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==PAPER 150: THE THIRD PREACHING TOUR==

==PAPER 150: THE THIRD PREACHING TOUR==

150:0.1 On Sunday evening, January 16, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/29_AD A.D. 29], [[Abner]], with [[the apostles]] of [[John the Baptist|John]], reached [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethsaida Bethsaida] and went into joint [[conference]] with [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] and the [[apostles]] of [[Jesus]] the next day. [[Abner]] and his [[associates]] made their [[headquarters]] at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hebron Hebron] and were in the [[habit]] of coming up to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethsaida Bethsaida] periodically for these [[conferences]].

150:0.1 On Sunday evening, January 16, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/29_AD A.D. 29], [[Abner]], with [[the apostles]] of [[John the Baptist|John]], reached [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethsaida Bethsaida] and went into joint [[conference]] with [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] and the [[apostles]] of [[Jesus]] the next day. [[Abner]] and his [[associates]] made their [[headquarters]] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hebron Hebron] and were in the [[habit]] of coming up to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethsaida Bethsaida] periodically for these [[conferences]].

150:0.2 Among the many matters [[considered]] by this joint [[conference]] was the [[practice]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anointing_of_the_Sick anointing the sick] with certain forms of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anointing_of_the_Sick#Sacramental_Oil oil] in [[connection]] with [[prayers]] for [[healing]]. Again did [[Jesus]] decline to [[participate]] in their [[discussions]] or to [[express]] himself regarding their conclusions. The [[apostles]] of [[John the Baptist|John]] had always used the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anointing_of_the_Sick#Sacramental_Oil anointing oil] in their [[ministry]] to the [[sick]] and afflicted, and they sought to [[establish]] this as a [[uniform]] [[practice]] for both [[groups]], but [[the apostles]] of Jesus refused to bind themselves by such a [[regulation]].

150:0.2 Among the many matters [[considered]] by this joint [[conference]] was the [[practice]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anointing_of_the_Sick anointing the sick] with certain forms of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anointing_of_the_Sick#Sacramental_Oil oil] in [[connection]] with [[prayers]] for [[healing]]. Again did [[Jesus]] decline to [[participate]] in their [[discussions]] or to [[express]] himself regarding their conclusions. The [[apostles]] of [[John the Baptist|John]] had always used the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anointing_of_the_Sick#Sacramental_Oil anointing oil] in their [[ministry]] to the [[sick]] and afflicted, and they sought to [[establish]] this as a [[uniform]] [[practice]] for both [[groups]], but [[the apostles]] of Jesus refused to bind themselves by such a [[regulation]].

150:0.3 On Tuesday, January 18, the twenty-four were joined by the tested [[evangelists]], about seventy-five in number, at the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zebedee Zebedee] house in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethsaida Bethsaida] [[preparatory]] to being sent forth on the third preaching tour of [[Galilee]]. This third [[mission]] continued for a period of seven weeks.

150:0.3 On Tuesday, January 18, the twenty-four were joined by the tested [[evangelists]], about seventy-five in number, at the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zebedee Zebedee] house in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethsaida Bethsaida] [[preparatory]] to being sent forth on the third preaching tour of [[Galilee]]. This third [[mission]] continued for a period of seven weeks.

150:0.4 The [[evangelists]] were sent out in [[groups]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five five], while [[Jesus]] and [[the twelve]] [[traveled]] [[together]] most of the [[time]], the [[apostles]] going out [[two]] and two to [[baptize]] believers as occasion required. For a period of almost three weeks [[Abner]] and his [[associates]] also worked with the evangelistic groups, advising them and [[baptizing]] believers. They [[visited]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magdala Magdala], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiberias Tiberias], [[Nazareth]], and all the principal [[cities]] and villages of central and southern [[Galilee]], all the places previously [[visited]] and many others. This was their last [[message]] to [[Galilee]], except to the northern portions.

150:0.4 The [[evangelists]] were sent out in [[groups]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five five], while [[Jesus]] and [[the twelve]] [[traveled]] [[together]] most of the [[time]], the [[apostles]] going out [[two]] and two to [[baptize]] believers as occasion required. For a period of almost three weeks [[Abner]] and his [[associates]] also worked with the evangelistic groups, advising them and [[baptizing]] believers. They [[visited]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magdala Magdala], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiberias Tiberias], [[Nazareth]], and all the principal [[cities]] and villages of central and southern [[Galilee]], all the places previously [[visited]] and many others. This was their last [[message]] to [[Galilee]], except to the northern portions.

==150:1. THE WOMEN'S EVANGELISTIC CORPS==

==150:1. THE WOMEN'S EVANGELISTIC CORPS==

150:1.1 Of all the [[daring]] things which [[Jesus]] did in [[connection]] with his [[earth]] [[career]], the most [[amazing]] was his sudden [[announcement]] on the evening of January 16: " On the morrow we will set apart [[ten]] [[women]] for the ministering [[work]] of [[the kingdom]]. " At the beginning of the two weeks' period during which [[the apostles]] and the [[evangelists]] were to be absent from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethsaida Bethsaida] on their furlough, [[Jesus]] requested [[David Zebedee|David]] to summon his [[parents]] back to their [[home]] and to dispatch [[messengers]] calling to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethsaida Bethsaida] [[ten]] [[devout]] [[women]] who had served in the [[administration]] of the former encampment and the tented [[infirmary]]. These [[women]] had all [[listened]] to the instruction given the young [[evangelists]], but it had never occurred to either themselves or their [[teachers]] that [[Jesus]] would [[dare]] to commission [[women]] to [[teach]] the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]] and minister to the [[sick]]. These [[ten]] [[women]] selected and commissioned by [[Jesus]] were: Susanna, the daughter of the former [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chazan chazan] of the [[Nazareth]] [[synagogue]]; Joanna, the [[wife]] of Chuza, the steward of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herod_Antipas Herod Antipas]; Elizabeth, the daughter of a [[wealthy]] Jew of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiberias Tiberias] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sepphoris Sepphoris]; Martha, the [[elder]] sister of [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] and [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]]; Rachel, the sister-in-law of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jude,_brother_of_Jesus Jude], [[the Master]]'s [[brother]] in the [[flesh]]; Nasanta, the daughter of Elman, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syria Syrian] [[physician]]; Milcha, a cousin of the [[Apostle Thomas]]; Ruth, the eldest daughter of [[Matthew Lev]]i; Celta, the daughter of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_centurion Roman centurion]; and Agaman, a [[widow]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damascus Damascus]. Subsequently, [[Jesus]] added [[two]] other [[women]] to this group—[[Mary Magdalene]] and Rebecca, the daughter of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_of_Arimathea Joseph of Arimathea].

150:1.1 Of all the [[daring]] things which [[Jesus]] did in [[connection]] with his [[earth]] [[career]], the most [[amazing]] was his sudden [[announcement]] on the evening of January 16: " On the morrow we will set apart [[ten]] [[women]] for the ministering [[work]] of [[the kingdom]]. " At the beginning of the two weeks' period during which [[the apostles]] and the [[evangelists]] were to be absent from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethsaida Bethsaida] on their furlough, [[Jesus]] requested [[David Zebedee|David]] to summon his [[parents]] back to their [[home]] and to dispatch [[messengers]] calling to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethsaida Bethsaida] [[ten]] [[devout]] [[women]] who had served in the [[administration]] of the former encampment and the tented [[infirmary]]. These [[women]] had all [[listened]] to the instruction given the young [[evangelists]], but it had never occurred to either themselves or their [[teachers]] that [[Jesus]] would [[dare]] to commission [[women]] to [[teach]] the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]] and minister to the [[sick]]. These [[ten]] [[women]] selected and commissioned by [[Jesus]] were: Susanna, the daughter of the former [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chazan chazan] of the [[Nazareth]] [[synagogue]]; Joanna, the [[wife]] of Chuza, the steward of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herod_Antipas Herod Antipas]; Elizabeth, the daughter of a [[wealthy]] Jew of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiberias Tiberias] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sepphoris Sepphoris]; Martha, the [[elder]] sister of [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] and [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]]; Rachel, the sister-in-law of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jude,_brother_of_Jesus Jude], [[the Master]]'s [[brother]] in the [[flesh]]; Nasanta, the daughter of Elman, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syria Syrian] [[physician]]; Milcha, a cousin of the [[Apostle Thomas]]; Ruth, the eldest daughter of [[Matthew Lev]]i; Celta, the daughter of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centurion Roman centurion]; and Agaman, a [[widow]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damascus Damascus]. Subsequently, [[Jesus]] added [[two]] other [[women]] to this group—[[Mary Magdalene]] and Rebecca, the daughter of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_of_Arimathea Joseph of Arimathea].

