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137:2.1 Sunday morning, February 24, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/26_AD A.D. 26], [[Jesus]] took leave of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_the_Baptist John the Baptist] by the river near [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pella,_Jordan Pella], never again to see him in the [[flesh]].

137:2.1 Sunday morning, February 24, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/26_AD A.D. 26], [[Jesus]] took leave of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_the_Baptist John the Baptist] by the river near [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pella,_Jordan Pella], never again to see him in the [[flesh]].

137:2.2 That day, as [[Jesus]] and his four [[disciple]]-[[apostles]] departed for [[Galilee]], there was a great tumult in the camp of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_the_Baptist John]'s followers. The first great division was about to take place. The day before, John had made his [[positive]] pronouncement to [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:1._ANDREW.2C_THE_FIRST_CHOSEN Andrew] and Ezra that [[Jesus]] was the Deliverer. Andrew decided to follow [[Jesus]], but Ezra rejected the mild-mannered [[carpenter]] of [[Nazareth]], proclaiming to his associates: " The [[Prophet]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel Daniel] [[declares]] that the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] will come with the clouds of [[heaven]], in [[power]] and great [[glory]]. This [[Galilean]] [[carpenter]], this [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boat_Building boatbuilder], cannot be the Deliverer. Can such a gift of God come out of [[Nazareth]]? This [[Jesus]] is a relative of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_the_Baptist John], and through much kindness of [[heart]] has our teacher been [[deceived]]. Let us remain aloof from this false [[Messiah]]. " When John [[rebuked]] Ezra for these utterances, he drew away with many [[disciples]] and hastened south. And this [[group]] continued to [[baptize]] in John's name and [[eventually]] founded a [[sect]] of those who believed in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_the_Baptist John] but refused to [[accept]] [[Jesus]]. A [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandaeanism remnant of this group] persists in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesopotamia Mesopotamia] even to this day.

137:2.2 That day, as [[Jesus]] and his four [[disciple]]-[[apostles]] departed for [[Galilee]], there was a great tumult in the camp of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_the_Baptist John]'s followers. The first great division was about to take place. The day before, John had made his [[positive]] pronouncement to [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:1._ANDREW.2C_THE_FIRST_CHOSEN Andrew] and Ezra that [[Jesus]] was the Deliverer. Andrew decided to follow [[Jesus]], but Ezra rejected the mild-mannered [[carpenter]] of [[Nazareth]], proclaiming to his associates: " The [[Prophet]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel Daniel] [[declares]] that the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] will come with the clouds of [[heaven]], in [[power]] and great [[glory]]. This [[Galilean]] [[carpenter]], this [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boat_Building boatbuilder], cannot be the Deliverer. Can such a gift of God come out of [[Nazareth]]? This [[Jesus]] is a relative of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_the_Baptist John], and through much kindness of [[heart]] has our teacher been [[deceived]]. Let us remain aloof from this false [[Messiah]]. " When John [[rebuked]] Ezra for these utterances, he drew away with many [[disciples]] and hastened south. And this [[group]] continued to [[baptize]] in John's name and [[eventually]] founded a [[sect]] of those who believed in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_the_Baptist John] but refused to [[accept]] [[Jesus]]. A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandaeanism remnant of this group] persists in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesopotamia Mesopotamia] even to this day.

137:2.3 While this trouble was brewing among [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_the_Baptist John]'s followers, [[Jesus]] and his four [[disciple]]-[[apostles]] were well on their way toward [[Galilee]]. Before they crossed the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_river Jordan], to go by way of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nain,_Israel Nain] to [[Nazareth]], [[Jesus]], looking ahead and up the road, saw one [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:5._PHILIP_THE_CURIOUS Philip] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethsaida Bethsaida] with a [[friend]] coming toward them. [[Jesus]] had known Philip aforetime, and he was also well known to all four of the new [[apostles]]. He was on his way with his friend [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:6._HONEST_NATHANIEL Nathaniel] to visit John at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pella,_Jordan Pella] to learn more about the reported coming of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_of_God kingdom of God], and he was delighted to greet [[Jesus]]. Philip had been an admirer of [[Jesus]] ever since he first came to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum]. But [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:6._HONEST_NATHANIEL Nathaniel], who lived at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cana Cana] of [[Galilee]], did not know [[Jesus]]. Philip went forward to greet his [[friends]] while [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:6._HONEST_NATHANIEL Nathaniel] rested under the shade of a tree by the roadside.

