spirit possession relieved by these ministers, and referring to these, Jesus said: " It is not strange that these disobedient minor spirits should be subject to you, seeing that I beheld Satan falling as lightning from heaven. But rejoice not so much over this, for I declare to you that, as soon as I return to my Father, we will send forth our spirits into the very minds of men so that no more can these few lost spirits enter the minds of unfortunate mortals. I rejoice with you that you have power with men, but be not lifted up because of this experience but the rather rejoice that your names are written on the rolls of heaven, and that you are thus to go forward in an endless career of spiritual conquest. "[2]
163:6.3 And it was at this time, just before partaking of the evening meal, that Jesus experienced one of those rare moments of emotional ecstasy which his followers had occasionally witnessed. He said: " I thank you, my Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that, while this wonderful gospel was hidden from the wise and self-righteous, the spirit has revealed these spiritual glories to these children of the kingdom. Yes, my Father, it must have been pleasing in your sight to do this, and I rejoice to know that the good news will spread to all the world even after I shall have returned to you and the work which you have given me to perform. I am mightily moved as I realize you are about to deliver all authority into my hands, that only you really know who I am, and that only I really know you, and those to whom I have revealed you. And when I have finished this revelation to my brethren in the flesh, I will continue the revelation to your creatures on high. "[3]
163:6.4 When Jesus had thus spoken to the Father, he turned aside to speak to his apostles and ministers: " Blessed are the eyes which see and the ears which hear these things. Let me say to you that many prophets and many of the great men of the past ages have desired to behold what you now see, but it was not granted them. And many generations of the children of light yet to come will, when they hear of these things, envy you who have heard and seen them. "[4]
163:6.5 Then, speaking to all the disciples, he said: " You have heard how many cities and villages have received the good news of the kingdom, and how my ministers and teachers have been received by both the Jew and the gentile. And blessed indeed are these communities which have elected to believe the gospel of the kingdom. But woe upon the light-rejecting inhabitants of Chorazin, Bethsaida-Julias, and Capernaum, the cities which did not well receive these messengers. I declare that, if the mighty works done in these places had been done in Tyre and Sidon, the people of these so-called heathen cities would have long since repented in sackcloth and ashes.[5] It shall indeed be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgment. "
163:6.6 The next day being the Sabbath, Jesus went apart with the seventy and said to them: " I did indeed rejoice with you when you came back bearing the good tidings of the reception of the gospel of the kingdom by so many people scattered throughout Galilee, Samaria, and Judea. But why were you so surprisingly elated? Did you not expect that your message would manifest power in its delivery? Did you go forth with so little faith in this gospel that you come back in surprise at its effectiveness? And now, while I would not quench your spirit of rejoicing, I would sternly warn you against the subtleties of pride, spiritual pride. If you could understand the downfall of Lucifer, the iniquitous one, you would solemnly shun all forms of spiritual pride.
163:6.7 " You have entered upon this great work of teaching mortal man that he is a son of God. I have shown you the way; go forth to do your duty and be not weary in well doing.[6] To you and to all who shall follow in your steps down through the ages, let me say: I always stand near, and my invitation-call is, and ever shall be, Come to me all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of me, for I am true and loyal, and you shall find spiritual rest for your souls. "[7]
163:6.8 And they found the Master's words to be true when they put his promises to the test. And since that day countless thousands also have tested and proved the surety of these same promises.