150:1.2 [[Jesus]] [[authorized]] these [[women]] to [[effect]] their own [[organization]] and directed [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] to provide [[funds]] for their equipment and for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pack_animal pack animals]. The ten elected Susanna as their chief and Joanna as their treasurer. From this time on they furnished their own [[funds]]; never again did they draw upon [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] for [[support]].

150:1.2 [[Jesus]] [[authorized]] these [[women]] to [[effect]] their own [[organization]] and directed [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] to provide [[funds]] for their equipment and for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pack_animal pack animals]. The ten elected Susanna as their chief and Joanna as their treasurer. From this time on they furnished their own [[funds]]; never again did they draw upon [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] for [[support]].

150:1.3 It was most astounding in that day, when [[women]] were not even allowed on the main floor of the [[synagogue]] (being confined to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_temple#The_Court_of_the_Women women's gallery]), to behold them being [[recognized]] as [[authorized]] [[teachers]] of the new [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]]. The charge which [[Jesus]] gave these [[ten]] [[women]] as he set them apart for [[gospel]] teaching and [[ministry]] was the [http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Emancipation_Proclamation emancipation proclamation] which set [[free]] all [[women]] and for all time; no more was man to look upon [[woman]] as his [[spiritual]] inferior. This was a decided [[shock]] to even the [[twelve apostles]]. Notwithstanding they had many times heard [[the Master]] say that " in [[the kingdom]] of heaven there is neither [[rich]] nor [[poor]], [[free]] nor [[Slave|bond]], [[male]] nor [[female]], all are equally the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:5._MORTALS_OF_TIME_AND_SPACE sons and daughters of God], " they were [[literally]] stunned when he [[proposed]] [[formally]] to commission these [[ten]] [[women]] as [[religious]] [[teachers]] and even to [[permit]] their [[traveling]] about with them. The whole country was stirred up by this proceeding, the enemies of [[Jesus]] making great [[capital]] out of this move, but everywhere the [[women]] believers in the good news stood stanchly behind their chosen sisters and [[voiced]] no uncertain approval of this tardy acknowledgment of [[woman]]'s place in [[religious]] [[work]]. And this [[liberation]] of [[women]], giving them due [[recognition]], was [[practiced]] by [[the apostles]] [[immediately]] after [[the Master]]'s departure, albeit they fell back to the olden [[customs]] in subsequent [[generations]]. Throughout the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early_Christianity early days of the Christian church] [[women]] [[teachers]] and ministers were called deaconesses and were accorded general [[recognition]]. But [[Paul, the Apostle|Paul]], despite the [[fact]] that he conceded all this in [[theory]], never really incorporated it into his own [[attitude]] and [[personally]] found it [[difficult]] to carry out in [[practice]].

150:1.3 It was most astounding in that day, when [[women]] were not even allowed on the main floor of the [[synagogue]] (being confined to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_temple#The_Court_of_the_Women women's gallery]), to behold them being [[recognized]] as [[authorized]] [[teachers]] of the new [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]]. The charge which [[Jesus]] gave these [[ten]] [[women]] as he set them apart for [[gospel]] teaching and [[ministry]] was the [https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Emancipation_Proclamation emancipation proclamation] which set [[free]] all [[women]] and for all time; no more was man to look upon [[woman]] as his [[spiritual]] inferior. This was a decided [[shock]] to even the [[twelve apostles]]. Notwithstanding they had many times heard [[the Master]] say that " in [[the kingdom]] of heaven there is neither [[rich]] nor [[poor]], [[free]] nor [[Slave|bond]], [[male]] nor [[female]], all are equally the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:5._MORTALS_OF_TIME_AND_SPACE sons and daughters of God], " they were [[literally]] stunned when he [[proposed]] [[formally]] to commission these [[ten]] [[women]] as [[religious]] [[teachers]] and even to [[permit]] their [[traveling]] about with them. The whole country was stirred up by this proceeding, the enemies of [[Jesus]] making great [[capital]] out of this move, but everywhere the [[women]] believers in the good news stood stanchly behind their chosen sisters and [[voiced]] no uncertain approval of this tardy acknowledgment of [[woman]]'s place in [[religious]] [[work]]. And this [[liberation]] of [[women]], giving them due [[recognition]], was [[practiced]] by [[the apostles]] [[immediately]] after [[the Master]]'s departure, albeit they fell back to the olden [[customs]] in subsequent [[generations]]. Throughout the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early_Christianity early days of the Christian church] [[women]] [[teachers]] and ministers were called deaconesses and were accorded general [[recognition]]. But [[Paul, the Apostle|Paul]], despite the [[fact]] that he conceded all this in [[theory]], never really incorporated it into his own [[attitude]] and [[personally]] found it [[difficult]] to carry out in [[practice]].

==150:2. THE STOP AT MAGDALA==

==150:2. THE STOP AT MAGDALA==

150:2.1 As the apostolic party [[journeyed]] from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethsaida Bethsaida], the [[women]] [[traveled]] in the rear. During the [[conference]] time they always sat in a [[group]] in front and to the right of the [[speaker]]. Increasingly, [[women]] had become [[believers]] in the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]], and it had been a [[source]] of much [[difficulty]] and no end of [[embarrassment]] when they had [[desired]] to hold [[personal]] [[converse]] with [[Jesus]] or one of [[the apostles]]. Now all this was changed. When any of the [[women]] [[believers]] desired to see [[the Master]] or confer with the [[apostles]], they went to Susanna, and in company with one of the twelve [[women]] [[evangelists]], they would go at once into the [[presence]] of [[the Master]] or one of his [[apostles]].

150:2.1 As the apostolic party [[journeyed]] from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethsaida Bethsaida], the [[women]] [[traveled]] in the rear. During the [[conference]] time they always sat in a [[group]] in front and to the right of the [[speaker]]. Increasingly, [[women]] had become [[believers]] in the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]], and it had been a [[source]] of much [[difficulty]] and no end of [[embarrassment]] when they had [[desired]] to hold [[personal]] [[converse]] with [[Jesus]] or one of [[the apostles]]. Now all this was changed. When any of the [[women]] [[believers]] desired to see [[the Master]] or confer with the [[apostles]], they went to Susanna, and in company with one of the twelve [[women]] [[evangelists]], they would go at once into the [[presence]] of [[the Master]] or one of his [[apostles]].

150:2.2 It was at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magdala Magdala] that the [[women]] first [[demonstrated]] their usefulness and [[vindicated]] the [[wisdom]] of their [[choosing]]. [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] had imposed rather strict rules upon his [[associates]] about doing [[personal]] [[work]] with [[women]], especially with those of questionable [[character]]. When the party entered [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magdala Magdala], these ten [[women]] [[evangelists]] were [[free]] to enter the [[evil]] [[Prostitution|resorts]] and [[preach]] the glad tidings directly to all their inmates. And when [[visiting]] the [[sick]], these [[women]] were able to draw very close in their [[ministry]] to their afflicted sisters. As the result of the [[ministry]] of these ten [[women]] (afterward known as the twelve women) at this place, [[Mary Magdalene]] was won for [[the kingdom]]. Through a [[succession]] of misfortunes and in [[consequence]] of the [[attitude]] of reputable [[society]] toward [[women]] who commit such [[errors]] of [[judgment]], this woman had found herself in one of the [[nefarious]] [[Prostitution|resorts]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magdala Magdala]. It was Martha and Rachel who made plain to [[Mary]] that the doors of [[the kingdom]] were open to even such as she. [[Mary]] believed the [[good news]] and was [[baptized]] by [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] the next day.

150:2.2 It was at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magdala Magdala] that the [[women]] first [[demonstrated]] their usefulness and [[vindicated]] the [[wisdom]] of their [[choosing]]. [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] had imposed rather strict rules upon his [[associates]] about doing [[personal]] [[work]] with [[women]], especially with those of questionable [[character]]. When the party entered [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magdala Magdala], these ten [[women]] [[evangelists]] were [[free]] to enter the [[evil]] [[Prostitution|resorts]] and [[preach]] the glad tidings directly to all their inmates. And when [[visiting]] the [[sick]], these [[women]] were able to draw very close in their [[ministry]] to their afflicted sisters. As the result of the [[ministry]] of these ten [[women]] (afterward known as the twelve women) at this place, [[Mary Magdalene]] was won for [[the kingdom]]. Through a [[succession]] of misfortunes and in [[consequence]] of the [[attitude]] of reputable [[society]] toward [[women]] who commit such [[errors]] of [[judgment]], this woman had found herself in one of the [[nefarious]] [[Prostitution|resorts]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magdala Magdala]. It was Martha and Rachel who made plain to [[Mary]] that the doors of [[the kingdom]] were open to even such as she. [[Mary]] believed the [[good news]] and was [[baptized]] by [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] the next day.

