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==PAPER 174: TUESDAY MORNING IN THE TEMPLE==

==PAPER 174: TUESDAY MORNING IN THE TEMPLE==

174:0.1 About seven o'clock on this Tuesday morning [[Jesus]] met [[the apostles]], [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_150#150:1._THE_WOMEN.27S_EVANGELISTIC_CORPS the women's corps], and some two [[dozen]] other prominent [[disciples]] at the [[home]] of Simon. At this meeting he said [[farewell]] to [[Lazarus]], giving him that instruction which led him so soon to flee to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amman Philadelphia] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perea_(Holy_Land) Perea], where he later became [[connected]] with the [[missionary]] [[movement]] having its [[headquarters]] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amman#History that city]. [[Jesus]] also said [[good-bye]] to the aged Simon, and gave his parting [[advice]] to [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_150#150:1._THE_WOMEN.27S_EVANGELISTIC_CORPS the women's corps], as he never again [[formal]]ly addressed them.

174:0.1 About seven o'clock on this Tuesday morning [[Jesus]] met [[the apostles]], [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_150#150:1._THE_WOMEN.27S_EVANGELISTIC_CORPS the women's corps], and some two [[dozen]] other prominent [[disciples]] at the [[home]] of Simon. At this meeting he said [[farewell]] to [[Lazarus]], giving him that instruction which led him so soon to flee to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amman Philadelphia] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perea_(Holy_Land) Perea], where he later became [[connected]] with the [[missionary]] [[movement]] having its [[headquarters]] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amman#History that city]. [[Jesus]] also said [[good-bye]] to the aged Simon, and gave his parting [[advice]] to [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_150#150:1._THE_WOMEN.27S_EVANGELISTIC_CORPS the women's corps], as he never again [[formal]]ly addressed them.

174:0.2 This morning he greeted each of [[the twelve]] with a [[personal]] [[salutation]]. To [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] he said: " Be not dismayed by the [[events]] just ahead. Keep a firm hold on your brethren and see that they do not find you [[downcast]]. " To [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] he said: " Put not your [[trust]] in the arm of [[flesh]] nor in [[weapons]] of steel. [[Establish]] yourself on the [[spiritual]] [[foundations]] of the [[eternal]] rocks. " To [[James, the Apostle|James]] he said: " Falter not because of outward [[appearances]]. Remain [[Steadfast|firm]] in your [[faith]], and you shall soon know of the [[reality]] of that which you [[believe]]. " To [[John, the Apostle|John]] he said: " Be [[gentle]]; [[love]] even your [[enemies]]; be [[tolerant]]. And [[remember]] that I have [[trusted]] you with many [[things]]. " To [[Nathaniel]] he said: " [[Judge]] not by [[appearances]]; remain [[Steadfast|firm]] in your [[faith]] when all [[appears]] to vanish; be [[true]] to your [[commission]] as an [[ambassador]] of [[the kingdom]]. " To [[Philip, the Apostle|Philip]] he said: " Be unmoved by the [[events]] now impending. Remain unshaken, even when you cannot [[see]] the way. Be [[loyal]] to your [[oath]] of [[consecration]]. " To [[Matthew, the Apostle|Matthew]] he said: " [[Forget]] not the [[mercy]] that [[received]] you into [[the kingdom]]. Let no man cheat you of your [[eternal]] reward. As you have withstood the [[inclinations]] of the [[mortal]] [[nature]], be willing to be [[steadfast]]. " To [[Thomas, the Apostle|Thomas]] he said: " No matter how [[difficult]] it may be, just now you must walk by [[faith]] and not by [[sight]]. [[Doubt]] not that I am able to finish the [[work]] I have begun, and that I shall [[eventually]] see all of my [[faithful]] [[ambassadors]] in [[the kingdom]] beyond. " To the [[Alpheus twins]] he said: " Do not allow the [[things]] which you cannot [[understand]] to crush you. Be [[true]] to the [[affections]] of your [[hearts]] and put not your [[trust]] in either great men or the changing [[attitude]] of [[the people]]. Stand by your brethren. " And to [[Simon Zelotes]] he said: " Simon, you may be crushed by [[disappointment]], but your spirit shall rise above all that may come upon you. What you have failed to [[learn]] from me, [[Spirit of Truth|my spirit]] will teach you. Seek the true [[realities]] of the [[spirit]] and cease to be [[attracted]] by unreal and [[material]] [[shadows]]. " And to [[Judas Iscariot]] he said: " Judas, I have [[loved]] you and have [[prayed]] that you would love your brethren. Be not weary in well doing; and I would [[warn]] you to beware the slippery [[paths]] of [[flattery]] and the [[poison]] darts of [[ridicule]]. "

174:0.2 This morning he greeted each of [[the twelve]] with a [[personal]] [[salutation]]. To [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] he said: " Be not dismayed by the [[events]] just ahead. Keep a firm hold on your brethren and see that they do not find you [[downcast]]. " To [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] he said: " Put not your [[trust]] in the arm of [[flesh]] nor in [[weapons]] of steel. [[Establish]] yourself on the [[spiritual]] [[foundations]] of the [[eternal]] rocks. " To [[James, the Apostle|James]] he said: " Falter not because of outward [[appearances]]. Remain [[Steadfast|firm]] in your [[faith]], and you shall soon know of the [[reality]] of that which you [[believe]]. " To [[John, the Apostle|John]] he said: " Be [[gentle]]; [[love]] even your [[enemies]]; be [[tolerant]]. And [[remember]] that I have [[trusted]] you with many [[things]]. " To [[Nathaniel]] he said: " [[Judge]] not by [[appearances]]; remain [[Steadfast|firm]] in your [[faith]] when all [[appears]] to vanish; be [[true]] to your [[commission]] as an [[ambassador]] of [[the kingdom]]. " To [[Philip, the Apostle|Philip]] he said: " Be unmoved by the [[events]] now impending. Remain unshaken, even when you cannot [[see]] the way. Be [[loyal]] to your [[oath]] of [[consecration]]. " To [[Matthew, the Apostle|Matthew]] he said: " [[Forget]] not the [[mercy]] that [[received]] you into [[the kingdom]]. Let no man cheat you of your [[eternal]] reward. As you have withstood the [[inclinations]] of the [[mortal]] [[nature]], be willing to be [[steadfast]]. " To [[Thomas, the Apostle|Thomas]] he said: " No matter how [[difficult]] it may be, just now you must walk by [[faith]] and not by [[sight]]. [[Doubt]] not that I am able to finish the [[work]] I have begun, and that I shall [[eventually]] see all of my [[faithful]] [[ambassadors]] in [[the kingdom]] beyond. " To the [[Alpheus twins]] he said: " Do not allow the [[things]] which you cannot [[understand]] to crush you. Be [[true]] to the [[affections]] of your [[hearts]] and put not your [[trust]] in either great men or the changing [[attitude]] of [[the people]]. Stand by your brethren. " And to [[Simon Zelotes]] he said: " Simon, you may be crushed by [[disappointment]], but your spirit shall rise above all that may come upon you. What you have failed to [[learn]] from me, [[Spirit of Truth|my spirit]] will teach you. Seek the true [[realities]] of the [[spirit]] and cease to be [[attracted]] by unreal and [[material]] [[shadows]]. " And to [[Judas Iscariot]] he said: " Judas, I have [[loved]] you and have [[prayed]] that you would love your brethren. Be not weary in well doing; and I would [[warn]] you to beware the slippery [[paths]] of [[flattery]] and the [[poison]] darts of [[ridicule]]. "

174:0.3 And when he had concluded these [[greetings]], he departed for [[Jerusalem]] with [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]], [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], [[James, the Apostle|James]], and [[John, the Apostle|John]] as the other [[apostles]] set about the [[establishment]] of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gethsemane Gethsemane] camp, where they were to go that night, and where they made their [[headquarters]] for the remainder of [[the Master]]'s life in the [[flesh]]. About halfway down the slope of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_of_Olives Olivet] [[Jesus]] paused and [[visited]] more than an hour with the four [[apostles]].

