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==PAPER 138: TRAINING THE KINGDOM'S MESSENGERS==     

==PAPER 138: TRAINING THE KINGDOM'S MESSENGERS==     

138:0.1 After preaching the [[sermon]] on " [[The Kingdom]], " [[Jesus]] called the six [[apostles]] together that afternoon and began to disclose his [[plans]] for visiting the [[cities]] around and about the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_of_Galilee Sea of Galilee]. His brothers [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_the_Just James] and Jude were very much hurt because they were not called to this [[conference]]. Up to this time they had regarded themselves as belonging to [[Jesus]]' inner circle of associates. But [[Jesus]] planned to have no close [[relatives]] as members of this corps of apostolic directors of [[the kingdom]]. This failure to include James and Jude among the chosen few, together with his apparent aloofness from his [[mother]] ever since the [[experience]] at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cana Cana], was the starting point of an ever-widening gulf between [[Jesus]] and his [[family]]. This situation continued throughout his [[public]] [[ministry]]—they very nearly rejected him—and these [[differences]] were not fully removed until after his [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_187 death] and [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_189 resurrection]. His mother constantly wavered between [[attitudes]] of fluctuating [[faith]] and [[hope]], and increasing [[emotions]] of [[disappointment]], humiliation, and [[despair]]. Only Ruth, the youngest, remained unswervingly [[loyal]] to her [[father]]-[[brother]].

138:0.1 After preaching the [[sermon]] on " [[The Kingdom]], " [[Jesus]] called the six [[apostles]] together that afternoon and began to disclose his [[plans]] for visiting the [[cities]] around and about the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_of_Galilee Sea of Galilee]. His brothers [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_the_Just James] and Jude were very much hurt because they were not called to this [[conference]]. Up to this time they had regarded themselves as belonging to [[Jesus]]' inner circle of associates. But [[Jesus]] planned to have no close [[relatives]] as members of this corps of apostolic directors of [[the kingdom]]. This failure to include James and Jude among the chosen few, together with his apparent aloofness from his [[mother]] ever since the [[experience]] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cana Cana], was the starting point of an ever-widening gulf between [[Jesus]] and his [[family]]. This situation continued throughout his [[public]] [[ministry]]—they very nearly rejected him—and these [[differences]] were not fully removed until after his [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_187 death] and [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_189 resurrection]. His mother constantly wavered between [[attitudes]] of fluctuating [[faith]] and [[hope]], and increasing [[emotions]] of [[disappointment]], humiliation, and [[despair]]. Only Ruth, the youngest, remained unswervingly [[loyal]] to her [[father]]-[[brother]].

138:0.2 Until after the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_189 resurrection], [[Jesus]]' entire [[family]] had very little to do with his [[ministry]]. If a [[prophet]] is not without honor save in his own country, he is not without [[understanding]] [[appreciation]] save in his own [[family]].

138:0.2 Until after the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_189 resurrection], [[Jesus]]' entire [[family]] had very little to do with his [[ministry]]. If a [[prophet]] is not without honor save in his own country, he is not without [[understanding]] [[appreciation]] save in his own [[family]].