150:2.3 [[Mary Magdalene]] became the most [[effective]] [[teacher]] of the [[gospel]] among this group of twelve [[women]] [[evangelists]]. She was set apart for such [[service]], together with Rebecca, at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jotapata Jotapata] about four weeks subsequent to her [[conversion]]. [[Mary]] and Rebecca, with the others of this [[group]], went on through the remainder of [[Jesus]]' life on [[earth]], laboring [[faithfully]] and effectively for the [[enlightenment]] and uplifting of their downtrodden sisters; and when the last and [[tragic]] [[episode]] in the [[drama]] of [[Jesus]]' life was being enacted, notwithstanding [[the apostles]] all fled but one, these [[women]] were all present, and not one either denied or [[betrayed]] him.

150:2.3 [[Mary Magdalene]] became the most [[effective]] [[teacher]] of the [[gospel]] among this group of twelve [[women]] [[evangelists]]. She was set apart for such [[service]], together with Rebecca, at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jotapata Jotapata] about four weeks subsequent to her [[conversion]]. [[Mary]] and Rebecca, with the others of this [[group]], went on through the remainder of [[Jesus]]' life on [[earth]], laboring [[faithfully]] and effectively for the [[enlightenment]] and uplifting of their downtrodden sisters; and when the last and [[tragic]] [[episode]] in the [[drama]] of [[Jesus]]' life was being enacted, notwithstanding [[the apostles]] all fled but one, these [[women]] were all present, and not one either denied or [[betrayed]] him.

==150:3. SABBATH AT TIBERIAS==

==150:3. SABBATH AT TIBERIAS==

150:3.1 The [[Sabbath]] services of the apostolic party had been put in the hands of the [[women]] by [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]], upon instructions from [[Jesus]]. This meant, of course, that they could not be held in the new [[synagogue]]. The [[women]] selected Joanna to have charge of this occasion, and the meeting was held in the banquet room of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herod_Antipas Herod]'s new palace, Herod being away in residence at Julias in Perea. Joanna read from the [[Scriptures]] concerning [[woman]]'s work in the [[religious]] life of [[Israel]], making [[reference]] to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miriam Miriam], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deborah Deborah], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esther Esther], and others.

150:3.1 The [[Sabbath]] services of the apostolic party had been put in the hands of the [[women]] by [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]], upon instructions from [[Jesus]]. This meant, of course, that they could not be held in the new [[synagogue]]. The [[women]] selected Joanna to have charge of this occasion, and the meeting was held in the banquet room of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herod_Antipas Herod]'s new palace, Herod being away in residence at Julias in Perea. Joanna read from the [[Scriptures]] concerning [[woman]]'s work in the [[religious]] life of [[Israel]], making [[reference]] to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miriam Miriam], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deborah Deborah], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esther Esther], and others.

150:3.2 Late that evening [[Jesus]] gave the [[united]] [[group]] a memorable [[talk]] on " [[Magic]] and [[Superstition]]. " In those days the [[appearance]] of a bright and supposedly new [[star]] was regarded as a token indicating that a great man had been [[born]] on [[earth]]. Such a star having then recently been [[observed]], [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] asked [[Jesus]] if these [[beliefs]] were well founded. In the long answer to [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]]'s question [[the Master]] entered upon a thoroughgoing [[discussion]] of the whole subject of [[human]] [[superstition]]. The [[statement]] which [[Jesus]] made at this time may be summarized in [[modern]] phraseology as follows:

150:3.2 Late that evening [[Jesus]] gave the [[united]] [[group]] a memorable [[talk]] on " [[Magic]] and [[Superstition]]. " In those days the [[appearance]] of a bright and supposedly new [[star]] was regarded as a token indicating that a great man had been [[born]] on [[earth]]. Such a star having then recently been [[observed]], [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] asked [[Jesus]] if these [[beliefs]] were well founded. In the long answer to [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]]'s question [[the Master]] entered upon a thoroughgoing [[discussion]] of the whole subject of [[human]] [[superstition]]. The [[statement]] which [[Jesus]] made at this time may be summarized in [[modern]] phraseology as follows:

*3. 150:3.5 The spirits of the [[dead]] do not come back to [[communicate]] with their [[families]] or their onetime [[friends]] among the living.

*3. 150:3.5 The spirits of the [[dead]] do not come back to [[communicate]] with their [[families]] or their onetime [[friends]] among the living.

*4. 150:3.6 [[Charms]] and [[relics]] are impotent to [[heal]] [[disease]], ward off disaster, or [[influence]] [[evil]] spirits; the [[belief]] in all such [[material]] means of [[influencing]] the [[spiritual]] world is nothing but gross [[superstition]].

*4. 150:3.6 [[Charms]] and [[relics]] are impotent to [[heal]] [[disease]], ward off disaster, or [[influence]] [[evil]] spirits; the [[belief]] in all such [[material]] means of [[influencing]] the [[spiritual]] world is nothing but gross [[superstition]].

*5. 150:3.7 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleromancy Casting lots], while it may be a convenient way of settling many minor [[difficulties]], is not a [[method]] designed to [[disclose]] the [[divine]] will. Such outcomes are purely matters of [[material]] [[chance]]. The only means of [[communion]] with the [[spiritual]] world is [[embraced]] in the spirit [[endowment]] of [[mankind]], the [[indwelling spirit]] of [[the Father]], together with the [[Spirit of Truth|outpoured spirit of the Son]] and the [[omnipresent]] [[influence]] of the [[Infinite Spirit]].

*5. 150:3.7 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleromancy Casting lots], while it may be a convenient way of settling many minor [[difficulties]], is not a [[method]] designed to [[disclose]] the [[divine]] will. Such outcomes are purely matters of [[material]] [[chance]]. The only means of [[communion]] with the [[spiritual]] world is [[embraced]] in the spirit [[endowment]] of [[mankind]], the [[indwelling spirit]] of [[the Father]], together with the [[Spirit of Truth|outpoured spirit of the Son]] and the [[omnipresent]] [[influence]] of the [[Infinite Spirit]].

*6. 150:3.8 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divination Divination], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sorcery sorcery], and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witchcraft witchcraft] are [[superstitions]] of [[ignorant]] [[minds]], as also are the [[delusions]] of [[magic]]. The [[belief]] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numerology magic numbers], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omens omens] of [[good]] [[luck]], and harbingers of bad luck, is [[pure]] and unfounded [[superstition]].

*6. 150:3.8 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divination Divination], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sorcery sorcery], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witchcraft witchcraft] are [[superstitions]] of [[ignorant]] [[minds]], as also are the [[delusions]] of [[magic]]. The [[belief]] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numerology magic numbers], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omens omens] of [[good]] [[luck]], and harbingers of bad luck, is [[pure]] and unfounded [[superstition]].

*7. 150:3.9 The [[interpretation]] of [[dreams]] is largely a [[superstitious]] and groundless [[system]] of [[ignorant]] and [[fantastic]] [[speculation]]. The [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]] must have nothing in common with the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oracle soothsayer priests] of [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_86 primitive religion].

*7. 150:3.9 The [[interpretation]] of [[dreams]] is largely a [[superstitious]] and groundless [[system]] of [[ignorant]] and [[fantastic]] [[speculation]]. The [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]] must have nothing in common with the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oracle soothsayer priests] of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_86 primitive religion].

*8. 150:3.10 The spirits of [[good]] or [[evil]] cannot dwell within [[material]] [[symbols]] of clay, wood, or metal; [[idols]] are nothing more than the [[material]] of which they are made.

*8. 150:3.10 The spirits of [[good]] or [[evil]] cannot dwell within [[material]] [[symbols]] of clay, wood, or metal; [[idols]] are nothing more than the [[material]] of which they are made.

*9. 150:3.11 The [[practices]] of the [[Incantation|enchanters]], the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wizards wizards], the [[magic]]ians, and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sorcery sorcerers], were derived from the [[superstitions]] of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Egyptian_religion Egyptians], the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Assyrian_religion Assyrians], the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babylonian_religion Babylonians], and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canaanite_religion ancient Canaanites]. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amulets Amulets] and all sorts of [[incantation]]s are futile either to win the [[protection]] of [[good]] spirits or to ward off supposed [[evil]] spirits.

*9. 150:3.11 The [[practices]] of the [[Incantation|enchanters]], the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wizards wizards], the [[magic]]ians, and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sorcery sorcerers], were derived from the [[superstitions]] of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Egyptian_religion Egyptians], the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Assyrian_religion Assyrians], the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babylonian_religion Babylonians], and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canaanite_religion ancient Canaanites]. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amulets Amulets] and all sorts of [[incantation]]s are futile either to win the [[protection]] of [[good]] spirits or to ward off supposed [[evil]] spirits.

*10. 150:3.12 He [[exposed]] and denounced their [[belief]] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spell_(paranormal) spells], ordeals, bewitching, [[cursing]], signs, mandrakes, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quipu knotted cords], and all other forms of [[ignorant]] and [[enslaving]] [[superstition]].

