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==CHAPTER 8==

==CHAPTER 8==

*"My Father, I now bring to you these men, my messengers. From among our children on earth I have chosen these twelve to go forth to represent me as I came forth to represent you. Love them and be with them as you have loved and been with me. And now, my Father, give these men wisdom as I place all the affairs of the coming kingdom in their hands. And I would, if it is your will, tarry on earth a time to help them in their labors for the kingdom. And again, my Father, I thank you for these men, and I commit them to your keeping while I go on to finish the work you have given me to do."

*"My Father, I now bring to you these men, my messengers. From among our children on earth I have chosen these twelve to go forth to represent me as I came forth to represent you. Love them and be with them as you have loved and been with me. And now, my Father, give these men wisdom as I place all the affairs of the coming kingdom in their hands. And I would, if it is your will, tarry on earth a time to help them in their labors for the kingdom. And again, my Father, I thank you for these men, and I commit them to your keeping while I go on to finish the work you have given me to do."

When Jesus had finished praying, the apostles remained each man bowed in his place. It was many minutes before even Peter dared lift up his eyes to look upon the Master. One by one they embraced Jesus, but no man said aught. A great silence pervaded the place while a host of celestial beings looked down upon this solemn and sacred scene -- the Creator of a universe placing the affairs of the divine brotherhood of man under the direction of human minds.  

When Jesus had finished praying, the apostles remained each man bowed in his place. It was many minutes before even Peter dared lift up his eyes to look upon the Master. One by one they embraced Jesus, but no man said aught. A great silence pervaded the place while a host of celestial beings looked down upon this solemn and sacred scene -- the Creator of a universe placing the affairs of the divine brotherhood of man under the direction of human minds.  

*“I send you forth to proclaim liberty to the spiritual captives, joy to those in the bondage of fear, and to heal the sick in accordance with the will of my Father in heaven. When you find my children in distress, speak encouragingly to them, saying:  

*“I send you forth to proclaim liberty to the spiritual captives, joy to those in the bondage of fear, and to heal the sick in accordance with the will of my Father in heaven. When you find my children in distress, speak encouragingly to them, saying:  

**"Happy are the poor in spirit, the humble, for theirs are the treasures of the kingdom of heaven.  

**"Happy are the poor in spirit, the humble, for theirs are the treasures of the kingdom of heaven.  

**"Happy are they who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Happy are you when men shall revile you and persecute you and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven.  

**"Happy are they who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Happy are you when men shall revile you and persecute you and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven.  

*"My brethren, as I send you forth, you are the salt of the earth, salt with a saving savor. But if this salt has lost its savor, wherewith shall it be salted? It is henceforth good for nothing but to be cast out and trodden under foot of men.  

*"My brethren, as I send you forth, you are the salt of the earth, salt with a saving savor. But if this salt has lost its savor, wherewith shall it be salted? It is henceforth good for nothing but to be cast out and trodden under foot of men.  

====[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_140#140:6._THE_EVENING_OF_THE_ORDINATION The Evening of the Ordination]====

====[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_140#140:6._THE_EVENING_OF_THE_ORDINATION The Evening of the Ordination]====

Sunday evening, on reaching the home of Zebedee from the highlands north of Capernaum, Jesus and the twelve partook of a simple meal. Afterward, while Jesus went for a walk along the beach, the twelve talked among themselves. After a brief conference, while the twins built a small fire to give them warmth and more light, Andrew went out to find Jesus, and when he had overtaken him, he said:  

Sunday evening, on reaching the home of Zebedee from the highlands north of Capernaum, Jesus and the twelve partook of a simple meal. Afterward, while Jesus went for a walk along the beach, the twelve talked among themselves. After a brief conference, while the twins built a small fire to give them warmth and more light, Andrew went out to find Jesus, and when he had overtaken him, he said:  

*"Master, my brethren are unable to comprehend what you have said about the kingdom. We do not feel able to begin this work until you have given us further instruction. I have come to ask you to join us in the garden and help us to understand the meaning of your words."  

*<u>"Master, my brethren are unable to comprehend what you have said about the '''kingdom'''.</u> We do not feel able to begin this work until you have given us further instruction. I have come to ask you to join us in the garden and help us to understand the meaning of your words."  

Jesus went with Andrew to meet with the apostles. When he had entered the garden, he gathered the apostles around him and taught them further, saying:

Jesus went with Andrew to meet with the apostles. When he had entered the garden, he gathered the apostles around him and taught them further, saying:

Then said Simon Peter:  

Then said Simon Peter:  

*'''"Master, if you have a new commandment, we would hear it. Reveal the new way to us."'''

*"Master, if you have a new commandment, we would hear it. Reveal the new way to us."  

Jesus answered Peter:

Jesus answered Peter:

*"You have heard it said by those who teach the law `you shall not kill. That whosoever kills shall be subject to judgment.' But I look beyond the act to uncover the motive. I declare to you that every one who is angry with his brother is in danger of condemnation. He who nurses hatred in his heart and plans vengeance in his mind stands in danger of judgment. You must judge your fellows by their deeds. The Father in heaven judges by the intent.  

*"You have heard it said by those who teach the law `you shall not kill. That whosoever kills shall be subject to judgment.' But I look beyond the act to uncover the motive. I declare to you that every one who is angry with his brother is in danger of condemnation. He who nurses hatred in his heart and plans vengeance in his mind stands in danger of judgment. You must judge your fellows by their deeds. The Father in heaven judges by the intent.  

*''You have heard the teachers of the law say, `you shall not commit adultery.' But I say to you that every man who looks upon a woman with intent to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. You can only judge men by their acts, but my Father looks into the hearts of his children and in mercy adjudges them in accordance with their intents and real desires."

*You have heard the teachers of the law say, `you shall not commit adultery.' But I say to you that every man who looks upon a woman with intent to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. You can only judge men by their acts, but my Father looks into the hearts of his children and in mercy adjudges them in accordance with their intents and real desires."

 

 

 

Jesus was minded to go on discussing the other commandments when James Zebedee interrupted him, asking:  

Jesus was minded to go on discussing the other commandments when James Zebedee interrupted him, asking:  

Then asked Nathaniel:  

Then asked Nathaniel:  

*"Master, shall we give no place to justice? The Law of Moses says, `An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.' What shall we say?"  

*<u>"Master, shall we give no place to '''justice'''? The Law of Moses says, `An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.' What shall we say?"</u>

And Jesus answered:

And Jesus answered:

Leading the way into the house. When Peter returned from the presence of his Master much cheered and greatly encouraged, James decided to go in to talk with Jesus. So on through the early hours of the morning, the other apostles went in, one by one.

Leading the way into the house. When Peter returned from the presence of his Master much cheered and greatly encouraged, James decided to go in to talk with Jesus. So on through the early hours of the morning, the other apostles went in, one by one.

====The Week Following The Ordination====

====The Week Following The Ordination====

Simon Zelotes asked:  

Simon Zelotes asked:  

*"'''But, Master, are all men the sons of God'''?"  

*<u>"But, Master, are all men the '''sons of God'''?"</u>

And Jesus answered:

And Jesus answered:

But the apostles could not grasp such a doctrine. John asked Jesus:  

But the apostles could not grasp such a doctrine. John asked Jesus:  

*"Master, what is the kingdom of heaven?"  

*<u>"Master, what is the '''kingdom of heaven'''?"</u>

And Jesus answered:

And Jesus answered: