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186:2.1 When [[Jesus]] was [[arrested]], he knew that his [[work]] on [[earth]], in the likeness of [[mortal]] [[flesh]], was finished. He fully [[understood]] the sort of [[death]] he would die, and he was little concerned with the details of his so-called [[trials]].

186:2.1 When [[Jesus]] was [[arrested]], he knew that his [[work]] on [[earth]], in the likeness of [[mortal]] [[flesh]], was finished. He fully [[understood]] the sort of [[death]] he would die, and he was little concerned with the details of his so-called [[trials]].

186:2.2 Before the [[Sanhedrist]] [[court]] [[Jesus]] declined to make replies to the [[testimony]] of [[perjured]] [[witnesses]]. There was but one [[question]] which would always elicit an answer, whether asked by [[friend]] or [[foe]], and that was the one concerning the [[nature]] and [[divinity]] of his [[mission]] on [[earth]]. When asked if he were the [[Creator Son|Son of God]], he unfailingly made reply. He [[steadfastly]] refused to [[speak]] when in the [[presence]] of the [[curious]] and [[wicked]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herod_Antipas Herod]. Before [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilate Pilate] he [[spoke]] only when he [[thought]] that [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilate Pilate] or some other [[sincere]] [[person]] might be helped to a better [[knowledge]] of the [[truth]] by what he said. [[Jesus]] had taught his [[apostles]] the uselessness of casting their pearls before swine, and he now [[dared]] to [[practice]] what he had taught. His [[conduct]] at this time [[Demonstration|exemplified]] the patient submission of the [[human]] [[nature]] coupled with the [[majestic]] [[silence]] and [[solemn]] [[dignity]] of the [[divine]] [[nature]]. He was altogether willing to [[discuss]] with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilate Pilate] any [[question]] related to the [[political]] charges brought against him—any [[question]] which he [[recognized]] as belonging to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_governor governor]'s [[jurisdiction]].

186:2.2 Before the [[Sanhedrist]] [[court]] [[Jesus]] declined to make replies to the [[testimony]] of [[perjured]] [[witnesses]]. There was but one [[question]] which would always elicit an answer, whether asked by [[friend]] or [[foe]], and that was the one concerning the [[nature]] and [[divinity]] of his [[mission]] on [[earth]]. When asked if he were the [[Creator Son|Son of God]], he unfailingly made reply. He [[steadfastly]] refused to [[speak]] when in the [[presence]] of the [[curious]] and [[wicked]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herod_Antipas Herod]. Before [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilate Pilate] he [[spoke]] only when he [[thought]] that [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilate Pilate] or some other [[sincere]] [[person]] might be helped to a better [[knowledge]] of the [[truth]] by what he said. [[Jesus]] had taught his [[apostles]] the uselessness of casting their pearls before swine, and he now [[dared]] to [[practice]] what he had taught. His [[conduct]] at this time [[Demonstration|exemplified]] the patient submission of the [[human]] [[nature]] coupled with the [[majestic]] [[silence]] and [[solemn]] [[dignity]] of the [[divine]] [[nature]]. He was altogether willing to [[discuss]] with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilate Pilate] any [[question]] related to the [[political]] charges brought against him—any [[question]] which he [[recognized]] as belonging to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_governor governor]'s [[jurisdiction]].

186:2.3 [[Jesus]] was convinced that it was the will of [[the Father]] that he submit himself to the [[natural]] and ordinary [[course]] of [[human]] [[events]] just as every other [[mortal]] [[creature]] must, and therefore he refused to employ even his [[purely]] [[human]] [[powers]] of [[persuasive]] [[eloquence]] to [[influence]] the outcome of the [[machinations]] of his socially nearsighted and [[spiritually]] blinded fellow [[mortals]]. Although [[Jesus]] lived and died on [[Urantia]], his whole [[human]] [[career]], from first to last, was a [[spectacle]] [[designed]] to [[influence]] and instruct the entire [[universe]] of [[Nebadon|his creation]] and unceasing upholding.

186:2.3 [[Jesus]] was convinced that it was the will of [[the Father]] that he submit himself to the [[natural]] and ordinary [[course]] of [[human]] [[events]] just as every other [[mortal]] [[creature]] must, and therefore he refused to employ even his [[purely]] [[human]] [[powers]] of [[persuasive]] [[eloquence]] to [[influence]] the outcome of the [[machinations]] of his socially nearsighted and [[spiritually]] blinded fellow [[mortals]]. Although [[Jesus]] lived and died on [[Urantia]], his whole [[human]] [[career]], from first to last, was a [[spectacle]] [[designed]] to [[influence]] and instruct the entire [[universe]] of [[Nebadon|his creation]] and unceasing upholding.