*10. 150:3.12 He [[exposed]] and denounced their [[belief]] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spell_(paranormal) spells], ordeals, bewitching, [[cursing]], signs, mandrakes, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quipu knotted cords], and all other forms of [[ignorant]] and [[enslaving]] [[superstition]].

==150:4. SENDING THE APOSTLES OUT TWO AND TWO==

==150:4. SENDING THE APOSTLES OUT TWO AND TWO==

150:4.1 The next evening, having gathered [[together]] the [[twelve apostles]], the apostles of [[John the Baptist|John]], and the newly commissioned [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_150#150:1._THE_WOMEN.27S_EVANGELISTIC_CORPS women's group], [[Jesus]] said: " You see for yourselves that the [[harvest]] is plenteous, but the laborers are few. Let us all, therefore, [[pray]] the Lord of the [[harvest]] that he send forth still more laborers into his fields.[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_10] While I remain to [[comfort]] and instruct the younger [[teachers]], I would send out the older ones [[two]] and two that they may pass quickly over all [[Galilee]] [[preaching]] the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]] while it is yet convenient and [[peaceful]]. " Then he designated the pairs of [[apostles]] as he [[desired]] them to go forth, and they were: [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] and [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], [[James, the Apostle|James]] and [[John Zebedee]], [[Philip, the Apostle|Philip]] and [[Nathaniel]], [[Thomas, the Apostle|Thomas]] and [[Matthew, the Apostle|Matthew]], [[James and Judas Alpheus]], [[Simon Zelotes]] and [[Judas Iscariot]].

150:4.1 The next evening, having gathered [[together]] the [[twelve apostles]], the apostles of [[John the Baptist|John]], and the newly commissioned [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_150#150:1._THE_WOMEN.27S_EVANGELISTIC_CORPS women's group], [[Jesus]] said: " You see for yourselves that the [[harvest]] is plenteous, but the laborers are few. Let us all, therefore, [[pray]] the Lord of the [[harvest]] that he send forth still more laborers into his fields.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_10] While I remain to [[comfort]] and instruct the younger [[teachers]], I would send out the older ones [[two]] and two that they may pass quickly over all [[Galilee]] [[preaching]] the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]] while it is yet convenient and [[peaceful]]. " Then he designated the pairs of [[apostles]] as he [[desired]] them to go forth, and they were: [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] and [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], [[James, the Apostle|James]] and [[John Zebedee]], [[Philip, the Apostle|Philip]] and [[Nathaniel]], [[Thomas, the Apostle|Thomas]] and [[Matthew, the Apostle|Matthew]], [[James and Judas Alpheus]], [[Simon Zelotes]] and [[Judas Iscariot]].

150:4.2 [[Jesus]] arranged the date for meeting [[the twelve]] at [[Nazareth]], and in parting, he said: " On this [[mission]] go not to any [[city]] of the [[gentiles]], neither go into [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samaria Samaria], but go instead to the lost sheep of the house of [[Israel]]. [[Preach]] the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]] and [[proclaim]] the saving [[truth]] that man is a [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:5._MORTALS_OF_TIME_AND_SPACE son of God]. [[Remember]] that the [[disciple]] is hardly above his master nor a servant greater than his lord. It is enough for the [[disciple]] to be [[equal]] with his master and the servant to become like his lord. If some people have [[dared]] to call the master of the house an [[associate]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beezelbub Beelzebub], how much more shall they so regard those of his household! But you should not [[fear]] these unbelieving enemies. I [[declare]] to you that there is nothing covered up that is not going to be [[revealed]]; there is nothing hidden that shall not be [[known]]. What I have taught you [[privately]], that [[preach]] with [[wisdom]] in the open. What I have [[revealed]] to you in the inner chamber, that you are to [[proclaim]] in due [[season]] from the housetops. And I say to you, my [[friends]] and [[disciples]], be not afraid of those who can kill the [[body]], but who are not able to destroy the [[soul]]; rather put your [[trust]] in Him who is able to sustain the [[body]] and save the [[soul]].[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_matthew#Chapter_10]

150:4.2 [[Jesus]] arranged the date for meeting [[the twelve]] at [[Nazareth]], and in parting, he said: " On this [[mission]] go not to any [[city]] of the [[gentiles]], neither go into [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samaria Samaria], but go instead to the lost sheep of the house of [[Israel]]. [[Preach]] the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]] and [[proclaim]] the saving [[truth]] that man is a [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:5._MORTALS_OF_TIME_AND_SPACE son of God]. [[Remember]] that the [[disciple]] is hardly above his master nor a servant greater than his lord. It is enough for the [[disciple]] to be [[equal]] with his master and the servant to become like his lord. If some people have [[dared]] to call the master of the house an [[associate]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beezelbub Beelzebub], how much more shall they so regard those of his household! But you should not [[fear]] these unbelieving enemies. I [[declare]] to you that there is nothing covered up that is not going to be [[revealed]]; there is nothing hidden that shall not be [[known]]. What I have taught you [[privately]], that [[preach]] with [[wisdom]] in the open. What I have [[revealed]] to you in the inner chamber, that you are to [[proclaim]] in due [[season]] from the housetops. And I say to you, my [[friends]] and [[disciples]], be not afraid of those who can kill the [[body]], but who are not able to destroy the [[soul]]; rather put your [[trust]] in Him who is able to sustain the [[body]] and save the [[soul]].[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_matthew#Chapter_10]

150:4.3 " Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And yet I [[declare]] that not one of them is forgotten in [[God]]'s [[sight]]. [[Know]] you not that the very hairs of your head are all numbered? [[Fear]] not, therefore; you are of more [[value]] than a great many sparrows. Be not [[ashamed]] of my teaching; go forth [[proclaiming]] [[peace]] and good will, but be not [[deceived]]—[[peace]] will not always attend your [[preaching]]. I came to bring [[peace]] on [[earth]], but when men reject my [[gift]], division and turmoil result. When all of a [[family]] [[receive]] the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]], truly [[peace]] abides in that house; but when some of the [[family]] enter [[the kingdom]] and others reject the [[gospel]], such division can produce only [[sorrow]] and sadness. Labor [[earnestly]] to save the whole [[family]] lest a man's foes become those of his own household. But, when you have done your utmost for all of every [[family]], I [[declare]] to you that he who [[loves]] [[father]] or [[mother]] more than this [[gospel]] is not [[worthy]] of [[the kingdom]]. "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_matthew#Chapter_10]

150:4.3 " Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And yet I [[declare]] that not one of them is forgotten in [[God]]'s [[sight]]. [[Know]] you not that the very hairs of your head are all numbered? [[Fear]] not, therefore; you are of more [[value]] than a great many sparrows. Be not [[ashamed]] of my teaching; go forth [[proclaiming]] [[peace]] and good will, but be not [[deceived]]—[[peace]] will not always attend your [[preaching]]. I came to bring [[peace]] on [[earth]], but when men reject my [[gift]], division and turmoil result. When all of a [[family]] [[receive]] the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]], truly [[peace]] abides in that house; but when some of the [[family]] enter [[the kingdom]] and others reject the [[gospel]], such division can produce only [[sorrow]] and sadness. Labor [[earnestly]] to save the whole [[family]] lest a man's foes become those of his own household. But, when you have done your utmost for all of every [[family]], I [[declare]] to you that he who [[loves]] [[father]] or [[mother]] more than this [[gospel]] is not [[worthy]] of [[the kingdom]]. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_matthew#Chapter_10]

150:4.4 When [[the twelve]] had heard these [[words]], they made ready to depart. And they did not again come [[together]] until the time of their assembling at [[Nazareth]] to meet with [[Jesus]] and the other [[disciples]] as [[the Master]] had arranged.

150:4.4 When [[the twelve]] had heard these [[words]], they made ready to depart. And they did not again come [[together]] until the time of their assembling at [[Nazareth]] to meet with [[Jesus]] and the other [[disciples]] as [[the Master]] had arranged.