137:2.3 While this trouble was brewing among [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_the_Baptist John]'s followers, [[Jesus]] and his four [[disciple]]-[[apostles]] were well on their way toward [[Galilee]]. Before they crossed the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_river Jordan], to go by way of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nain,_Israel Nain] to [[Nazareth]], [[Jesus]], looking ahead and up the road, saw one [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:5._PHILIP_THE_CURIOUS Philip] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethsaida Bethsaida] with a [[friend]] coming toward them. [[Jesus]] had known Philip aforetime, and he was also well known to all four of the new [[apostles]]. He was on his way with his friend [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:6._HONEST_NATHANIEL Nathaniel] to visit John at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pella,_Jordan Pella] to learn more about the reported coming of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_of_God kingdom of God], and he was delighted to greet [[Jesus]]. Philip had been an admirer of [[Jesus]] ever since he first came to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum]. But [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:6._HONEST_NATHANIEL Nathaniel], who lived at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cana Cana] of [[Galilee]], did not know [[Jesus]]. Philip went forward to greet his [[friends]] while [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:6._HONEST_NATHANIEL Nathaniel] rested under the shade of a tree by the roadside.

137:2.4 [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] took [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:5._PHILIP_THE_CURIOUS Philip] to one side and proceeded to [[explain]] that they, referring to himself, [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:1._ANDREW.2C_THE_FIRST_CHOSEN Andrew], [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:3._JAMES_ZEBEDEE James], and [[John, the Apostle|John]], had all become associates of [[Jesus]] in the new kingdom and strongly urged Philip to [[volunteer]] for [[service]]. Philip was in a quandary. What should he do? Here, without a [[moment]]'s warning—on the roadside near the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_river Jordan]—there had come up for [[immediate]] [[decision]] the most momentous question of a lifetime. By this time he was in [[earnest]] converse with [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:1._ANDREW.2C_THE_FIRST_CHOSEN Andrew], and [[John, the Apostle|John]] while [[Jesus]] was outlining to James the trip through [[Galilee]] and on to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum]. Finally, Andrew suggested to Philip, " Why not ask the Teacher? "

137:2.4 [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] took [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:5._PHILIP_THE_CURIOUS Philip] to one side and proceeded to [[explain]] that they, referring to himself, [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:1._ANDREW.2C_THE_FIRST_CHOSEN Andrew], [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:3._JAMES_ZEBEDEE James], and [[John, the Apostle|John]], had all become associates of [[Jesus]] in the new kingdom and strongly urged Philip to [[volunteer]] for [[service]]. Philip was in a quandary. What should he do? Here, without a [[moment]]'s warning—on the roadside near the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_river Jordan]—there had come up for [[immediate]] [[decision]] the most momentous question of a lifetime. By this time he was in [[earnest]] converse with [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:1._ANDREW.2C_THE_FIRST_CHOSEN Andrew], and [[John, the Apostle|John]] while [[Jesus]] was outlining to James the trip through [[Galilee]] and on to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum]. Finally, Andrew suggested to Philip, " Why not ask the Teacher? "

137:2.5 It suddenly dawned on [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:5._PHILIP_THE_CURIOUS Philip] that [[Jesus]] was a really great man, possibly [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_Messianism the Messiah], and he decided to abide by [[Jesus]]' decision in this matter; and he went straight to him, asking, " Teacher, shall I go down to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_the_Baptist John] or shall I join my [[friends]] who follow you? " And [[Jesus]] answered, " Follow me. " Philip was thrilled with the [[assurance]] that he had found the Deliverer.

137:2.5 It suddenly dawned on [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:5._PHILIP_THE_CURIOUS Philip] that [[Jesus]] was a really great man, possibly [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_Messianism the Messiah], and he decided to abide by [[Jesus]]' decision in this matter; and he went straight to him, asking, " Teacher, shall I go down to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_the_Baptist John] or shall I join my [[friends]] who follow you? " And [[Jesus]] answered, " Follow me. " Philip was thrilled with the [[assurance]] that he had found the Deliverer.