186:2.4 These shortsighted [[Jews]] clamored unseemlily for [[the Master]]'s [[death]] while he stood there in awful [[silence]] looking upon the [[death]] scene of a [[nation]]—his [[earthly]] [[father]]'s own people.

186:2.4 These shortsighted [[Jews]] clamored unseemlily for [[the Master]]'s [[death]] while he stood there in awful [[silence]] looking upon the [[death]] scene of a [[nation]]—his [[earthly]] [[father]]'s own people.

186:2.5 [[Jesus]] had acquired that [[type]] of [[human]] [[character]] which could preserve its [[composure]] and [[assert]] its [[dignity]] in the [[face]] of continued and gratuitous [[insult]]. He could not be [[intimidated]]. When first [[assaulted]] by the [[servant]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annas Annas], he had only suggested the propriety of calling [[witnesses]] who might duly [[testify]] against him.

186:2.5 [[Jesus]] had acquired that [[type]] of [[human]] [[character]] which could preserve its [[composure]] and [[assert]] its [[dignity]] in the [[face]] of continued and gratuitous [[insult]]. He could not be [[intimidated]]. When first [[assaulted]] by the [[servant]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annas Annas], he had only suggested the propriety of calling [[witnesses]] who might duly [[testify]] against him.

186:2.6 From first to last, in his so-called [[trial]] before [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilate Pilate], the onlooking [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_39 celestial hosts] could not refrain from broadcasting to the [[universe]] the depiction of the scene of " [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pialte Pilate] on [[trial]] before [[Jesus]]. "

186:2.6 From first to last, in his so-called [[trial]] before [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilate Pilate], the onlooking [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_39 celestial hosts] could not refrain from broadcasting to the [[universe]] the depiction of the scene of " [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pialte Pilate] on [[trial]] before [[Jesus]]. "

186:2.7 When before [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caiaphas Caiaphas], and when all the [[perjured]] [[testimony]] had broken down, [[Jesus]] did not [[hesitate]] to answer the [[question]] of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kohen_Gadol chief priest], thereby providing in his own [[testimony]] that which they [[desired]] as a basis for [[convicting]] him of [[blasphemy]].

186:2.7 When before [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caiaphas Caiaphas], and when all the [[perjured]] [[testimony]] had broken down, [[Jesus]] did not [[hesitate]] to answer the [[question]] of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kohen_Gadol chief priest], thereby providing in his own [[testimony]] that which they [[desired]] as a basis for [[convicting]] him of [[blasphemy]].

186:2.8 [[The Master]] never displayed the least interest in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilate Pilate]'s well-meant but halfhearted [[efforts]] to [[effect]] his [[Liberty|release]]. He really [[pitied]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilate Pilate] and [[sincerely]] endeavored to [[enlighten]] his [[darkened]] [[mind]]. He was wholly [[passive]] to all the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_governor Roman governor]'s [[appeals]] to the [[Jews]] to withdraw their [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criminal_charge criminal charges] against him. Throughout the whole sorrowful [[ordeal]] he bore himself with [[simple]] [[dignity]] and unostentatious [[majesty]]. He would not so much as cast [[reflections]] of insincerity upon his would-be [[murderers]] when they asked if he were " [[king]] of the [[Jews]]. " With but little qualifying [[explanation]] he accepted the designation, knowing that, while they had [[chosen]] to [[reject]] him, he would be the last to afford them real [[national]] [[leadership]], even in a [[spiritual]] sense.

186:2.8 [[The Master]] never displayed the least interest in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilate Pilate]'s well-meant but halfhearted [[efforts]] to [[effect]] his [[Liberty|release]]. He really [[pitied]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilate Pilate] and [[sincerely]] endeavored to [[enlighten]] his [[darkened]] [[mind]]. He was wholly [[passive]] to all the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_governor Roman governor]'s [[appeals]] to the [[Jews]] to withdraw their [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criminal_charge criminal charges] against him. Throughout the whole sorrowful [[ordeal]] he bore himself with [[simple]] [[dignity]] and unostentatious [[majesty]]. He would not so much as cast [[reflections]] of insincerity upon his would-be [[murderers]] when they asked if he were " [[king]] of the [[Jews]]. " With but little qualifying [[explanation]] he accepted the designation, knowing that, while they had [[chosen]] to [[reject]] him, he would be the last to afford them real [[national]] [[leadership]], even in a [[spiritual]] sense.