==150:5. WHAT MUST I DO TO BE SAVED?==

==150:5. WHAT MUST I DO TO BE SAVED?==

150:5.1 One evening at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shunem Shunem], after [[John the Baptist|John]]'s apostles had returned to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hebron Hebron], and after [[Jesus]]' [[apostles]] had been sent out [[two]] and two, when [[the Master]] was [[engaged]] in teaching a [[group]] of twelve of the younger [[evangelists]] who were laboring under the direction of Jacob, together with the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_150_-_The_Third_Preaching_Tour#150:1._THE_WOMEN.27S_EVANGELISTIC_CORPS twelve women], Rachel asked [[Jesus]] this question: " Master, what shall we answer when [[women]] ask us, What shall I do to be [[Salvation|saved]]? " When [[Jesus]] heard this question, he answered:

150:5.1 One evening at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shunem Shunem], after [[John the Baptist|John]]'s apostles had returned to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hebron Hebron], and after [[Jesus]]' [[apostles]] had been sent out [[two]] and two, when [[the Master]] was [[engaged]] in teaching a [[group]] of twelve of the younger [[evangelists]] who were laboring under the direction of Jacob, together with the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_150_-_The_Third_Preaching_Tour#150:1._THE_WOMEN.27S_EVANGELISTIC_CORPS twelve women], Rachel asked [[Jesus]] this question: " Master, what shall we answer when [[women]] ask us, What shall I do to be [[Salvation|saved]]? " When [[Jesus]] heard this question, he answered:

150:5.2 " When [[men]] and [[women]] ask what shall we do to be [[Salvation|saved]], you shall answer, [[Believe]] this [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]]; [[accept]] [[divine]] [[forgiveness]]. By [[faith]] [[recognize]] the [[indwelling spirit]] of [[God]], whose [[acceptance]] makes you a [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:5._MORTALS_OF_TIME_AND_SPACE son of God]. Have you not [[read]] in the [[Scriptures]] where it says, `In the Lord have I [[righteousness]] and [[strength]].'[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Isaiah#Chapter_.45] Also where the Father says, `My [[righteousness]] is near; my [[salvation]] has gone forth, and my arms shall enfold my people.' `My [[soul]] shall be [[joyful]] in the [[love]] of my [[God]], for he has clothed me with the garments of [[salvation]] and has covered me with the robe of his [[righteousness]].'[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Isaiah#Chapter_.61] Have you not also [[read]] of [[the Father]] that his name `shall be called the Lord our righteousness.'[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Jeremiah#Chapter_.23] `Take away the filthy rags of [[self-righteousness]] and clothe my son with the robe of [[divine]] [[righteousness]] and [[eternal]] [[salvation]].'[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Isaiah#Chapter_.61] It is forever true, `the just shall live by [[faith]].' Entrance into [[the Father]]'s [[The kingdom|kingdom]] is wholly [[free]], but [[progress]]—[[growth]] in [[grace]]—is [[essential]] to continuance therein.

150:5.2 " When [[men]] and [[women]] ask what shall we do to be [[Salvation|saved]], you shall answer, [[Believe]] this [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]]; [[accept]] [[divine]] [[forgiveness]]. By [[faith]] [[recognize]] the [[indwelling spirit]] of [[God]], whose [[acceptance]] makes you a [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:5._MORTALS_OF_TIME_AND_SPACE son of God]. Have you not [[read]] in the [[Scriptures]] where it says, `In the Lord have I [[righteousness]] and [[strength]].'[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Isaiah#Chapter_.45] Also where the Father says, `My [[righteousness]] is near; my [[salvation]] has gone forth, and my arms shall enfold my people.' `My [[soul]] shall be [[joyful]] in the [[love]] of my [[God]], for he has clothed me with the garments of [[salvation]] and has covered me with the robe of his [[righteousness]].'[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Isaiah#Chapter_.61] Have you not also [[read]] of [[the Father]] that his name `shall be called the Lord our righteousness.'[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Jeremiah#Chapter_.23] `Take away the filthy rags of [[self-righteousness]] and clothe my son with the robe of [[divine]] [[righteousness]] and [[eternal]] [[salvation]].'[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Isaiah#Chapter_.61] It is forever true, `the just shall live by [[faith]].' Entrance into [[the Father]]'s [[The kingdom|kingdom]] is wholly [[free]], but [[progress]]—[[growth]] in [[grace]]—is [[essential]] to continuance therein.

150:5.3 " [[Salvation]] is the [[gift]] of [[the Father]] and is [[revealed]] by [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_20 his Sons]. [[Acceptance]] by [[faith]] on your [[part]] makes you a partaker of the [[divine]] [[nature]], a son or a daughter of [[God]]. By [[faith]] you are [[justified]]; by [[faith]] are you saved[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Romans#The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Romans.2C_V]; and by this same [[faith]] are you eternally advanced in the way of [[progressive]] and [[divine]] [[perfection]]. By [[faith]] was [[Abraham]] [[justified]] and made [[aware]] of [[salvation]] by the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_93 teachings of Melchizedek]. All down through the [[ages]] has this same [[faith]] saved the sons of men, but now has a [[Creator Son|Son]] come forth from [[the Father]] to make [[salvation]] more [[real]] and [[acceptable]]. "

150:5.3 " [[Salvation]] is the [[gift]] of [[the Father]] and is [[revealed]] by [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_20 his Sons]. [[Acceptance]] by [[faith]] on your [[part]] makes you a partaker of the [[divine]] [[nature]], a son or a daughter of [[God]]. By [[faith]] you are [[justified]]; by [[faith]] are you saved[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Romans#The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Romans.2C_V]; and by this same [[faith]] are you eternally advanced in the way of [[progressive]] and [[divine]] [[perfection]]. By [[faith]] was [[Abraham]] [[justified]] and made [[aware]] of [[salvation]] by the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_93 teachings of Melchizedek]. All down through the [[ages]] has this same [[faith]] saved the sons of men, but now has a [[Creator Son|Son]] come forth from [[the Father]] to make [[salvation]] more [[real]] and [[acceptable]]. "

150:5.4 When [[Jesus]] had left off [[speaking]], there was great [[rejoicing]] among those who had heard these [[gracious]] [[words]], and they all went on in the days that followed [[proclaiming]] the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]] with new [[power]] and with [[renewed]] [[energy]] and [[enthusiasm]]. And the [[women]] [[rejoiced]] all the more to know they were included in these [[plans]] for the [[establishment]] of [[the kingdom]] on [[earth]].

150:5.4 When [[Jesus]] had left off [[speaking]], there was great [[rejoicing]] among those who had heard these [[gracious]] [[words]], and they all went on in the days that followed [[proclaiming]] the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]] with new [[power]] and with [[renewed]] [[energy]] and [[enthusiasm]]. And the [[women]] [[rejoiced]] all the more to know they were included in these [[plans]] for the [[establishment]] of [[the kingdom]] on [[earth]].

150:5.5 In summing up his final [[statement]], [[Jesus]] said: " You cannot buy [[salvation]]; you cannot [[earn]] [[righteousness]]. [[Salvation]] is the [[gift]] of [[God]],[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Ephesians#The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Ephesians.2C_II] and [[righteousness]] is the [[natural]] fruit of the [[spirit]]-[[born]] life of [[sonship]] in [[the kingdom]]. You are not to be saved because you live a [[righteous]] life; rather is it that you live a [[righteous]] life because you have already been [[Salvation|saved]], have [[recognized]] [[sonship]] as the [[gift]] of [[God]] and [[service]] in [[the kingdom]] as the [[supreme]] delight of life on [[earth]]. When men [[believe]] this [[gospel]], which is a [[revelation]] of the [[goodness]] of [[God]], they will be led to [[voluntary]] [[repentance]] of all known [[sin]]. [[Realization]] of sonship is incompatible with the [[desire]] to [[sin]]. Kingdom believers [[hunger]] for [[righteousness]] and [[thirst]] for [[divine]] [[perfection]]. "

150:5.5 In summing up his final [[statement]], [[Jesus]] said: " You cannot buy [[salvation]]; you cannot [[earn]] [[righteousness]]. [[Salvation]] is the [[gift]] of [[God]],[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Ephesians#The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Ephesians.2C_II] and [[righteousness]] is the [[natural]] fruit of the [[spirit]]-[[born]] life of [[sonship]] in [[the kingdom]]. You are not to be saved because you live a [[righteous]] life; rather is it that you live a [[righteous]] life because you have already been [[Salvation|saved]], have [[recognized]] [[sonship]] as the [[gift]] of [[God]] and [[service]] in [[the kingdom]] as the [[supreme]] delight of life on [[earth]]. When men [[believe]] this [[gospel]], which is a [[revelation]] of the [[goodness]] of [[God]], they will be led to [[voluntary]] [[repentance]] of all known [[sin]]. [[Realization]] of sonship is incompatible with the [[desire]] to [[sin]]. Kingdom believers [[hunger]] for [[righteousness]] and [[thirst]] for [[divine]] [[perfection]]. "

==150:6. THE EVENING LESSONS==

==150:6. THE EVENING LESSONS==

150:6.2 After spending two or three days with one [[group]] of twelve [[evangelists]], [[Jesus]] would move on to join another [[group]], being informed as to the whereabouts and movements of all these workers by [[David Zebedee|David]]'s [[messengers]]. This being their first tour, the [[women]] remained much of the [[time]] with [[Jesus]]. Through the [[messenger]] [[service]] each of these [[groups]] was kept fully informed concerning the [[progress]] of the tour, and the receipt of news from other groups was always a [[source]] of [[encouragement]] to these scattered and separated workers.

150:6.2 After spending two or three days with one [[group]] of twelve [[evangelists]], [[Jesus]] would move on to join another [[group]], being informed as to the whereabouts and movements of all these workers by [[David Zebedee|David]]'s [[messengers]]. This being their first tour, the [[women]] remained much of the [[time]] with [[Jesus]]. Through the [[messenger]] [[service]] each of these [[groups]] was kept fully informed concerning the [[progress]] of the tour, and the receipt of news from other groups was always a [[source]] of [[encouragement]] to these scattered and separated workers.

150:6.3 Before their [[separation]] it had been arranged that the [[twelve apostles]], [[together]] with the [[evangelists]] and the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_150#150:1._THE_WOMEN.27S_EVANGELISTIC_CORPS women's corps], should assemble at [[Nazareth]] to meet [[the Master]] on Friday, March 4. Accordingly, about this time, from all parts of central and southern [[Galilee]] these various groups of [[apostles]] and [[evangelists]] began moving toward [[Nazareth]]. By midafternoon, [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] and [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], the last to arrive, had reached the encampment [[prepared]] by the early arrivals and situated on the highlands to the north of the [[city]]. And this was the first time [[Jesus]] had visited [[Nazareth]] since the beginning of his [[public]] [[ministry]].

150:6.3 Before their [[separation]] it had been arranged that the [[twelve apostles]], [[together]] with the [[evangelists]] and the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_150#150:1._THE_WOMEN.27S_EVANGELISTIC_CORPS women's corps], should assemble at [[Nazareth]] to meet [[the Master]] on Friday, March 4. Accordingly, about this time, from all parts of central and southern [[Galilee]] these various groups of [[apostles]] and [[evangelists]] began moving toward [[Nazareth]]. By midafternoon, [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] and [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], the last to arrive, had reached the encampment [[prepared]] by the early arrivals and situated on the highlands to the north of the [[city]]. And this was the first time [[Jesus]] had visited [[Nazareth]] since the beginning of his [[public]] [[ministry]].

==150:7. THE SOJOURN AT NAZARETH==

==150:7. THE SOJOURN AT NAZARETH==

150:7.1 This Friday afternoon [[Jesus]] walked about [[Nazareth]] quite unobserved and wholly unrecognized. He passed by the [[home]] of his [[childhood]] and the [[carpenter]] shop and spent a half hour on the hill which he so much enjoyed when a lad. Not since the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_136 day of his baptism]] by [[John the Baptist|John]] in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_river Jordan] had the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] had such a flood of [[human]] [[emotion]] stirred up within his [[soul]]. While coming down from the mount, he heard the familiar [[sounds]] of the trumpet blast announcing the going down of the [[sun]], just as he had so many, many times heard it when a boy growing up in [[Nazareth]]. Before returning to the encampment, he walked down by the [[synagogue]] where he had gone to [[school]] and indulged his [[mind]] in many [[reminiscences]] of his [[childhood]] days. Earlier in the day [[Jesus]] had sent [[Thomas, the Apostle|Thomas]] to arrange with the ruler of the [[synagogue]] for his [[preaching]] at the [[Sabbath]] morning service.

150:7.1 This Friday afternoon [[Jesus]] walked about [[Nazareth]] quite unobserved and wholly unrecognized. He passed by the [[home]] of his [[childhood]] and the [[carpenter]] shop and spent a half hour on the hill which he so much enjoyed when a lad. Not since the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_136 day of his baptism]] by [[John the Baptist|John]] in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_river Jordan] had the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] had such a flood of [[human]] [[emotion]] stirred up within his [[soul]]. While coming down from the mount, he heard the familiar [[sounds]] of the trumpet blast announcing the going down of the [[sun]], just as he had so many, many times heard it when a boy growing up in [[Nazareth]]. Before returning to the encampment, he walked down by the [[synagogue]] where he had gone to [[school]] and indulged his [[mind]] in many [[reminiscences]] of his [[childhood]] days. Earlier in the day [[Jesus]] had sent [[Thomas, the Apostle|Thomas]] to arrange with the ruler of the [[synagogue]] for his [[preaching]] at the [[Sabbath]] morning service.

150:7.2 The people of [[Nazareth]] were never [[Reputation|reputed]] for [[piety]] and [[righteous]] living. As the years passed, this village became increasingly contaminated by the low [[moral]] [[standards]] of near-by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sepphoris Sepphoris]. Throughout [[Jesus]]' [[youth]] and [[Youth|young manhood]] there had been a division of [[opinion]] in [[Nazareth]] regarding him; there was much resentment when he moved to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum]. While the inhabitants of [[Nazareth]] had heard much about the doings of their former [[carpenter]], they were [[offended]] that he had never included his native village in any of his earlier [[preaching]] tours. They had indeed heard of [[Jesus]]' [[fame]], but the [[majority]] of the [[citizens]] were [[angry]] because he had done none of his great works in the [[city]] of his [[youth]]. For months the people of [[Nazareth]] had [[discussed]] [[Jesus]] much, but their [[opinions]] were, on the whole, unfavorable to him.

150:7.2 The people of [[Nazareth]] were never [[Reputation|reputed]] for [[piety]] and [[righteous]] living. As the years passed, this village became increasingly contaminated by the low [[moral]] [[standards]] of near-by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sepphoris Sepphoris]. Throughout [[Jesus]]' [[youth]] and [[Youth|young manhood]] there had been a division of [[opinion]] in [[Nazareth]] regarding him; there was much resentment when he moved to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum]. While the inhabitants of [[Nazareth]] had heard much about the doings of their former [[carpenter]], they were [[offended]] that he had never included his native village in any of his earlier [[preaching]] tours. They had indeed heard of [[Jesus]]' [[fame]], but the [[majority]] of the [[citizens]] were [[angry]] because he had done none of his great works in the [[city]] of his [[youth]]. For months the people of [[Nazareth]] had [[discussed]] [[Jesus]] much, but their [[opinions]] were, on the whole, unfavorable to him.

150:7.3 Thus did [[the Master]] find himself in the midst of, not a [[welcome]] [[homecoming]], but a decidedly [[hostile]] and hypercritical [[atmosphere]]. But this was not all. His enemies, knowing that he was to spend this [[Sabbath]] day in [[Nazareth]] and supposing that he would [[speak]] in the [[synagogue]], had hired numerous rough and uncouth men to harass him and in every way possible make [[trouble]].

150:7.3 Thus did [[the Master]] find himself in the midst of, not a [[welcome]] [[homecoming]], but a decidedly [[hostile]] and hypercritical [[atmosphere]]. But this was not all. His enemies, knowing that he was to spend this [[Sabbath]] day in [[Nazareth]] and supposing that he would [[speak]] in the [[synagogue]], had hired numerous rough and uncouth men to harass him and in every way possible make [[trouble]].

150:7.4 Most of the older of [[Jesus]]' friends, including the doting [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chazan chazan] [[teacher]] of his [[youth]], were [[dead]] or had left [[Nazareth]], and the younger [[generation]] was prone to resent his [[fame]] with strong [[jealousy]]. They failed to remember his early [[devotion]] to his [[father]]'s [[family]], and they were bitter in their [[criticism]] of his neglect to visit his [[brother]] and his [[married]] sisters living in [[Nazareth]]. The [[attitude]] of [[Jesus]]' [[family]] toward him had also tended to increase this unkind [[feeling]] of the [[citizenry]]. The [[orthodox]] among the [[Jews]] even presumed to [[criticize]] [[Jesus]] because he walked too fast on the way to the [[synagogue]] this [[Sabbath]] morning.

150:7.4 Most of the older of [[Jesus]]' friends, including the doting [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chazan chazan] [[teacher]] of his [[youth]], were [[dead]] or had left [[Nazareth]], and the younger [[generation]] was prone to resent his [[fame]] with strong [[jealousy]]. They failed to remember his early [[devotion]] to his [[father]]'s [[family]], and they were bitter in their [[criticism]] of his neglect to visit his [[brother]] and his [[married]] sisters living in [[Nazareth]]. The [[attitude]] of [[Jesus]]' [[family]] toward him had also tended to increase this unkind [[feeling]] of the [[citizenry]]. The [[orthodox]] among the [[Jews]] even presumed to [[criticize]] [[Jesus]] because he walked too fast on the way to the [[synagogue]] this [[Sabbath]] morning.