174:0.3 And when he had concluded these [[greetings]], he departed for [[Jerusalem]] with [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]], [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], [[James, the Apostle|James]], and [[John, the Apostle|John]] as the other [[apostles]] set about the [[establishment]] of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gethsemane Gethsemane] camp, where they were to go that night, and where they made their [[headquarters]] for the remainder of [[the Master]]'s life in the [[flesh]]. About halfway down the slope of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_of_Olives Olivet] [[Jesus]] paused and [[visited]] more than an hour with the four [[apostles]].

==174:1. DIVINE FORGIVENESS==

==174:1. DIVINE FORGIVENESS==

==174:2. QUESTIONS BY THE JEWISH RULERS==

==174:2. QUESTIONS BY THE JEWISH RULERS==

174:2.1 On Monday evening there had been held a [[council]] between the [[Sanhedrin]] and some fifty additional [[leaders]] selected from among the [[scribes]], [[Pharisees]], and the [[Sadducees]]. It was the [[consensus]] of this [[meeting]] that it would be [[dangerous]] to [[arrest]] [[Jesus]] in [[public]] because of his hold upon the [[affections]] of the [[Folk|common people]]. It was also the [[opinion]] of the [[majority]] that a [[determined]] [[effort]] should be made to discredit him in the eyes of [[the multitude]] before he should be [[arrested]] and brought to [[trial]]. Accordingly, several [[groups]] of [[learned men]] were designated to be on hand the next morning in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_temple the temple] to undertake to entrap him with [[difficult]] [[questions]] and otherwise to seek to [[embarrass]] him before [[the people]]. At last, the [[Pharisees]], [[Sadducees]], and even the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herodians Herodians] were all [[united]] in this [[effort]] to discredit [[Jesus]] in the eyes of the [[Passover]] multitudes.

174:2.1 On Monday evening there had been held a [[council]] between the [[Sanhedrin]] and some fifty additional [[leaders]] selected from among the [[scribes]], [[Pharisees]], and the [[Sadducees]]. It was the [[consensus]] of this [[meeting]] that it would be [[dangerous]] to [[arrest]] [[Jesus]] in [[public]] because of his hold upon the [[affections]] of the [[Folk|common people]]. It was also the [[opinion]] of the [[majority]] that a [[determined]] [[effort]] should be made to discredit him in the eyes of [[the multitude]] before he should be [[arrested]] and brought to [[trial]]. Accordingly, several [[groups]] of [[learned men]] were designated to be on hand the next morning in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_temple the temple] to undertake to entrap him with [[difficult]] [[questions]] and otherwise to seek to [[embarrass]] him before [[the people]]. At last, the [[Pharisees]], [[Sadducees]], and even the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herodians Herodians] were all [[united]] in this [[effort]] to discredit [[Jesus]] in the eyes of the [[Passover]] multitudes.

174:2.2 Tuesday morning, when [[Jesus]] arrived in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_temple#Life_in_and_around_the_temple the temple court] and began to [[teach]], he had uttered but few [[words]] when a [[group]] of the younger [[students]] from the [[academies]], who had been [[rehearsed]] for this [[purpose]], came forward and by their [[spokesman]] addressed [[Jesus]]: " Master, we know you are a [[righteous]] [[teacher]], and we know that you [[proclaim]] the ways of [[truth]], and that you serve only [[God]], for you [[fear]] no man, and that you are no respecter of [[persons]]. We are only [[students]], and we would know the [[truth]] about a matter which troubles us; our [[difficulty]] is this: Is it lawful for us to give [[tribute]] to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesar Caesar]? Shall we give or shall we not give? " [[Jesus]], [[perceiving]] their [[hypocrisy]] and [[Clever|craftiness]], said to them: " Why do you thus come to [[tempt]] me? Show me the [[tribute]] [[money]], and I will answer you. " And when they handed him a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denarius denarius], he looked at it and said, " Whose [[image]] and superscription does this coin bear? " And when they answered him, " [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesar Caesar]'s, " [[Jesus]] said, " Render to Caesar the [[things]] that are Caesar's and render to [[God]] the things that are God's. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_20]

174:2.2 Tuesday morning, when [[Jesus]] arrived in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_temple#Life_in_and_around_the_temple the temple court] and began to [[teach]], he had uttered but few [[words]] when a [[group]] of the younger [[students]] from the [[academies]], who had been [[rehearsed]] for this [[purpose]], came forward and by their [[spokesman]] addressed [[Jesus]]: " Master, we know you are a [[righteous]] [[teacher]], and we know that you [[proclaim]] the ways of [[truth]], and that you serve only [[God]], for you [[fear]] no man, and that you are no respecter of [[persons]]. We are only [[students]], and we would know the [[truth]] about a matter which troubles us; our [[difficulty]] is this: Is it lawful for us to give [[tribute]] to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesar Caesar]? Shall we give or shall we not give? " [[Jesus]], [[perceiving]] their [[hypocrisy]] and [[Clever|craftiness]], said to them: " Why do you thus come to [[tempt]] me? Show me the [[tribute]] [[money]], and I will answer you. " And when they handed him a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denarius denarius], he looked at it and said, " Whose [[image]] and superscription does this coin bear? " And when they answered him, " [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesar Caesar]'s, " [[Jesus]] said, " Render to Caesar the [[things]] that are Caesar's and render to [[God]] the things that are God's. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_20]

174:2.3 When he had thus answered these young [[scribes]] and their [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herodians Herodian] accomplices, they withdrew from his [[presence]], and [[the people]], even the [[Sadducees]], enjoyed their discomfiture. Even the [[youths]] who had endeavored to entrap him [[marvel]]ed greatly at the unexpected [[sagacity]] of [[the Master]]'s answer.

174:2.3 When he had thus answered these young [[scribes]] and their [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herodians Herodian] accomplices, they withdrew from his [[presence]], and [[the people]], even the [[Sadducees]], enjoyed their discomfiture. Even the [[youths]] who had endeavored to entrap him [[marvel]]ed greatly at the unexpected [[sagacity]] of [[the Master]]'s answer.

174:2.4 The previous day the rulers had sought to trip him before [[the multitude]] on matters of [[ecclesiastical]] [[authority]], and having [[failed]], they now sought to involve him in a damaging [[discussion]] of [[civil]] [[authority]]. Both [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilate Pilate] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herod_Antipas Herod] were in [[Jerusalem]] at this time, and [[Jesus]]' [[enemies]] [[conjectured]] that, if he would [[dare]] to [[advise]] against the payment of [[tribute]] to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesar Caesar], they could go at once before the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_governor Roman authorities] and charge him with [[sedition]]. On the other hand, if he should [[advise]] the payment of [[tribute]] in so many [[words]], they rightly [[calculated]] that such a [[pronouncement]] would greatly wound the [[national]] [[pride]] of his [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jews Jewish] hearers, thereby [[alienating]] the [[good]] will and [[affection]] of [[the multitude]].

174:2.4 The previous day the rulers had sought to trip him before [[the multitude]] on matters of [[ecclesiastical]] [[authority]], and having [[failed]], they now sought to involve him in a damaging [[discussion]] of [[civil]] [[authority]]. Both [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilate Pilate] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herod_Antipas Herod] were in [[Jerusalem]] at this time, and [[Jesus]]' [[enemies]] [[conjectured]] that, if he would [[dare]] to [[advise]] against the payment of [[tribute]] to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesar Caesar], they could go at once before the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_governor Roman authorities] and charge him with [[sedition]]. On the other hand, if he should [[advise]] the payment of [[tribute]] in so many [[words]], they rightly [[calculated]] that such a [[pronouncement]] would greatly wound the [[national]] [[pride]] of his [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jews Jewish] hearers, thereby [[alienating]] the [[good]] will and [[affection]] of [[the multitude]].

174:2.5 In all this the [[enemies]] of [[Jesus]] were [[defeated]] since it was a well-known ruling of the [[Sanhedrin]], made for the [[guidance]] of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jews Jews] [[dispersed]] among the [[gentile]] nations, that the " right of coinage carried with it the right to levy [[taxes]]. " In this [[manner]] [[Jesus]] avoided their trap. To have answered " No " to their [[question]] would have been equivalent to inciting [[rebellion]]; to have answered " Yes " would have [[shocked]] the deep-rooted [[nationalist]] sentiments of that day. [[The Master]] did not [[evade]] the [[question]]; he merely employed the [[wisdom]] of making a double reply. [[Jesus]] was never evasive, but he was always [[wise]] in his dealings with those who sought to harass and destroy him.

174:2.5 In all this the [[enemies]] of [[Jesus]] were [[defeated]] since it was a well-known ruling of the [[Sanhedrin]], made for the [[guidance]] of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jews Jews] [[dispersed]] among the [[gentile]] nations, that the " right of coinage carried with it the right to levy [[taxes]]. " In this [[manner]] [[Jesus]] avoided their trap. To have answered " No " to their [[question]] would have been equivalent to inciting [[rebellion]]; to have answered " Yes " would have [[shocked]] the deep-rooted [[nationalist]] sentiments of that day. [[The Master]] did not [[evade]] the [[question]]; he merely employed the [[wisdom]] of making a double reply. [[Jesus]] was never evasive, but he was always [[wise]] in his dealings with those who sought to harass and destroy him.

==174:3. THE SADDUCEES AND THE RESURRECTION==

==174:3. THE SADDUCEES AND THE RESURRECTION==

174:3.1 Before [[Jesus]] could get started with his [[teaching]], another [[group]] came forward to [[question]] him, this time a company of the [[learned]] and crafty [[Sadducees]]. Their [[spokesman]], drawing near to him, said: " Master, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses Moses] said that if a [[married]] man should [[die]], leaving no [[children]], his [[brother]] should take the [[wife]] and raise up seed for the deceased brother.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Deuteronomy#Chapter_.25] Now there occurred a case where a certain man who had six [[brothers]] died childless; his next brother took his [[wife]] but also soon died, leaving no [[children]]. Likewise did the second [[brother]] take the [[wife]], but he also died leaving no offspring. And so on until all six of the brothers had had her, and all six of them passed on without leaving [[children]]. And then, after them all, the [[woman]] herself died. Now, what we would like to ask you is this: In the [[resurrection]] whose [[wife]] will she be since all [[seven]] of these [[brothers]] had her? "

174:3.1 Before [[Jesus]] could get started with his [[teaching]], another [[group]] came forward to [[question]] him, this time a company of the [[learned]] and crafty [[Sadducees]]. Their [[spokesman]], drawing near to him, said: " Master, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses Moses] said that if a [[married]] man should [[die]], leaving no [[children]], his [[brother]] should take the [[wife]] and raise up seed for the deceased brother.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Deuteronomy#Chapter_.25] Now there occurred a case where a certain man who had six [[brothers]] died childless; his next brother took his [[wife]] but also soon died, leaving no [[children]]. Likewise did the second [[brother]] take the [[wife]], but he also died leaving no offspring. And so on until all six of the brothers had had her, and all six of them passed on without leaving [[children]]. And then, after them all, the [[woman]] herself died. Now, what we would like to ask you is this: In the [[resurrection]] whose [[wife]] will she be since all [[seven]] of these [[brothers]] had her? "

174:3.2 Jesus knew, and so did the people, that these [[Sadducees]] were not [[sincere]] in asking this [[question]] because it was not likely that such a case would really occur; and besides, this [[practice]] of the [[brothers]] of a [[dead]] man seeking to beget [[children]] for him was practically a [http://www.thefreedictionary.com/dead+letter dead letter] at this time among the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jews Jews]. Nevertheless, [[Jesus]] [[condescended]] to reply to their [[mischievous]] question. He said: " You all do [[err]] in asking such [[questions]] because you know neither the [[Scriptures]] nor the living [[power]] of [[God]]. You know that the sons of this world can marry and are given in [[marriage]], but you do not seem to [[understand]] that they who are accounted [[worthy]] to [[attain]] [[Mansion Worlds|the worlds to come]], through the [[resurrection]] of the [[righteous]], neither marry nor are given in [[marriage]]. Those who [[experience]] the [[resurrection]] from the [[dead]] are more like the [[angels]] of [[heaven]], and they never [[die]]. These [[resurrected]] ones are [[eternally]] the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#PAPER_40:_THE_ASCENDING_SONS_OF_GOD sons of God]; they are the [[children]] of [[light]] [[resurrected]] into the [[progress]] of [[eternal]] life. And even your [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses Father Moses] [[understood]] this, for, in [[connection]] with his [[experiences]] at the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burning_bush burning bush], he heard [[the Father]] say, `I am the [[God]] of [[Abraham]], the God of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac Isaac], and the God of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob Jacob].' And so, along with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses Moses], do I [[declare]] that [[the Father|my Father]] is not the [[God]] of the [[dead]] but of the living. In him you all do live, [[reproduce]], and [[possess]] your [[mortal]] [[existence]]. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_20]

174:3.2 Jesus knew, and so did the people, that these [[Sadducees]] were not [[sincere]] in asking this [[question]] because it was not likely that such a case would really occur; and besides, this [[practice]] of the [[brothers]] of a [[dead]] man seeking to beget [[children]] for him was practically a [https://www.thefreedictionary.com/dead+letter dead letter] at this time among the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jews Jews]. Nevertheless, [[Jesus]] [[condescended]] to reply to their [[mischievous]] question. He said: " You all do [[err]] in asking such [[questions]] because you know neither the [[Scriptures]] nor the living [[power]] of [[God]]. You know that the sons of this world can marry and are given in [[marriage]], but you do not seem to [[understand]] that they who are accounted [[worthy]] to [[attain]] [[Mansion Worlds|the worlds to come]], through the [[resurrection]] of the [[righteous]], neither marry nor are given in [[marriage]]. Those who [[experience]] the [[resurrection]] from the [[dead]] are more like the [[angels]] of [[heaven]], and they never [[die]]. These [[resurrected]] ones are [[eternally]] the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#PAPER_40:_THE_ASCENDING_SONS_OF_GOD sons of God]; they are the [[children]] of [[light]] [[resurrected]] into the [[progress]] of [[eternal]] life. And even your [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses Father Moses] [[understood]] this, for, in [[connection]] with his [[experiences]] at the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burning_bush burning bush], he heard [[the Father]] say, `I am the [[God]] of [[Abraham]], the God of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac Isaac], and the God of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob Jacob].' And so, along with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses Moses], do I [[declare]] that [[the Father|my Father]] is not the [[God]] of the [[dead]] but of the living. In him you all do live, [[reproduce]], and [[possess]] your [[mortal]] [[existence]]. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_20]

174:3.3 When [[Jesus]] had finished answering these [[questions]], the [[Sadducees]] withdrew, and some of the [[Pharisees]] so far forgot themselves as to exclaim, " True, true, Master, you have well answered these unbelieving [[Sadducees]]. " The Sadducees [[dared]] not ask him any more [[questions]], and the [[common people]] [[marveled]] at the [[wisdom]] of his teaching.

174:3.3 When [[Jesus]] had finished answering these [[questions]], the [[Sadducees]] withdrew, and some of the [[Pharisees]] so far forgot themselves as to exclaim, " True, true, Master, you have well answered these unbelieving [[Sadducees]]. " The Sadducees [[dared]] not ask him any more [[questions]], and the [[common people]] [[marveled]] at the [[wisdom]] of his teaching.

174:3.4 [[Jesus]] [[appealed]] only to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses Moses] in his encounter with the [[Sadducees]] because this religio-[[political]] [[sect]] acknowledged the [[validity]] of only the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torah five so-called Books of Moses]; they did not allow that the [[teachings]] of the [[Hebrew Prophets|prophets]] were admissible as a basis of [[doctrinal]] [[dogmas]]. [[The Master]] in his answer, though [[positively]] affirming the [[fact]] of the [[survival]] of [[mortal]] [[creatures]] by the [[technique]] of the [[resurrection]], did not in any sense speak approvingly of the [[Pharisees|Pharisaic]] [[beliefs]] in the [[resurrection]] of the [[literal]] [[human]] [[body]]. The point [[Jesus]] [[wished]] to [[emphasize]] was: That [[the Father]] had said, " I am the [[God]] of [[Abraham]], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac Isaac], and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob Jacob], " not I was their God.

174:3.4 [[Jesus]] [[appealed]] only to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses Moses] in his encounter with the [[Sadducees]] because this religio-[[political]] [[sect]] acknowledged the [[validity]] of only the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torah five so-called Books of Moses]; they did not allow that the [[teachings]] of the [[Hebrew Prophets|prophets]] were admissible as a basis of [[doctrinal]] [[dogmas]]. [[The Master]] in his answer, though [[positively]] affirming the [[fact]] of the [[survival]] of [[mortal]] [[creatures]] by the [[technique]] of the [[resurrection]], did not in any sense speak approvingly of the [[Pharisees|Pharisaic]] [[beliefs]] in the [[resurrection]] of the [[literal]] [[human]] [[body]]. The point [[Jesus]] [[wished]] to [[emphasize]] was: That [[the Father]] had said, " I am the [[God]] of [[Abraham]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac Isaac], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob Jacob], " not I was their God.

174:3.5 The [[Sadducees]] had [[thought]] to subject [[Jesus]] to the withering [[influence]] of [[ridicule]], knowing full well that [[persecution]] in [[public]] would most [[certain]]ly [[create]] further [[sympathy]] for him in the [[minds]] of [[the multitude]].

174:3.5 The [[Sadducees]] had [[thought]] to subject [[Jesus]] to the withering [[influence]] of [[ridicule]], knowing full well that [[persecution]] in [[public]] would most [[certain]]ly [[create]] further [[sympathy]] for him in the [[minds]] of [[the multitude]].

==174:4. THE GREAT COMMANDMENT==

==174:4. THE GREAT COMMANDMENT==

174:4.1 Another [[group]] of [[Sadducees]] had been instructed to ask [[Jesus]] entangling [[questions]] about [[angels]], but when they beheld the [[fate]] of their [[comrades]] who had sought to entrap him with questions concerning the [[resurrection]], they very [[wisely]] [[decided]] to hold their [[peace]]; they retired without asking a question. It was the prearranged [[plan]] of the [[confederated]] [[Pharisees]], [[scribes]], [[Sadducees]], and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herodians Herodians] to fill up the entire day with these entangling questions, [[hoping]] thereby to discredit [[Jesus]] before [[the people]] and at the [[same time]] [[effectively]] to [[prevent]] his having any time for the [[proclamation]] of his disturbing [[teachings]].

174:4.1 Another [[group]] of [[Sadducees]] had been instructed to ask [[Jesus]] entangling [[questions]] about [[angels]], but when they beheld the [[fate]] of their [[comrades]] who had sought to entrap him with questions concerning the [[resurrection]], they very [[wisely]] [[decided]] to hold their [[peace]]; they retired without asking a question. It was the prearranged [[plan]] of the [[confederated]] [[Pharisees]], [[scribes]], [[Sadducees]], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herodians Herodians] to fill up the entire day with these entangling questions, [[hoping]] thereby to discredit [[Jesus]] before [[the people]] and at the [[same time]] [[effectively]] to [[prevent]] his having any time for the [[proclamation]] of his disturbing [[teachings]].

174:4.2 Then came forward one of the [[groups]] of the [[Pharisees]] to ask [[Quibble|harassing]] questions, and the [[spokesman]], signaling to [[Jesus]], said: " Master, I am a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawyer lawyer], and I would like to ask you which, in your [[opinion]], is the greatest commandment? " [[Jesus]] answered: " There is but one commandment, and that one is the greatest of all, and that commandment is: `Hear O [[Israel]], the Lord our [[God]], the Lord is one; and you shall [[love]] the Lord your [[God]] with all your [[heart]] and with all your [[soul]], with all your [[mind]] and with all your [[strength]].'[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Deuteronomy#Chapter_.6] This is the first and great commandment. And the second commandment is like this first; indeed, it springs directly therefrom, and it is: `You shall [[love]] your [[neighbor]] as yourself.'[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Leviticus#Chapter_.19] There is no other commandment greater than these; on these two commandments hang all the [[law]] and the [[prophets]]. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_matthew#Chapter_22]

174:4.2 Then came forward one of the [[groups]] of the [[Pharisees]] to ask [[Quibble|harassing]] questions, and the [[spokesman]], signaling to [[Jesus]], said: " Master, I am a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawyer lawyer], and I would like to ask you which, in your [[opinion]], is the greatest commandment? " [[Jesus]] answered: " There is but one commandment, and that one is the greatest of all, and that commandment is: `Hear O [[Israel]], the Lord our [[God]], the Lord is one; and you shall [[love]] the Lord your [[God]] with all your [[heart]] and with all your [[soul]], with all your [[mind]] and with all your [[strength]].'[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Deuteronomy#Chapter_.6] This is the first and great commandment. And the second commandment is like this first; indeed, it springs directly therefrom, and it is: `You shall [[love]] your [[neighbor]] as yourself.'[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Leviticus#Chapter_.19] There is no other commandment greater than these; on these two commandments hang all the [[law]] and the [[prophets]]. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_matthew#Chapter_22]

174:4.3 When the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawyer lawyer][[perceived]] that [[Jesus]] had answered not only in [[accordance]] with the highest [[concept]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_religion Jewish religion], but that he had also answered [[wisely]] in the sight of the assembled multitude, he [[thought]] it the better part of [[valor]] openly to commend [[the Master]]'s reply. Accordingly, he said: " Of a [[truth]], Master, you have well said that [[God]] is one and there is none beside him; and that to [[love]] him with all the [[heart]], [[understanding]], and [[strength]], and also to [[love]] one's [[neighbor]] as one's [[self]], is the first and great commandment; and we are [[agreed]] that this great commandment is much more to be regarded than all the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burnt_Offerings_%28scripture%29 burnt offerings] and [[sacrifices]]. " When the lawyer answered thus [[discreet]]ly, [[Jesus]] looked down upon him and said, " My [[friend]], I [[perceive]] that you are not far from [[the kingdom]] of God. "

174:4.3 When the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawyer lawyer][[perceived]] that [[Jesus]] had answered not only in [[accordance]] with the highest [[concept]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_religion Jewish religion], but that he had also answered [[wisely]] in the sight of the assembled multitude, he [[thought]] it the better part of [[valor]] openly to commend [[the Master]]'s reply. Accordingly, he said: " Of a [[truth]], Master, you have well said that [[God]] is one and there is none beside him; and that to [[love]] him with all the [[heart]], [[understanding]], and [[strength]], and also to [[love]] one's [[neighbor]] as one's [[self]], is the first and great commandment; and we are [[agreed]] that this great commandment is much more to be regarded than all the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burnt_Offerings_%28scripture%29 burnt offerings] and [[sacrifices]]. " When the lawyer answered thus [[discreet]]ly, [[Jesus]] looked down upon him and said, " My [[friend]], I [[perceive]] that you are not far from [[the kingdom]] of God. "

174:4.4 [[Jesus]] [[spoke]] the [[truth]] when he referred to this lawyer as being " not far from [[the kingdom]], " for that very night he went out to [[the Master]]'s camp near [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gethsemane Gethsemane], professed [[faith]] in the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]], and was [[baptized]] by Josiah, one of the [[disciples]] of [[Abner]].

174:4.4 [[Jesus]] [[spoke]] the [[truth]] when he referred to this lawyer as being " not far from [[the kingdom]], " for that very night he went out to [[the Master]]'s camp near [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gethsemane Gethsemane], professed [[faith]] in the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]], and was [[baptized]] by Josiah, one of the [[disciples]] of [[Abner]].

174:4.5 [[Two]] or [[three]] other [[groups]] of the [[scribes]] and [[Pharisees]] were present and had [[intended]] to ask [[questions]], but they were either disarmed by [[Jesus]]' answer to the lawyer, or they were deterred by the discomfiture of all who had undertaken to ensnare him. After this no man [[dared]] to ask him another question in [[public]].

174:4.5 [[Two]] or [[three]] other [[groups]] of the [[scribes]] and [[Pharisees]] were present and had [[intended]] to ask [[questions]], but they were either disarmed by [[Jesus]]' answer to the lawyer, or they were deterred by the discomfiture of all who had undertaken to ensnare him. After this no man [[dared]] to ask him another question in [[public]].

174:4.6 When no more [[questions]] were forthcoming, and as the noon hour was near, [[Jesus]] did not resume his [[teaching]] but was content merely to ask the [[Pharisees]] and their [[associates]] a question. Said Jesus: " Since you ask no more questions, I would like to ask you one. What do you [[think]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_Messianism the Deliverer]? That is, whose son is he? " After a brief pause one of the [[scribes]] answered, " The [[Messiah]] is the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davidic_line son of David]. " And since [[Jesus]] knew that there had been much [[debate]], even among his own [[disciples]], as to whether or not he was the son of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davidic David], he asked this further question: " If [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_Messianism the Deliverer] is indeed the son of David, how is it that, in the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Psalms#Psalm_110 Psalm] which you accredit to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David David], he himself, [[speaking]] in the [[spirit]], says, `The Lord said to my lord, sit on my right hand until I make your enemies the footstool of your feet.'[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Psalms#Psalm_110] If [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David David] calls him Lord, how then can he be his son? " Although the rulers, the [[scribes]], and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kohen_Gadol chief priests] made no reply to this [[question]], they likewise refrained from asking him any more questions in an [[effort]] to entangle him. They never answered this question which [[Jesus]] put to them, but after [[the Master]]'s [[death]] they attempted to [[escape]] the [[difficulty]] by [[changing]] the [[interpretation]] of this Psalm so as to make it refer to [[Abraham]] instead of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_Messianism Messiah]. Others sought to [[escape]] the [[dilemma]] by disallowing that [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David David] was the [[author]] of this so-called [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Psalms#Psalm_110 Messianic Psalm].

174:4.6 When no more [[questions]] were forthcoming, and as the noon hour was near, [[Jesus]] did not resume his [[teaching]] but was content merely to ask the [[Pharisees]] and their [[associates]] a question. Said Jesus: " Since you ask no more questions, I would like to ask you one. What do you [[think]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_Messianism the Deliverer]? That is, whose son is he? " After a brief pause one of the [[scribes]] answered, " The [[Messiah]] is the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davidic_line son of David]. " And since [[Jesus]] knew that there had been much [[debate]], even among his own [[disciples]], as to whether or not he was the son of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davidic David], he asked this further question: " If [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_Messianism the Deliverer] is indeed the son of David, how is it that, in the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Psalms#Psalm_110 Psalm] which you accredit to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David David], he himself, [[speaking]] in the [[spirit]], says, `The Lord said to my lord, sit on my right hand until I make your enemies the footstool of your feet.'[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Psalms#Psalm_110] If [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David David] calls him Lord, how then can he be his son? " Although the rulers, the [[scribes]], and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kohen_Gadol chief priests] made no reply to this [[question]], they likewise refrained from asking him any more questions in an [[effort]] to entangle him. They never answered this question which [[Jesus]] put to them, but after [[the Master]]'s [[death]] they attempted to [[escape]] the [[difficulty]] by [[changing]] the [[interpretation]] of this Psalm so as to make it refer to [[Abraham]] instead of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_Messianism Messiah]. Others sought to [[escape]] the [[dilemma]] by disallowing that [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David David] was the [[author]] of this so-called [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Psalms#Psalm_110 Messianic Psalm].

174:4.7 A short time back the [[Pharisees]] had [[enjoyed]] the [[manner]] in which the [[Sadducees]] had been [[silence]]d by [[the Master]]; now the [[Sadducees]] were delighted by the [[failure]] of the [[Pharisees]]; but such [[rivalry]] was only momentary; they speedily forgot their time-honored [[differences]] in the [[united]] [[effort]] to stop [[Jesus]]' [[teachings]] and doings. But throughout all of these [[experiences]] the [[common people]] heard him [[gladly]].

174:4.7 A short time back the [[Pharisees]] had [[enjoyed]] the [[manner]] in which the [[Sadducees]] had been [[silence]]d by [[the Master]]; now the [[Sadducees]] were delighted by the [[failure]] of the [[Pharisees]]; but such [[rivalry]] was only momentary; they speedily forgot their time-honored [[differences]] in the [[united]] [[effort]] to stop [[Jesus]]' [[teachings]] and doings. But throughout all of these [[experiences]] the [[common people]] heard him [[gladly]].

==174:5. THE INQUIRING GREEKS==

==174:5. THE INQUIRING GREEKS==

174:5.1 About noontime, as [[Philip, the Apostle|Philip]] was purchasing supplies for the new camp which was that day being [[established]] near [http://www.wikipedia.org/Gethsemane Gethsemane], he was accosted by a [[delegation]] of strangers, a [[group]] of believing [[Greeks]] from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandria Alexandria], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_Athens Athens], and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Rome Rome], whose [[spokesman]] said to the [[apostle]]: " You have been pointed out to us by those who know you; so we come to you, Sir, with the request to see [[Jesus]], your [[Master Son|Master]]. " [[Philip, the Apostle|Philip]] was taken by [[surprise]] thus to meet these [[prominent]] and [[inquiring]] [[Greek]] [[gentiles]] in the [[market place]], and, since [[Jesus]] had so explicitly charged all of [[the twelve]] not to [[engage]] in any [[public]] [[teaching]] during the [[Passover]] week, he was a bit [[perplexed]] as to the right way to handle this matter. He was also disconcerted because these men were foreign [[gentiles]]. If they had been [[Jews]] or near-by and familiar [[gentiles]], he would not have [[hesitated]] so markedly. What he did was this: He asked these [[Greeks]] to remain right where they were. As he hastened away, they supposed that he went in search of [[Jesus]], but in [[reality]] he hurried off to the [[home]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_of_Arimathea Joseph], where he knew [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] and the other [[apostles]] were at lunch; and calling [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] out, he [[explained]] the [[purpose]] of his coming, and then, accompanied by [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]], he returned to the waiting [[Greeks]].

174:5.1 About noontime, as [[Philip, the Apostle|Philip]] was purchasing supplies for the new camp which was that day being [[established]] near [https://www.wikipedia.org/Gethsemane Gethsemane], he was accosted by a [[delegation]] of strangers, a [[group]] of believing [[Greeks]] from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandria Alexandria], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_Athens Athens], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Rome Rome], whose [[spokesman]] said to the [[apostle]]: " You have been pointed out to us by those who know you; so we come to you, Sir, with the request to see [[Jesus]], your [[Master Son|Master]]. " [[Philip, the Apostle|Philip]] was taken by [[surprise]] thus to meet these [[prominent]] and [[inquiring]] [[Greek]] [[gentiles]] in the [[market place]], and, since [[Jesus]] had so explicitly charged all of [[the twelve]] not to [[engage]] in any [[public]] [[teaching]] during the [[Passover]] week, he was a bit [[perplexed]] as to the right way to handle this matter. He was also disconcerted because these men were foreign [[gentiles]]. If they had been [[Jews]] or near-by and familiar [[gentiles]], he would not have [[hesitated]] so markedly. What he did was this: He asked these [[Greeks]] to remain right where they were. As he hastened away, they supposed that he went in search of [[Jesus]], but in [[reality]] he hurried off to the [[home]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_of_Arimathea Joseph], where he knew [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] and the other [[apostles]] were at lunch; and calling [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] out, he [[explained]] the [[purpose]] of his coming, and then, accompanied by [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]], he returned to the waiting [[Greeks]].

174:5.2 Since [[Philip, the Apostle|Philip]] had about finished the purchasing of supplies, he and [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] returned with the [[Greeks]] to the [[home]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_of_Arimathea Joseph], where [[Jesus]] [[received]] them; and they sat near while he [[spoke]] to his [[apostles]] and a number of leading [[disciples]] assembled at this luncheon. Said [[Jesus]]:

174:5.2 Since [[Philip, the Apostle|Philip]] had about finished the purchasing of supplies, he and [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] returned with the [[Greeks]] to the [[home]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_of_Arimathea Joseph], where [[Jesus]] [[received]] them; and they sat near while he [[spoke]] to his [[apostles]] and a number of leading [[disciples]] assembled at this luncheon. Said [[Jesus]]:

174:5.3 " [[the Father|My Father]] sent me to this world to [[reveal]] his [[loving]]-[[kindness]] to the [[children]] of men, but those to whom I first came have refused to [[receive]] me. True, indeed, many of you have [[believed]] my [[gospel]] for yourselves, but the [[children]] of [[Abraham]] and their [[leaders]] are about to [[reject]] me, and in so doing they will [[reject]] Him who sent me. I have [[freely]] [[proclaimed]] the [[gospel]] of [[salvation]] to this people; I have told them of [[sonship]] with [[joy]], [[liberty]], and life more [[abundant]] in the [[spirit]]. [[the Father|My Father]] has done many [[wonderful]] works among these [[fear]]-ridden sons of men. But truly did the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaiah Prophet Isaiah] refer to this people when he wrote: `Lord, who has [[believed]] our [[teachings]]? And to whom has the Lord been [[revealed]]?'[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Isaiah#Chapter_.6] Truly have the [[leaders]] of my people [[deliberate]]ly blinded their eyes that they see not, and hardened their [[hearts]] lest they [[believe]] and be saved. All these years have I sought to [[heal]] them of their [http://books.google.com/books?id=YR4RAQAAIAAJ&q=encyclopedia+of+unbelief&dq=encyclopedia+of+unbelief&hl=en&ei=gubwTeu8JdKXtweK7MSVAw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CDAQ6AEwAg unbelief] that they might be recipients of [[the Father]]'s [[eternal]] [[salvation]]. I know that not all have [[failed]] me; some of you have indeed [[believed]] my [[message]]. In this room now are a full score of men who were once members of the [[Sanhedrin]], or who were high in the [[councils]] of the [[nation]], albeit even some of you still shrink from open [[confession]] of the [[truth]] lest they [[Excommunication|cast you out]] of the [[synagogue]]. Some of you are [[tempted]] to [[love]] the [[glory]] of men more than the glory of [[God]].[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_12] But I am constrained to show [[forbearance]] since I [[fear]] for the [[safety]] and [[loyalty]] of even some of those who have been so long near me, and who have lived so close by my side.