==138:1. FINAL INSTRUCTIONS==

==138:1. FINAL INSTRUCTIONS==

138:1.1 The next day, Sunday, June 23, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/26_AD A.D. 26], [[Jesus]] imparted his final instructions to the six. He directed them to go forth, two and two, to [[teach]] the glad tidings of [[the kingdom]]. He forbade them to [[baptize]] and advised against public [[preaching]]. He went on to [[explain]] that later he would permit them to preach in [[public]], but that for a [[season]], and for many reasons, he [[desired]] them to acquire [[practical]] [[experience]] in dealing personally with their fellow men. [[Jesus]] [[purpose]]d to make their first tour entirely one of [[personal]] [[work]]. Although this announcement was something of a [[disappointment]] to [[the apostles]], still they saw, at least in part, [[Jesus]]' reason for thus beginning the [[proclamation]] of [[the kingdom]], and they started out in good [[heart]] and with [[confident]] [[enthusiasm]]. He sent them forth by twos, [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:3._JAMES_ZEBEDEE James] and [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:4._JOHN_ZEBEDEE John] going to [http://urantiabook.org/jesus_photos/kheresa.html Kheresa], [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:1._ANDREW.2C_THE_FIRST_CHOSEN Andrew] and [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:2._SIMON_PETER Peter] to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum], while [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:5._PHILIP_THE_CURIOUS Philip] and [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:6._HONEST_NATHANIEL Nathaniel] went to [http://books.google.com/books?id=e3jnUBqapi0C&pg=PA71&lpg=PA71&dq=Tarichea&source=bl&ots=TPvv6wCASw&sig=-feuVmfpIxMo61MGBwC2V-XIzXk&hl=en&ei=sy98TYihKOmU0QHMxqHxAw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=5&ved=0CDAQ6AEwBA Tarichea].

138:1.1 The next day, Sunday, June 23, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/26_AD A.D. 26], [[Jesus]] imparted his final instructions to the six. He directed them to go forth, two and two, to [[teach]] the glad tidings of [[the kingdom]]. He forbade them to [[baptize]] and advised against public [[preaching]]. He went on to [[explain]] that later he would permit them to preach in [[public]], but that for a [[season]], and for many reasons, he [[desired]] them to acquire [[practical]] [[experience]] in dealing personally with their fellow men. [[Jesus]] [[purpose]]d to make their first tour entirely one of [[personal]] [[work]]. Although this announcement was something of a [[disappointment]] to [[the apostles]], still they saw, at least in part, [[Jesus]]' reason for thus beginning the [[proclamation]] of [[the kingdom]], and they started out in good [[heart]] and with [[confident]] [[enthusiasm]]. He sent them forth by twos, [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:3._JAMES_ZEBEDEE James] and [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:4._JOHN_ZEBEDEE John] going to [https://urantiabook.org/jesus_photos/kheresa.html Kheresa], [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:1._ANDREW.2C_THE_FIRST_CHOSEN Andrew] and [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:2._SIMON_PETER Peter] to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum], while [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:5._PHILIP_THE_CURIOUS Philip] and [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:6._HONEST_NATHANIEL Nathaniel] went to [https://books.google.com/books?id=e3jnUBqapi0C&pg=PA71&lpg=PA71&dq=Tarichea&source=bl&ots=TPvv6wCASw&sig=-feuVmfpIxMo61MGBwC2V-XIzXk&hl=en&ei=sy98TYihKOmU0QHMxqHxAw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=5&ved=0CDAQ6AEwBA Tarichea].

138:1.2 Before they began this first two weeks of [[service]], [[Jesus]] announced to them that he [[desired]] to [[ordain]] twelve [[apostles]] to continue the work of [[the kingdom]] after his departure and [[authorized]] each of them to [[choose]] one man from among his early [[converts]] for membership in the projected corps of [[apostles]]. [[John, the Apostle|John]] spoke up, asking: " But, Master, will these six men come into our midst and [[share]] all things [[equally]] with us who have been with you since the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_136 Jordan] and have heard all your teaching in [[preparation]] for this, our first labor for the kingdom? " And Jesus replied: " Yes, [[John, the Apostle|John]], the men you [[choose]] shall become one with us, and you will teach them all that pertains to [[the kingdom]], even as I have taught you. " After thus speaking, [[Jesus]] left them.

138:1.2 Before they began this first two weeks of [[service]], [[Jesus]] announced to them that he [[desired]] to [[ordain]] twelve [[apostles]] to continue the work of [[the kingdom]] after his departure and [[authorized]] each of them to [[choose]] one man from among his early [[converts]] for membership in the projected corps of [[apostles]]. [[John, the Apostle|John]] spoke up, asking: " But, Master, will these six men come into our midst and [[share]] all things [[equally]] with us who have been with you since the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_136 Jordan] and have heard all your teaching in [[preparation]] for this, our first labor for the kingdom? " And Jesus replied: " Yes, [[John, the Apostle|John]], the men you [[choose]] shall become one with us, and you will teach them all that pertains to [[the kingdom]], even as I have taught you. " After thus speaking, [[Jesus]] left them.