==150:8. THE SABBATH SERVICE==

==150:8. THE SABBATH SERVICE==

150:8.2 The [[services]] on this day were conducted just as when [[Jesus]] had attended them as a boy. He [[ascended]] the [[Pulpit|speaking platform]] with the ruler of the [[synagogue]], and the service was begun by the [[recital]] of [[two]] [[prayers]]: " [[Blessed]] is the Lord, King of the world, who forms the [[light]] and creates the [[darkness]], who makes [[peace]] and creates [[everything]]; who, in [[mercy]], gives [[light]] to the [[earth]] and to those who dwell upon it and in [[goodness]], day by day and every day, renews the works of [[creation]]. [[Blessed]] is the Lord our [[God]] for the [[glory]] of his handiworks and for the light-giving lights which he has made for his [[praise]]. Selah. [[Blessed]] is the Lord our [[God]], who has formed the [[light]]s. "

150:8.2 The [[services]] on this day were conducted just as when [[Jesus]] had attended them as a boy. He [[ascended]] the [[Pulpit|speaking platform]] with the ruler of the [[synagogue]], and the service was begun by the [[recital]] of [[two]] [[prayers]]: " [[Blessed]] is the Lord, King of the world, who forms the [[light]] and creates the [[darkness]], who makes [[peace]] and creates [[everything]]; who, in [[mercy]], gives [[light]] to the [[earth]] and to those who dwell upon it and in [[goodness]], day by day and every day, renews the works of [[creation]]. [[Blessed]] is the Lord our [[God]] for the [[glory]] of his handiworks and for the light-giving lights which he has made for his [[praise]]. Selah. [[Blessed]] is the Lord our [[God]], who has formed the [[light]]s. "

150:8.3 After a [[moment]]'s pause they again [[prayed]]: " With great [[love]] has the Lord our [[God]] loved us, and with much overflowing pity has he pitied us, [[our Father]] and our King, for the sake of our [[fathers]] who [[trusted]] in him. You taught them the statutes of life; have [[mercy]] upon us and [[teach]] us. [[Enlighten]] our eyes in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torah the law]; [[cause]] our [[hearts]] to cleave to your commandments; [[unite]] our hearts to [[love]] and [[fear]] your name, and we shall not be put to [[shame]], world without end. For you are a [[God]] who [[prepares]] [[salvation]], and us have you chosen from among all [[nations]] and tongues, and in [[truth]] have you brought us near your great name—selah—that we may lovingly [[praise]] your [[unity]]. Blessed is the Lord, who in [[love]] chose his people [[Israel]]. "

150:8.3 After a [[moment]]'s pause they again [[prayed]]: " With great [[love]] has the Lord our [[God]] loved us, and with much overflowing pity has he pitied us, [[our Father]] and our King, for the sake of our [[fathers]] who [[trusted]] in him. You taught them the statutes of life; have [[mercy]] upon us and [[teach]] us. [[Enlighten]] our eyes in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torah the law]; [[cause]] our [[hearts]] to cleave to your commandments; [[unite]] our hearts to [[love]] and [[fear]] your name, and we shall not be put to [[shame]], world without end. For you are a [[God]] who [[prepares]] [[salvation]], and us have you chosen from among all [[nations]] and tongues, and in [[truth]] have you brought us near your great name—selah—that we may lovingly [[praise]] your [[unity]]. Blessed is the Lord, who in [[love]] chose his people [[Israel]]. "

150:8.4 The congregation then recited the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shema Shema], the Jewish [[creed]] of [[faith]]. This [[ritual]] consisted in repeating numerous passages from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torah the law] and indicated that the [[worshipers]] took upon themselves the yoke of [[the kingdom]] of heaven, also the yoke of the commandments as applied to the day and the night.

150:8.4 The congregation then recited the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shema Shema], the Jewish [[creed]] of [[faith]]. This [[ritual]] consisted in repeating numerous passages from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torah the law] and indicated that the [[worshipers]] took upon themselves the yoke of [[the kingdom]] of heaven, also the yoke of the commandments as applied to the day and the night.

150:8.5 And then followed the third [[prayer]]: " True it is that you are [[Yahweh]], our God and the God of our [[fathers]]; our King and the King of our fathers; our Savior and the Savior of our fathers; our [[Creator]] and the rock of our [[salvation]]; our help and our deliverer. Your [[name]] is from everlasting, and there is no [[God]] beside you. A new [[song]] did they that were delivered sing to your name by the seashore; [[together]] did all [[praise]] and own you King and say, [[Yahweh]] shall reign, world without end. [[Blessed]] is the Lord who saves [[Israel]]. "

150:8.5 And then followed the third [[prayer]]: " True it is that you are [[Yahweh]], our God and the God of our [[fathers]]; our King and the King of our fathers; our Savior and the Savior of our fathers; our [[Creator]] and the rock of our [[salvation]]; our help and our deliverer. Your [[name]] is from everlasting, and there is no [[God]] beside you. A new [[song]] did they that were delivered sing to your name by the seashore; [[together]] did all [[praise]] and own you King and say, [[Yahweh]] shall reign, world without end. [[Blessed]] is the Lord who saves [[Israel]]. "

150:8.6 The ruler of the [[synagogue]] then took his place before [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ark_(synagogue) the ark], or chest, containing the [[sacred]] [[writings]] and began the recitation of the nineteen [[prayer]] eulogies, or benedictions. But on this occasion it was [[desirable]] to shorten the service in order that the distinguished guest might have more time for his [[discourse]]; accordingly, only the first and last of the benedictions were recited. The first was: " [[Blessed]] is the Lord our [[God]], and the [[God]] of our [[fathers]], the God of [[Abraham]], and the God of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac Isaac], and the God of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob Jacob]; the great, the mighty, and the terrible [[God]], who shows [[mercy]] and [[kindness]], who creates all things, who remembers the [[gracious]] [[promises]] to the fathers and brings a savior to their [[children]]'s children for his own name's sake, in [[love]]. O King, helper, savior, and shield! Blessed are you, O [[Yahweh]], the shield of [[Abraham]]. "

150:8.6 The ruler of the [[synagogue]] then took his place before [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ark_(synagogue) the ark], or chest, containing the [[sacred]] [[writings]] and began the recitation of the nineteen [[prayer]] eulogies, or benedictions. But on this occasion it was [[desirable]] to shorten the service in order that the distinguished guest might have more time for his [[discourse]]; accordingly, only the first and last of the benedictions were recited. The first was: " [[Blessed]] is the Lord our [[God]], and the [[God]] of our [[fathers]], the God of [[Abraham]], and the God of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac Isaac], and the God of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob Jacob]; the great, the mighty, and the terrible [[God]], who shows [[mercy]] and [[kindness]], who creates all things, who remembers the [[gracious]] [[promises]] to the fathers and brings a savior to their [[children]]'s children for his own name's sake, in [[love]]. O King, helper, savior, and shield! Blessed are you, O [[Yahweh]], the shield of [[Abraham]]. "

150:8.7 Then followed the last benediction: " O bestow on your people [[Israel]] great [[peace]] forever, for you are King and the Lord of all [[peace]]. And it is [[good]] in your eyes to [[bless]] [[Israel]] at all times and at every hour with [[peace]]. Blessed are you, [[Yahweh]], who blesses his people [[Israel]] with [[peace]]. " The congregation looked not at the ruler as he recited the benedictions. Following the benedictions he offered an informal [[prayer]] suitable for the occasion, and when this was concluded, all the congregation joined in saying [[amen]].

150:8.7 Then followed the last benediction: " O bestow on your people [[Israel]] great [[peace]] forever, for you are King and the Lord of all [[peace]]. And it is [[good]] in your eyes to [[bless]] [[Israel]] at all times and at every hour with [[peace]]. Blessed are you, [[Yahweh]], who blesses his people [[Israel]] with [[peace]]. " The congregation looked not at the ruler as he recited the benedictions. Following the benedictions he offered an informal [[prayer]] suitable for the occasion, and when this was concluded, all the congregation joined in saying [[amen]].

150:8.8 Then the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chazan chazan] went over to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ark_(synagogue) the ark] and brought out a roll, which he presented to [[Jesus]] that he might [[read]] the [[Scripture]] lesson. It was customary to call upon [[seven]] persons to read not less than [[three]] verses of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torah the law], but this [[practice]] was waived on this occasion that the [[visitor]] might read the lesson of his own selection. [[Jesus]], taking the roll, stood up and began to read from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Deuteronomy Deuteronomy]: " For this commandment which I give you this day is not hidden from you, neither is it far off. It is not in [[heaven]], that you should say, who shall go up for us to heaven and bring it down to us that we may hear and do it? Neither is it beyond the [[sea]], that you should say, who will go over the sea for us to bring the commandment to us that we may hear and do it? No, the [[word]] of life is very near to you, even in your [[presence]] and in your [[heart]], that you may know and [[obey]] it. "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Deutoronomy#Chapter_.30]

150:8.8 Then the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chazan chazan] went over to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ark_(synagogue) the ark] and brought out a roll, which he presented to [[Jesus]] that he might [[read]] the [[Scripture]] lesson. It was customary to call upon [[seven]] persons to read not less than [[three]] verses of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torah the law], but this [[practice]] was waived on this occasion that the [[visitor]] might read the lesson of his own selection. [[Jesus]], taking the roll, stood up and began to read from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Deuteronomy Deuteronomy]: " For this commandment which I give you this day is not hidden from you, neither is it far off. It is not in [[heaven]], that you should say, who shall go up for us to heaven and bring it down to us that we may hear and do it? Neither is it beyond the [[sea]], that you should say, who will go over the sea for us to bring the commandment to us that we may hear and do it? No, the [[word]] of life is very near to you, even in your [[presence]] and in your [[heart]], that you may know and [[obey]] it. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Deutoronomy#Chapter_.30]