174:5.3 " [[the Father|My Father]] sent me to this world to [[reveal]] his [[loving]]-[[kindness]] to the [[children]] of men, but those to whom I first came have refused to [[receive]] me. True, indeed, many of you have [[believed]] my [[gospel]] for yourselves, but the [[children]] of [[Abraham]] and their [[leaders]] are about to [[reject]] me, and in so doing they will [[reject]] Him who sent me. I have [[freely]] [[proclaimed]] the [[gospel]] of [[salvation]] to this people; I have told them of [[sonship]] with [[joy]], [[liberty]], and life more [[abundant]] in the [[spirit]]. [[the Father|My Father]] has done many [[wonderful]] works among these [[fear]]-ridden sons of men. But truly did the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaiah Prophet Isaiah] refer to this people when he wrote: `Lord, who has [[believed]] our [[teachings]]? And to whom has the Lord been [[revealed]]?'[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Isaiah#Chapter_.6] Truly have the [[leaders]] of my people [[deliberate]]ly blinded their eyes that they see not, and hardened their [[hearts]] lest they [[believe]] and be saved. All these years have I sought to [[heal]] them of their [https://books.google.com/books?id=YR4RAQAAIAAJ&q=encyclopedia+of+unbelief&dq=encyclopedia+of+unbelief&hl=en&ei=gubwTeu8JdKXtweK7MSVAw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CDAQ6AEwAg unbelief] that they might be recipients of [[the Father]]'s [[eternal]] [[salvation]]. I know that not all have [[failed]] me; some of you have indeed [[believed]] my [[message]]. In this room now are a full score of men who were once members of the [[Sanhedrin]], or who were high in the [[councils]] of the [[nation]], albeit even some of you still shrink from open [[confession]] of the [[truth]] lest they [[Excommunication|cast you out]] of the [[synagogue]]. Some of you are [[tempted]] to [[love]] the [[glory]] of men more than the glory of [[God]].[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_12] But I am constrained to show [[forbearance]] since I [[fear]] for the [[safety]] and [[loyalty]] of even some of those who have been so long near me, and who have lived so close by my side.

174:5.4 " In this [[banquet]] chamber I [[perceive]] there are assembled [[Jews]] and [[gentiles]] in about [[equal]] [[numbers]], and I would address you as the first and last of such a [[group]] that I may instruct in the affairs of [[the kingdom]] before I go to [[the Father|my Father]]. "

174:5.4 " In this [[banquet]] chamber I [[perceive]] there are assembled [[Jews]] and [[gentiles]] in about [[equal]] [[numbers]], and I would address you as the first and last of such a [[group]] that I may instruct in the affairs of [[the kingdom]] before I go to [[the Father|my Father]]. "

174:5.5 These [[Greeks]] had been in [[faithful]] [[Attention|attendance]] upon [[Jesus]]' teaching in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Temple the temple]. On Monday evening they had held a [[conference]] at the home of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicodemus Nicodemus], which lasted until the [[dawn]] of day, and thirty of them had [[elected]] to enter [[the kingdom]].

174:5.5 These [[Greeks]] had been in [[faithful]] [[Attention|attendance]] upon [[Jesus]]' teaching in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Temple the temple]. On Monday evening they had held a [[conference]] at the home of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicodemus Nicodemus], which lasted until the [[dawn]] of day, and thirty of them had [[elected]] to enter [[the kingdom]].

174:5.6 As [[Jesus]] stood before them at this time, he [[perceived]] the end of one [[dispensation]] and the beginning of another. Turning his [[attention]] to the [[Greeks]], the Master said:

174:5.6 As [[Jesus]] stood before them at this time, he [[perceived]] the end of one [[dispensation]] and the beginning of another. Turning his [[attention]] to the [[Greeks]], the Master said:

174:5.7 " He who [[believes]] this [[gospel]], believes not merely in me but in [[the Father|Him who sent me]]. When you look upon me, you see not only the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] but also Him who sent me. I am the [[light]] of the world, and whosoever will [[believe]] my teaching shall no longer abide in [[darkness]].[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_12] If you [[gentiles]] will hear me, you shall [[receive]] the [[words]] of life and shall enter forthwith into the [[joyous]] [[liberty]] of the [[truth]] of [[sonship]] with [[God]]. If my fellow countrymen, the [[Jews]], [[choose]] to [[reject]] me and to refuse my [[teachings]], I will not sit in [[judgment]] on them, for I came not to [[judge]] the world but to offer it [[salvation]]. Nevertheless, they who [[reject]] me and refuse to [[receive]] my teaching shall be brought to [[judgment]] in due [[season]] by [[the Father|my Father]] and those whom he has appointed to sit in [[judgment]] on such as [[reject]] the [[gift]] of [[mercy]] and the [[truths]] of [[salvation]]. [[Remember]], all of you, that I [[speak]] not of myself, but that I have [[faithfully]] [[declared]] to you that which [[the Father]] commanded I should [[reveal]] to the [[children]] of [[man|men]]. And these [[words]] which [[the Father]] directed me to [[speak]] to the world are [[words]] of [[divine]] [[truth]], everlasting [[mercy]], and [[eternal]] life.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_12]

174:5.7 " He who [[believes]] this [[gospel]], believes not merely in me but in [[the Father|Him who sent me]]. When you look upon me, you see not only the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] but also Him who sent me. I am the [[light]] of the world, and whosoever will [[believe]] my teaching shall no longer abide in [[darkness]].[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_12] If you [[gentiles]] will hear me, you shall [[receive]] the [[words]] of life and shall enter forthwith into the [[joyous]] [[liberty]] of the [[truth]] of [[sonship]] with [[God]]. If my fellow countrymen, the [[Jews]], [[choose]] to [[reject]] me and to refuse my [[teachings]], I will not sit in [[judgment]] on them, for I came not to [[judge]] the world but to offer it [[salvation]]. Nevertheless, they who [[reject]] me and refuse to [[receive]] my teaching shall be brought to [[judgment]] in due [[season]] by [[the Father|my Father]] and those whom he has appointed to sit in [[judgment]] on such as [[reject]] the [[gift]] of [[mercy]] and the [[truths]] of [[salvation]]. [[Remember]], all of you, that I [[speak]] not of myself, but that I have [[faithfully]] [[declared]] to you that which [[the Father]] commanded I should [[reveal]] to the [[children]] of [[man|men]]. And these [[words]] which [[the Father]] directed me to [[speak]] to the world are [[words]] of [[divine]] [[truth]], everlasting [[mercy]], and [[eternal]] life.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_12]