138:1.3 The six did not [[separate]] to go to their [[work]] until they had exchanged many [[words]] in [[discussion]] of [[Jesus]]' instruction that each of them should [[choose]] a new [[apostle]]. [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:1._ANDREW.2C_THE_FIRST_CHOSEN Andrew]'s [[counsel]] finally prevailed, and they went forth to their labors. In substance Andrew said: " [[The Master]] is right; we are too few to [[encompass]] this work. There is need for more [[teachers]], and the Master has [[manifested]] great [[confidence]] in us inasmuch as he has intrusted us with the [[choosing]] of these six new [[apostles]]. " This morning, as they separated to go to their [[work]], there was a bit of [[Secret|concealed]] [[depression]] in each [[heart]]. They knew they were going to miss [[Jesus]], and besides their [[fear]] and timidity, this was not the way they had pictured the [[kingdom of heaven]] being [[inaugurated]].

138:1.3 The six did not [[separate]] to go to their [[work]] until they had exchanged many [[words]] in [[discussion]] of [[Jesus]]' instruction that each of them should [[choose]] a new [[apostle]]. [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:1._ANDREW.2C_THE_FIRST_CHOSEN Andrew]'s [[counsel]] finally prevailed, and they went forth to their labors. In substance Andrew said: " [[The Master]] is right; we are too few to [[encompass]] this work. There is need for more [[teachers]], and the Master has [[manifested]] great [[confidence]] in us inasmuch as he has intrusted us with the [[choosing]] of these six new [[apostles]]. " This morning, as they separated to go to their [[work]], there was a bit of [[Secret|concealed]] [[depression]] in each [[heart]]. They knew they were going to miss [[Jesus]], and besides their [[fear]] and timidity, this was not the way they had pictured the [[kingdom of heaven]] being [[inaugurated]].

138:1.4 It had been arranged that the six were to labor for two weeks, after which they were to return to the [[home]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zebedee Zebedee] for a [[conference]]. Meantime [[Jesus]] went over to [[Nazareth]] to visit with Joseph and Simon and other members of his [[family]] living in that vicinity. [[Jesus]] did everything humanly possible, [[consistent]] with his [[dedication]] to the [[doing of his Father's will]], to retain the [[confidence]] and [[affection]] of his [[family]]. In this matter he did his full [[duty]] and more.

138:1.4 It had been arranged that the six were to labor for two weeks, after which they were to return to the [[home]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zebedee Zebedee] for a [[conference]]. Meantime [[Jesus]] went over to [[Nazareth]] to visit with Joseph and Simon and other members of his [[family]] living in that vicinity. [[Jesus]] did everything humanly possible, [[consistent]] with his [[dedication]] to the [[doing of his Father's will]], to retain the [[confidence]] and [[affection]] of his [[family]]. In this matter he did his full [[duty]] and more.

138:1.5 While the [[apostles]] were out on this mission, [[Jesus]] thought much about [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_135 John], now in [[prison]]. It was a great [[temptation]] to use his [[potential]] powers to release him, but once more he resigned himself to " wait upon [[the Father]]'s will. "

138:1.5 While the [[apostles]] were out on this mission, [[Jesus]] thought much about [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_135 John], now in [[prison]]. It was a great [[temptation]] to use his [[potential]] powers to release him, but once more he resigned himself to " wait upon [[the Father]]'s will. "

138:2.3 The newly selected [[apostles]] were:

138:2.3 The newly selected [[apostles]] were:

*1. 138:2.4 [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:7._MATTHEW_LEVI Matthew Levi], the customs collector of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum], who had his office just to the east of the city, near the borders of [http://www.bible-history.com/geography/ancient-israel/batanea.html Batanea]. He was selected by [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:1._ANDREW.2C_THE_FIRST_CHOSEN Andrew].