150:8.9 And when he had ceased [[reading]] from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torah the law], he turned to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_isaiah Isaiah] and began to [[read]]: " The [[spirit]] of the Lord is upon me because he has [[anointed]] me to [[preach]] good tidings to the [[poor]]. He has sent me to [[proclaim]] release to the captives and the recovering of sight to the blind, to set at [[liberty]] those who are bruised and to [[proclaim]] the acceptable year of the Lord. "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Isaiah#Chapter_.61]

150:8.9 And when he had ceased [[reading]] from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torah the law], he turned to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_isaiah Isaiah] and began to [[read]]: " The [[spirit]] of the Lord is upon me because he has [[anointed]] me to [[preach]] good tidings to the [[poor]]. He has sent me to [[proclaim]] release to the captives and the recovering of sight to the blind, to set at [[liberty]] those who are bruised and to [[proclaim]] the acceptable year of the Lord. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Isaiah#Chapter_.61]

150:8.10 [[Jesus]] closed the [[book]] and, after handing it back to the ruler of the [[synagogue]], sat down and began to [[discourse]] to the people. He began by saying: " Today are these [[Scriptures]] fulfilled. " And then [[Jesus]] spoke for almost fifteen minutes on " The Sons and Daughters of God. " Many of the people were pleased with the [[discourse]], and they marveled at his [[graciousness]] and [[wisdom]].

150:8.10 [[Jesus]] closed the [[book]] and, after handing it back to the ruler of the [[synagogue]], sat down and began to [[discourse]] to the people. He began by saying: " Today are these [[Scriptures]] fulfilled. " And then [[Jesus]] spoke for almost fifteen minutes on " The Sons and Daughters of God. " Many of the people were pleased with the [[discourse]], and they marveled at his [[graciousness]] and [[wisdom]].

==150:9. THE NAZARETH REJECTION==

==150:9. THE NAZARETH REJECTION==

150:9.1 Jesus found himself surrounded in the synagogue by a great throng of his enemies and a sprinkling of his own followers, and in reply to their rude questions and sinister banterings he half humorously remarked: " Yes, I am Joseph's son; I am the carpenter, and I am not surprised that you remind me of the proverb, `Physician heal yourself,' and that you challenge me to do in Nazareth what you have heard I did at Capernaum; but I call you to witness that even the Scriptures declare that `a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and among his own people.' "

150:9.1 [[Jesus]] found himself [[surrounded]] in the [[synagogue]] by a great throng of his [[enemies]] and a sprinkling of his own followers, and in reply to their rude questions and sinister banterings he half humorously remarked: " Yes, I am [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Joseph Joseph]'s son; I am the [[carpenter]], and I am not surprised that you remind me of the [[proverb]], `[[Physician]] heal yourself,' and that you [[challenge]] me to do in [[Nazareth]] what you have heard I did at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum]; but I call you to [[witness]] that even the [[Scriptures]] [[declare]] that `a [[prophet]] is not without [[honor]] save in his own country and among his own people.' "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_matthew#Chapter_13]

150:9.2 But they jostled him and, pointing accusing fingers at him, said: " You think you are better than the people of Nazareth; you moved away from us, but your brother is a common workman, and your sisters still live among us. We know your mother, Mary. Where are they today? We hear big things about you, but we notice that you do no wonders when you come back. " Jesus answered them: " I love the people who dwell in the city where I grew up, and I would rejoice to see you all enter the kingdom of heaven, but the doing of the works of God is not for me to determine. The transformations of grace are wrought in response to the living faith of those who are the beneficiaries. "

150:9.2 But they jostled him and, pointing [[accusing]] fingers at him, said: " You think you are better than the people of [[Nazareth]]; you moved away from us, but your [[brother]] is a common workman, and your sisters still live among us. We know your [[mother]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_(mother_of_Jesus) Mary]. Where are they today? We hear big things about you, but we notice that you do no [[wonders]] when you come back. " [[Jesus]] answered them: " I [[love]] the people who dwell in the [[city]] where I grew up, and I would [[rejoice]] to see you all enter [[the kingdom]] of heaven, but the doing of the [[works]] of [[God]] is not for me to determine. The [[transformations]] of [[grace]] are wrought in [[response]] to the living [[faith]] of those who are the beneficiaries. "

150:9.3 Jesus would have good-naturedly managed the crowd and effectively disarmed even his violent enemies had it not been for the tactical blunder of one of his own apostles, Simon Zelotes, who, with the help of Nahor, one of the younger evangelists, had meanwhile gathered together a group of Jesus' friends from among the crowd and, assuming a belligerent attitude, had served notice on the enemies of the Master to go hence. Jesus had long taught the apostles that a soft answer turns away wrath, but his followers were not accustomed to seeing their beloved teacher, whom they so willingly called Master, treated with such discourtesy and disdain. It was too much for them, and they found themselves giving expression to passionate and vehement resentment, all of which only tended to arouse the mob spirit in this ungodly and uncouth assembly. And so, under the leadership of hirelings, these ruffians laid hold upon Jesus and rushed him out of the synagogue to the brow of a near-by precipitous hill, where they were minded to shove him over the edge to his death below. But just as they were about to push him over the edge of the cliff, Jesus turned suddenly upon his captors and, facing them, quietly folded his arms. He said nothing, but his friends were more than astonished when, as he started to walk forward, the mob parted and permitted him to pass on unmolested.

150:9.3 [[Jesus]] would have good-naturedly managed the crowd and [[effectively]] disarmed even his [[violent]] enemies had it not been for the [[tactical]] [[Error|blunder]] of one of his own [[apostles]], [[Simon Zelotes]], who, with the help of Nahor, one of the younger [[evangelists]], had meanwhile gathered together a [[group]] of [[Jesus]]' [[friends]] from among the crowd and, assuming a [[belligerent]] [[attitude]], had served notice on the enemies of [[the Master]] to go hence. [[Jesus]] had long taught [[the apostles]] that a soft answer turns away [[wrath]], but his followers were not accustomed to seeing their beloved [[teacher]], whom they so willingly called Master, treated with such discourtesy and disdain. It was too much for them, and they found themselves giving [[expression]] to [[passionate]] and vehement resentment, all of which only tended to arouse the mob spirit in this ungodly and uncouth assembly. And so, under the [[leadership]] of hirelings, these ruffians laid hold upon [[Jesus]] and rushed him out of the [[synagogue]] to the brow of a near-by precipitous hill, where they were minded to shove him over the edge to his [[death]] below. But just as they were about to push him over the edge of the cliff, [[Jesus]] turned suddenly upon his captors and, facing them, [[quietly]] folded his arms. He said nothing, but his [[friends]] were more than [[astonished]] when, as he started to walk forward, the mob parted and [[permitted]] him to pass on unmolested.

150:9.4 Jesus, followed by his disciples, proceeded to their encampment, where all this was recounted. And they made ready that evening to go back to Capernaum early the next day, as Jesus had directed. This turbulent ending of the third public preaching tour had a sobering effect upon all of Jesus' followers. They were beginning to realize the meaning of some of the Master's teachings; they were awaking to the fact that the kingdom would come only through much sorrow and bitter disappointment.

150:9.4 [[Jesus]], followed by his [[disciples]], proceeded to their encampment, where all this was recounted. And they made ready that evening to go back to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum] early the next day, as [[Jesus]] had directed. This [[turbulent]] ending of the third public [[preaching]] tour had a [[sobering]] [[effect]] upon all of [[Jesus]]' followers. They were beginning to [[realize]] the [[meaning]] of some of [[the Master]]'s teachings; they were [[awaking]] to the [[fact]] that [[the kingdom]] would come only through much [[sorrow]] and bitter [[disappointment]].

150:9.5 They left Nazareth this Sunday morning, and traveling by different routes, they all finally assembled at Bethsaida by noon on Thursday, March 10. They came together as a sober and serious group of disillusioned preachers of the gospel of truth and not as an enthusiastic and all-conquering band of triumphant crusaders.

150:9.5 They left [[Nazareth]] this Sunday morning, and traveling by [[different]] routes, they all finally assembled at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethsaida Bethsaida] by noon on Thursday, March 10. They came [[together]] as a [[sober]] and serious group of [[disillusioned]] [[preachers]] of the [[gospel]] of [[truth]] and not as an [[enthusiastic]] and all-[[conquering]] band of [[triumph]]ant [[crusaders]].

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