174:5.8 " But to both [[Jew]] and [[gentile]] I [[declare]] the hour has about come when the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] will be [[glorified]]. You well [[know]] that, except a grain of wheat falls into the [[earth]] and dies, it abides [[alone]]; but if it dies in [[good]] [[soil]], it springs up again to life and bears much fruit. He who [[selfishly]] [[loves]] his life stands in [[danger]] of losing it; but he who is willing to lay down his life for my sake and the [[gospel]]'s shall [[enjoy]] a more [[abundant]] [[existence]] on [[earth]] and in [[heaven]], life [[eternal]]. If you will truly follow me, even after I have gone to [[the Father|my Father]], then shall you become my [[disciples]] and the [[sincere]] servants of your fellow [[mortals]].[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_12]

174:5.8 " But to both [[Jew]] and [[gentile]] I [[declare]] the hour has about come when the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] will be [[glorified]]. You well [[know]] that, except a grain of wheat falls into the [[earth]] and dies, it abides [[alone]]; but if it dies in [[good]] [[soil]], it springs up again to life and bears much fruit. He who [[selfishly]] [[loves]] his life stands in [[danger]] of losing it; but he who is willing to lay down his life for my sake and the [[gospel]]'s shall [[enjoy]] a more [[abundant]] [[existence]] on [[earth]] and in [[heaven]], life [[eternal]]. If you will truly follow me, even after I have gone to [[the Father|my Father]], then shall you become my [[disciples]] and the [[sincere]] servants of your fellow [[mortals]].[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_12]

174:5.9 " I know my hour is approaching, and I am troubled. I [[perceive]] that my people are [[determined]] to spurn [[the kingdom]], but I am [[rejoiced]] to [[receive]] these [[truth]]-[[seeking]] [[gentiles]] who come here today [[inquiring]] for the way of [[light]]. Nevertheless, my [[heart]] aches for my people, and my [[soul]] is distraught by that which lies just before me. What shall I say as I look ahead and [[discern]] what is about to befall me? Shall I say, [[the Father|Father]] save me from this awful hour? For this very [[purpose]] have I come into the world and even to this hour. Rather will I say, and [[pray]] that you will join me: Father, [[glorify]] your [[name]]; your [[Free will|will]] be done. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_12]

174:5.9 " I know my hour is approaching, and I am troubled. I [[perceive]] that my people are [[determined]] to spurn [[the kingdom]], but I am [[rejoiced]] to [[receive]] these [[truth]]-[[seeking]] [[gentiles]] who come here today [[inquiring]] for the way of [[light]]. Nevertheless, my [[heart]] aches for my people, and my [[soul]] is distraught by that which lies just before me. What shall I say as I look ahead and [[discern]] what is about to befall me? Shall I say, [[the Father|Father]] save me from this awful hour? For this very [[purpose]] have I come into the world and even to this hour. Rather will I say, and [[pray]] that you will join me: Father, [[glorify]] your [[name]]; your [[Free will|will]] be done. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_12]

174:5.12 Then [[Jesus]] continued to [[speak]]: " All this has not happened for my sake but for yours. I [[know]] of a [[certainty]] that [[the Father]] will [[receive]] me and [[accept]] my [[mission]] in your behalf, but it is needful that you be [[encouraged]] and be made ready for the fiery [[trial]] which is just ahead. Let me [[assure]] you that [[victory]] shall [[eventually]] [[crown]] our [[united]] [[efforts]] to [[enlighten]] the world and [[liberate]] [[mankind]]. The old order is bringing itself to [[judgment]]; the [[Caligastia|Prince of this world]] I have cast down; and all men shall become [[free]] by the [[light]] of [[Spirit of Truth|the spirit]] which I will pour out upon all [[Human|flesh]] after I have [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_193 ascended] to [[the Father|my Father]] in [[heaven]].[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_12]

174:5.12 Then [[Jesus]] continued to [[speak]]: " All this has not happened for my sake but for yours. I [[know]] of a [[certainty]] that [[the Father]] will [[receive]] me and [[accept]] my [[mission]] in your behalf, but it is needful that you be [[encouraged]] and be made ready for the fiery [[trial]] which is just ahead. Let me [[assure]] you that [[victory]] shall [[eventually]] [[crown]] our [[united]] [[efforts]] to [[enlighten]] the world and [[liberate]] [[mankind]]. The old order is bringing itself to [[judgment]]; the [[Caligastia|Prince of this world]] I have cast down; and all men shall become [[free]] by the [[light]] of [[Spirit of Truth|the spirit]] which I will pour out upon all [[Human|flesh]] after I have [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_193 ascended] to [[the Father|my Father]] in [[heaven]].[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_12]

174:5.13 " And now I [[declare]] to you that I, if I be lifted up on [[earth]] and in your lives, will draw all men to myself and into the [[fellowship]] of [[the Father|my Father]]. You have [[believed]] that [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_Messianism the Deliverer] would abide on [[earth]] forever, but I [[declare]] that the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] will be [[rejected]] by men, and that he will go back to [[the Father]]. Only a little while will I be with you; only a little [[time]] will the living [[light]] be among this [[darkened]] [[generation]]. Walk while you have this [[light]] so that the oncoming [[darkness]] and [[confusion]] may not overtake you. He who walks in the [[darkness]] knows not where he goes; but if you will [[choose]] to walk in the [[light]], you shall all indeed become [[liberated]] [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:5._MORTALS_OF_TIME_AND_SPACE sons of God]. And now, all of you, come with me while we go back to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_temple the temple] and I [[speak]] [[farewell]] [[words]] to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kohen_Gadol chief priests], the [[scribes]], the [[Pharisees]], the [[Sadducees]], the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herodians Herodians], and the benighted rulers of [[Israel]]. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_12]

174:5.13 " And now I [[declare]] to you that I, if I be lifted up on [[earth]] and in your lives, will draw all men to myself and into the [[fellowship]] of [[the Father|my Father]]. You have [[believed]] that [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_Messianism the Deliverer] would abide on [[earth]] forever, but I [[declare]] that the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] will be [[rejected]] by men, and that he will go back to [[the Father]]. Only a little while will I be with you; only a little [[time]] will the living [[light]] be among this [[darkened]] [[generation]]. Walk while you have this [[light]] so that the oncoming [[darkness]] and [[confusion]] may not overtake you. He who walks in the [[darkness]] knows not where he goes; but if you will [[choose]] to walk in the [[light]], you shall all indeed become [[liberated]] [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:5._MORTALS_OF_TIME_AND_SPACE sons of God]. And now, all of you, come with me while we go back to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_temple the temple] and I [[speak]] [[farewell]] [[words]] to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kohen_Gadol chief priests], the [[scribes]], the [[Pharisees]], the [[Sadducees]], the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herodians Herodians], and the benighted rulers of [[Israel]]. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_12]

174:5.14 Having thus [[spoken]], [[Jesus]] led the way over the narrow streets of [[Jerusalem]] back to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_temple the temple]. They had just heard [[the Master]] say that this was to be his [[farewell]] [[discourse]] in the [[temple]], and they followed him in [[silence]] and in deep [[meditation]].

174:5.14 Having thus [[spoken]], [[Jesus]] led the way over the narrow streets of [[Jerusalem]] back to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_temple the temple]. They had just heard [[the Master]] say that this was to be his [[farewell]] [[discourse]] in the [[temple]], and they followed him in [[silence]] and in deep [[meditation]].

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