137:2.6 [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:5._PHILIP_THE_CURIOUS Philip] now motioned to the [[group]] to remain where they were while he hurried back to break the news of his [[decision]] to his friend [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:6._HONEST_NATHANIEL Nathaniel], who still tarried behind under the [http://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/senior/fruits/mulbe2.htm mulberry tree], turning over in his [[mind]] the many things which he had heard concerning [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_the_Baptist John the Baptist], the coming kingdom, and the expected [[Messiah]]. Philip broke in upon these [[meditations]], exclaiming, " I have found the Deliverer, him of whom [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses Moses] and the [[prophets]] wrote and whom John has proclaimed. " Nathaniel, looking up, [[inquired]], " Whence comes this teacher? " And Philip replied, " He is [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]], the son of Joseph, the carpenter, more recently residing at Capernaum. " And then, somewhat shocked, Nathaniel asked, " Can any such good thing come out of Nazareth? " But Philip, taking him by the arm, said, " Come and see. "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_john#Chapter_1]

137:2.6 [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:5._PHILIP_THE_CURIOUS Philip] now motioned to the [[group]] to remain where they were while he hurried back to break the news of his [[decision]] to his friend [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:6._HONEST_NATHANIEL Nathaniel], who still tarried behind under the [https://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/senior/fruits/mulbe2.htm mulberry tree], turning over in his [[mind]] the many things which he had heard concerning [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_the_Baptist John the Baptist], the coming kingdom, and the expected [[Messiah]]. Philip broke in upon these [[meditations]], exclaiming, " I have found the Deliverer, him of whom [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses Moses] and the [[prophets]] wrote and whom John has proclaimed. " Nathaniel, looking up, [[inquired]], " Whence comes this teacher? " And Philip replied, " He is [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]], the son of Joseph, the carpenter, more recently residing at Capernaum. " And then, somewhat shocked, Nathaniel asked, " Can any such good thing come out of Nazareth? " But Philip, taking him by the arm, said, " Come and see. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_john#Chapter_1]

137:2.7 [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:5._PHILIP_THE_CURIOUS Philip] led [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:6._HONEST_NATHANIEL Nathaniel] to [[Jesus]], who, looking benignly into the face of the [[sincere]] doubter, said: " Behold a genuine Israelite, in whom there is no [[deceit]]. Follow me. "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_john#Chapter_1] And [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:6._HONEST_NATHANIEL Nathaniel], turning to Philip, said: " You are right. He is indeed a master of men. I will also follow, if I am [[worthy]]. " And [[Jesus]] nodded to Nathaniel, again saying, " Follow me. "

137:2.7 [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:5._PHILIP_THE_CURIOUS Philip] led [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:6._HONEST_NATHANIEL Nathaniel] to [[Jesus]], who, looking benignly into the face of the [[sincere]] doubter, said: " Behold a genuine Israelite, in whom there is no [[deceit]]. Follow me. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_john#Chapter_1] And [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:6._HONEST_NATHANIEL Nathaniel], turning to Philip, said: " You are right. He is indeed a master of men. I will also follow, if I am [[worthy]]. " And [[Jesus]] nodded to Nathaniel, again saying, " Follow me. "

137:2.8 [[Jesus]] had now assembled one half of his [[future]] corps of [[intimate]] associates, five who had for some time known him and one stranger, [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:6._HONEST_NATHANIEL Nathaniel]. Without further delay they crossed the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_river Jordan] and, going by the village of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nain,_Israel Nain], reached [[Nazareth]] late that evening.

137:2.8 [[Jesus]] had now assembled one half of his [[future]] corps of [[intimate]] associates, five who had for some time known him and one stranger, [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:6._HONEST_NATHANIEL Nathaniel]. Without further delay they crossed the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_river Jordan] and, going by the village of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nain,_Israel Nain], reached [[Nazareth]] late that evening.

137:2.9 They all remained overnight with Joseph in [[Jesus]]' boyhood [[home]]. The associates of Jesus little [[understood]] why their new-found [[teacher]] was so concerned with completely destroying every vestige of his [[writing]] which remained about the [[home]] in the form of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ten_commandments ten commandments] and other mottoes and sayings. But this proceeding, together with the [[fact]] that they never saw him subsequently [[write]]—except upon the dust or in the sand—made a deep impression upon their [[minds]].

137:2.9 They all remained overnight with Joseph in [[Jesus]]' boyhood [[home]]. The associates of Jesus little [[understood]] why their new-found [[teacher]] was so concerned with completely destroying every vestige of his [[writing]] which remained about the [[home]] in the form of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ten_commandments ten commandments] and other mottoes and sayings. But this proceeding, together with the [[fact]] that they never saw him subsequently [[write]]—except upon the dust or in the sand—made a deep impression upon their [[minds]].

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