*1. 138:2.4 [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:7._MATTHEW_LEVI Matthew Levi], the customs collector of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum], who had his office just to the east of the city, near the borders of [https://www.bible-history.com/geography/ancient-israel/batanea.html Batanea]. He was selected by [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:1._ANDREW.2C_THE_FIRST_CHOSEN Andrew].

*2. 138:2.5 [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:8._THOMAS_DIDYMUS Thomas Didymus], a fisherman of [http://books.google.com/books?id=e3jnUBqapi0C&pg=PA71&lpg=PA71&dq=Tarichea&source=bl&ots=TQmmZtHFTx&sig=iFPc4EiLZBfwagIMEI-Ishbk-sg&hl=en&ei=qlZ9Tcb4IOrG0QGimojMAw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=5&ved=0CDAQ6AEwBA#v=onepage&q=Tarichea&f=false Tarichea] and onetime [[carpenter]] and stone mason of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umm_Qais Gadara]. He was selected by [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:5._PHILIP_THE_CURIOUS Philip].

*2. 138:2.5 [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:8._THOMAS_DIDYMUS Thomas Didymus], a fisherman of [https://books.google.com/books?id=e3jnUBqapi0C&pg=PA71&lpg=PA71&dq=Tarichea&source=bl&ots=TQmmZtHFTx&sig=iFPc4EiLZBfwagIMEI-Ishbk-sg&hl=en&ei=qlZ9Tcb4IOrG0QGimojMAw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=5&ved=0CDAQ6AEwBA#v=onepage&q=Tarichea&f=false Tarichea] and onetime [[carpenter]] and stone mason of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umm_Qais Gadara]. He was selected by [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:5._PHILIP_THE_CURIOUS Philip].

*3. 138:2.6 [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:9_and_10._JAMES_AND_JUDAS_ALPHEUS James Alpheus], a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisherman fisherman] and [[farmer]] of [http://urantiabook.org/jesus_photos/kheresa.html Kheresa], was selected by [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:3._JAMES_ZEBEDEE James Zebedee].

*3. 138:2.6 [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:9_and_10._JAMES_AND_JUDAS_ALPHEUS James Alpheus], a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisherman fisherman] and [[farmer]] of [https://urantiabook.org/jesus_photos/kheresa.html Kheresa], was selected by [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:3._JAMES_ZEBEDEE James Zebedee].

*4. 138:2.7 [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:9_and_10._JAMES_AND_JUDAS_ALPHEUS Judas Alpheus], the twin [[brother]] of James Alpheus, also a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisherman fisherman], was selected by [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:4._JOHN_ZEBEDEE John Zebedee].

*4. 138:2.7 [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:9_and_10._JAMES_AND_JUDAS_ALPHEUS Judas Alpheus], the twin [[brother]] of James Alpheus, also a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisherman fisherman], was selected by [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:4._JOHN_ZEBEDEE John Zebedee].

*5. 138:2.8 [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:11._SIMON_THE_ZEALOT Simon Zelotes] was a high officer in the [[patriotic]] [[organization]] of the [[Zealots]], a position which he gave up to join [[Jesus]]' [[apostles]]. Before joining the Zealots, Simon had been a merchant. He was selected by [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:2._SIMON_PETER Peter].

*5. 138:2.8 [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:11._SIMON_THE_ZEALOT Simon Zelotes] was a high officer in the [[patriotic]] [[organization]] of the [[Zealots]], a position which he gave up to join [[Jesus]]' [[apostles]]. Before joining the Zealots, Simon had been a merchant. He was selected by [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:2._SIMON_PETER Peter].