186:2.9 [[Jesus]] said little during these [[trials]], but he said enough to show all [[mortals]] the kind of [[human]] [[character]] man can [[perfect]] in [[partnership]] with [[God]] and to [[reveal]] to all the [[universe]] the [[manner]] in which [[God]] can become [[manifest]] in the life of the [[creature]] when such a [[creature]] truly chooses to [[do the will of the Father]], thus becoming an [[active]] [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:6._THE_FAITH_SONS_OF_GOD son of the living God].

186:2.9 [[Jesus]] said little during these [[trials]], but he said enough to show all [[mortals]] the kind of [[human]] [[character]] man can [[perfect]] in [[partnership]] with [[God]] and to [[reveal]] to all the [[universe]] the [[manner]] in which [[God]] can become [[manifest]] in the life of the [[creature]] when such a [[creature]] truly chooses to [[do the will of the Father]], thus becoming an [[active]] [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:6._THE_FAITH_SONS_OF_GOD son of the living God].

186:2.10 His [[love]] for [[ignorant]] [[mortals]] is fully disclosed by his [[patience]] and great [[self]]-[[possession]] in the face of the jeers, blows, and buffetings of the coarse [[soldiers]] and the unthinking [[servants]]. He was not even [[angry]] when they blindfolded him and, derisively striking him in the [[face]], exclaimed: " [[Prophesy]] to us who it was that struck you. "

186:2.10 His [[love]] for [[ignorant]] [[mortals]] is fully disclosed by his [[patience]] and great [[self]]-[[possession]] in the face of the jeers, blows, and buffetings of the coarse [[soldiers]] and the unthinking [[servants]]. He was not even [[angry]] when they blindfolded him and, derisively striking him in the [[face]], exclaimed: " [[Prophesy]] to us who it was that struck you. "

186:2.11 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilate Pilate] [[spoke]] more truly than he knew when, after [[Jesus]] had been [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scourge scourged], he presented him before [[the multitude]], exclaiming, " Behold the man! " Indeed, the [[fear]]-ridden [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_governor Roman governor] little [[dreamed]] that at just that [[moment]] the [[universe]] stood at [[attention]], gazing upon this [[unique]] scene of its beloved [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_21#21:3._LOCAL_UNIVERSE_SOVEREIGNTY Sovereign] thus subjected in [[humiliation]] to the taunts and blows of his [[darkened]] and degraded [[mortal]] subjects. And as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilate Pilate] [[spoke]], there [[echoed]] throughout all [[Nebadon]], " Behold [[God]] and [[man]]! " Throughout a [[universe]], untold millions have ever since that day continued to behold that man, while the [[God]] of [[Havona]], the [[supreme]] ruler of the [[universe of universes]], [[accepts]] the man of [[Nazareth]] as the [[satisfaction]] of the [[ideal]] of the [[mortal]] [[creatures]] of this [[local universe]] of [[time and space]]. In his matchless life he never [[failed]] to [[reveal]] [[God]] to man. Now, in these final [[episodes]] of his [[mortal]] [[career]] and in his subsequent [[death]], he made a new and [[touching]] [[revelation]] of man to God.

186:2.11 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilate Pilate] [[spoke]] more truly than he knew when, after [[Jesus]] had been [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scourge scourged], he presented him before [[the multitude]], exclaiming, " Behold the man! " Indeed, the [[fear]]-ridden [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_governor Roman governor] little [[dreamed]] that at just that [[moment]] the [[universe]] stood at [[attention]], gazing upon this [[unique]] scene of its beloved [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_21#21:3._LOCAL_UNIVERSE_SOVEREIGNTY Sovereign] thus subjected in [[humiliation]] to the taunts and blows of his [[darkened]] and degraded [[mortal]] subjects. And as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilate Pilate] [[spoke]], there [[echoed]] throughout all [[Nebadon]], " Behold [[God]] and [[man]]! " Throughout a [[universe]], untold millions have ever since that day continued to behold that man, while the [[God]] of [[Havona]], the [[supreme]] ruler of the [[universe of universes]], [[accepts]] the man of [[Nazareth]] as the [[satisfaction]] of the [[ideal]] of the [[mortal]] [[creatures]] of this [[local universe]] of [[time and space]]. In his matchless life he never [[failed]] to [[reveal]] [[God]] to man. Now, in these final [[episodes]] of his [[mortal]] [[career]] and in his subsequent [[death]], he made a new and [[touching]] [[revelation]] of man to God.

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