*6. 138:2.9 [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:12._JUDAS_ISCARIOT Judas Iscariot] was an only son of [[wealthy]] Jewish [[parents]] living in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jericho Jericho]. He had become attached to [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_135 John the Baptist], and his [[Sadducee]] [[parents]] had disowned him. He was looking for employment in these regions when [[Jesus]]' [[apostles]] found him, and chiefly because of his [[experience]] with [[finances]], [[Nathaniel]] invited him to join their ranks. Judas Iscariot was the only [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judean Judean] among the twelve [[apostles]].

*6. 138:2.9 [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:12._JUDAS_ISCARIOT Judas Iscariot] was an only son of [[wealthy]] Jewish [[parents]] living in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jericho Jericho]. He had become attached to [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_135 John the Baptist], and his [[Sadducee]] [[parents]] had disowned him. He was looking for employment in these regions when [[Jesus]]' [[apostles]] found him, and chiefly because of his [[experience]] with [[finances]], [[Nathaniel]] invited him to join their ranks. Judas Iscariot was the only [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judean Judean] among the twelve [[apostles]].

138:2.10 [[Jesus]] spent a full day with the six, answering their questions and listening to the details of their reports, for they had many interesting and profitable [[experiences]] to relate. They now saw the [[wisdom]] of [[the Master]]'s [[plan]] of sending them out to labor in a [[quiet]] and [[personal]] [[manner]] before the launching of their more pretentious [[public]] [[efforts]].

138:2.10 [[Jesus]] spent a full day with the six, answering their questions and listening to the details of their reports, for they had many interesting and profitable [[experiences]] to relate. They now saw the [[wisdom]] of [[the Master]]'s [[plan]] of sending them out to labor in a [[quiet]] and [[personal]] [[manner]] before the launching of their more pretentious [[public]] [[efforts]].

==138:3. THE CALL OF MATTHEW AND SIMON==

==138:3. THE CALL OF MATTHEW AND SIMON==

138:3.1 The next day [[Jesus]] and the six went to call upon [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:7._MATTHEW_LEVI Matthew], the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ customs] collector. Matthew was awaiting them, having balanced his books and made ready to turn the affairs of his office over to his [[brother]]. As they approached the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toll_house toll house], [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:1._ANDREW.2C_THE_FIRST_CHOSEN Andrew] stepped forward with [[Jesus]], who, looking into Matthew's face, said, " Follow me. " And he arose and went to his house with [[Jesus]] and the [[apostles]].

138:3.1 The next day [[Jesus]] and the six went to call upon [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:7._MATTHEW_LEVI Matthew], the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ customs] collector. Matthew was awaiting them, having balanced his books and made ready to turn the affairs of his office over to his [[brother]]. As they approached the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toll_house toll house], [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:1._ANDREW.2C_THE_FIRST_CHOSEN Andrew] stepped forward with [[Jesus]], who, looking into Matthew's face, said, " Follow me. " And he arose and went to his house with [[Jesus]] and the [[apostles]].

138:3.2 Matthew told [[Jesus]] of the banquet he had arranged for that evening, at least that he wished to give such a dinner to his [[family]] and [[friends]] if [[Jesus]] would approve and consent to be the guest of [[honor]]. And Jesus nodded his consent. [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] then took Matthew aside and [[explained]] that he had invited one [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:11._SIMON_THE_ZEALOT Simon] to join the [[apostles]] and secured his consent that Simon be also bidden to this feast.

138:3.2 Matthew told [[Jesus]] of the banquet he had arranged for that evening, at least that he wished to give such a dinner to his [[family]] and [[friends]] if [[Jesus]] would approve and consent to be the guest of [[honor]]. And Jesus nodded his consent. [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] then took Matthew aside and [[explained]] that he had invited one [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:11._SIMON_THE_ZEALOT Simon] to join the [[apostles]] and secured his consent that Simon be also bidden to this feast.

138:3.3 After a noontide luncheon at Matthew's house they all went with [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] to call upon [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:11._SIMON_THE_ZEALOT Simon the Zealot], whom they found at his old place of [[business]], which was now being conducted by his nephew. When Peter led [[Jesus]] up to Simon, [[the Master]] greeted the fiery [[patriot]] and only said, " Follow me. "

138:3.3 After a noontide luncheon at Matthew's house they all went with [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] to call upon [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:11._SIMON_THE_ZEALOT Simon the Zealot], whom they found at his old place of [[business]], which was now being conducted by his nephew. When Peter led [[Jesus]] up to Simon, [[the Master]] greeted the fiery [[patriot]] and only said, " Follow me. "

138:3.4 They all returned to [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:7._MATTHEW_LEVI Matthew]'s [[home]], where they talked much about [[politics]] and [[religion]] until the hour of the evening meal. The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levi Levi] family had long been engaged in [[business]] and tax gathering; therefore many of the guests bidden to this banquet by Matthew would have been denominated " publicans and sinners "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_5] by the [[Pharisees]].

138:3.4 They all returned to [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:7._MATTHEW_LEVI Matthew]'s [[home]], where they talked much about [[politics]] and [[religion]] until the hour of the evening meal. The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levi Levi] family had long been engaged in [[business]] and tax gathering; therefore many of the guests bidden to this banquet by Matthew would have been denominated " publicans and sinners "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_5] by the [[Pharisees]].

138:3.5 In those days, when a reception-banquet of this sort was tendered a prominent [[individual]], it was the [[custom]] for all interested persons to linger about the banquet room to [[observe]] the guests at meat and to [[listen]] to the [[conversation]] and speeches of the men of [[honor]]. Accordingly, most of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum] [[Pharisees]] were present on this occasion to [[observe]] [[Jesus]]' conduct at this unusual [[social]] gathering.

138:3.5 In those days, when a reception-banquet of this sort was tendered a prominent [[individual]], it was the [[custom]] for all interested persons to linger about the banquet room to [[observe]] the guests at meat and to [[listen]] to the [[conversation]] and speeches of the men of [[honor]]. Accordingly, most of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum] [[Pharisees]] were present on this occasion to [[observe]] [[Jesus]]' conduct at this unusual [[social]] gathering.

138:3.6 As the dinner progressed, the [[joy]] of the diners mounted to heights of [[Joy|good cheer]], and everybody was having such a splendid time that the onlooking [[Pharisees]] began, in their [[hearts]], to criticize [[Jesus]] for his [[participation]] in such a lighthearted and carefree affair. Later in the evening, when they were making [[speech]]es, one of the more malignant of the [[Pharisees]] went so far as to criticize Jesus' [[conduct]] to [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], saying: " How dare you to teach that this man is [[righteous]] when he eats with publicans and sinners and thus lends his [[presence]] to such scenes of careless [[pleasure]] making. " Peter whispered this criticism to Jesus before he spoke the parting [[blessing]] upon those assembled. When [[Jesus]] began to speak, he said: " In coming here tonight to [[welcome]] [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:7._MATTHEW_LEVI Matthew] and [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:11._SIMON_THE_ZEALOT Simon] to our fellowship, I am glad to [[witness]] your lightheartedness and social good cheer, but you should [[rejoice]] still more because many of you will find entrance into the coming kingdom of the spirit, wherein you shall more [[abundantly]] enjoy the good things of the [[kingdom of heaven]]. And to you who stand about criticizing me in your [[hearts]] because I have come here to make merry with these friends, let me say that I have come to [[proclaim]] [[joy]] to the socially downtrodden and [[spiritual]] [[liberty]] to the [[moral]] [[captives]]. Need I remind you that they who are whole need not a physician, but rather those who are sick? I have come, not to call the [[righteous]], but sinners. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_9]

138:3.6 As the dinner progressed, the [[joy]] of the diners mounted to heights of [[Joy|good cheer]], and everybody was having such a splendid time that the onlooking [[Pharisees]] began, in their [[hearts]], to criticize [[Jesus]] for his [[participation]] in such a lighthearted and carefree affair. Later in the evening, when they were making [[speech]]es, one of the more malignant of the [[Pharisees]] went so far as to criticize Jesus' [[conduct]] to [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], saying: " How dare you to teach that this man is [[righteous]] when he eats with publicans and sinners and thus lends his [[presence]] to such scenes of careless [[pleasure]] making. " Peter whispered this criticism to Jesus before he spoke the parting [[blessing]] upon those assembled. When [[Jesus]] began to speak, he said: " In coming here tonight to [[welcome]] [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:7._MATTHEW_LEVI Matthew] and [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:11._SIMON_THE_ZEALOT Simon] to our fellowship, I am glad to [[witness]] your lightheartedness and social good cheer, but you should [[rejoice]] still more because many of you will find entrance into the coming kingdom of the spirit, wherein you shall more [[abundantly]] enjoy the good things of the [[kingdom of heaven]]. And to you who stand about criticizing me in your [[hearts]] because I have come here to make merry with these friends, let me say that I have come to [[proclaim]] [[joy]] to the socially downtrodden and [[spiritual]] [[liberty]] to the [[moral]] [[captives]]. Need I remind you that they who are whole need not a physician, but rather those who are sick? I have come, not to call the [[righteous]], but sinners. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_9]

==138:4. THE CALL OF THE TWINS==

==138:4. THE CALL OF THE TWINS==

138:4.1 On the morrow all nine of them went by boat over to [http://urantiabook.org/jesus_photos/kheresa.html Kheresa] to [[execute]] the [[formal]] calling of the next two [[apostles]], [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:9_and_10._JAMES_AND_JUDAS_ALPHEUS James and Judas] the twin sons of Alpheus, the nominees of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:3._JAMES_ZEBEDEE James] and [[John, the Apostle|John Zebedee]]. The http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisherman fisherman] twins were expecting [[Jesus]] and his [[apostles]] and were therefore awaiting them on the shore. [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:3._JAMES_ZEBEDEE James Zebedee] presented [[the Master]] to the Kheresa fishermen, and [[Jesus]], gazing on them, nodded and said, " Follow me. "

138:4.1 On the morrow all nine of them went by boat over to [https://urantiabook.org/jesus_photos/kheresa.html Kheresa] to [[execute]] the [[formal]] calling of the next two [[apostles]], [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:9_and_10._JAMES_AND_JUDAS_ALPHEUS James and Judas] the twin sons of Alpheus, the nominees of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:3._JAMES_ZEBEDEE James] and [[John, the Apostle|John Zebedee]]. The https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisherman fisherman] twins were expecting [[Jesus]] and his [[apostles]] and were therefore awaiting them on the shore. [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:3._JAMES_ZEBEDEE James Zebedee] presented [[the Master]] to the Kheresa fishermen, and [[Jesus]], gazing on them, nodded and said, " Follow me. "

138:4.2 That afternoon, which they spent [[together]], [[Jesus]] fully instructed them concerning attendance upon festive gatherings, concluding his remarks by saying: " All men are my brothers. My Father in heaven does not despise any creature of our making. The kingdom of heaven is open to all men and women. No man may close the door of [[mercy]] in the face of any [[hungry]] [[soul]] who may seek to gain an entrance thereto. We will sit at meat with all who [[desire]] to hear of [[the kingdom]]. As [[our Father]] in heaven looks down upon men, they are all alike. Refuse not therefore to break bread with [[Pharisee]] or sinner, [[Sadducee]] or publican, [[Rome|Roman]] or [[Jew]], rich or poor, free or bond. The door of the kingdom is wide open for all who [[desire]] to know the [[truth]] and to find [[God]]. "

138:4.2 That afternoon, which they spent [[together]], [[Jesus]] fully instructed them concerning attendance upon festive gatherings, concluding his remarks by saying: " All men are my brothers. My Father in heaven does not despise any creature of our making. The kingdom of heaven is open to all men and women. No man may close the door of [[mercy]] in the face of any [[hungry]] [[soul]] who may seek to gain an entrance thereto. We will sit at meat with all who [[desire]] to hear of [[the kingdom]]. As [[our Father]] in heaven looks down upon men, they are all alike. Refuse not therefore to break bread with [[Pharisee]] or sinner, [[Sadducee]] or publican, [[Rome|Roman]] or [[Jew]], rich or poor, free or bond. The door of the kingdom is wide open for all who [[desire]] to know the [[truth]] and to find [[God]]. "

138:4.3 That night at a simple supper at the Alpheus [[home]], the twin brothers were received into the [[Apostles|apostolic]] [[family]]. Later in the evening [[Jesus]] gave his apostles their first lesson dealing with the [[origin]], [[nature]], and [[destiny]] of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_77#77:7._THE_REBEL_MIDWAYERS unclean spirits], but they could not [[comprehend]] the import of what he told them. They found it very easy to [[love]] and admire [[Jesus]] but very [[difficult]] to [[understand]] many of his teachings.

138:4.3 That night at a simple supper at the Alpheus [[home]], the twin brothers were received into the [[Apostles|apostolic]] [[family]]. Later in the evening [[Jesus]] gave his apostles their first lesson dealing with the [[origin]], [[nature]], and [[destiny]] of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_77#77:7._THE_REBEL_MIDWAYERS unclean spirits], but they could not [[comprehend]] the import of what he told them. They found it very easy to [[love]] and admire [[Jesus]] but very [[difficult]] to [[understand]] many of his teachings.

138:4.4 After a night of [[Sleep|rest]] the entire party, now numbering eleven, went by boat over to [http://books.google.com/books?id=e3jnUBqapi0C&pg=PA71&lpg=PA71&dq=tarichea&source=bl&ots=TQmmZuAGVp&sig=iOrT9xc6MBxDVV2J2rbpkm0R8yY&hl=en&ei=0mJ9TayHFaTH0QHqyJjgAw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=5&ved=0CDAQ6AEwBA#v=onepage&q=tarichea&f=false Tarichea].

138:4.4 After a night of [[Sleep|rest]] the entire party, now numbering eleven, went by boat over to [https://books.google.com/books?id=e3jnUBqapi0C&pg=PA71&lpg=PA71&dq=tarichea&source=bl&ots=TQmmZuAGVp&sig=iOrT9xc6MBxDVV2J2rbpkm0R8yY&hl=en&ei=0mJ9TayHFaTH0QHqyJjgAw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=5&ved=0CDAQ6AEwBA#v=onepage&q=tarichea&f=false Tarichea].

==138:5. THE CALL OF THOMAS AND JUDAS==

==138:5. THE CALL OF THOMAS AND JUDAS==

138:5.1 [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:8._THOMAS_DIDYMUS Thomas] the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisherman fisherman] and [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:12._JUDAS_ISCARIOT Judas] the wanderer met [[Jesus]] and [[the apostles]] at the fisher-boat landing at [http://books.google.com/books?id=e3jnUBqapi0C&pg=PA71&lpg=PA71&dq=tarichea&source=bl&ots=TQmmZuAGVp&sig=iOrT9xc6MBxDVV2J2rbpkm0R8yY&hl=en&ei=0mJ9TayHFaTH0QHqyJjgAw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=5&ved=0CDAQ6AEwBA#v=onepage&q=tarichea&f=false Tarichea], and Thomas led the party to his near-by [[home]]. [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:5._PHILIP_THE_CURIOUS Philip] now presented Thomas as his [[nominee]] for apostleship and [[Nathaniel]] presented [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:12._JUDAS_ISCARIOT Judas Iscariot], the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judea Judean], for similar honors. [[Jesus]] looked upon Thomas and said: " Thomas, you lack [[faith]]; nevertheless, I receive you. Follow me. " To Judas Iscariot [[the Master]] said: " Judas, we are all of one flesh, and as I [[receive]] you into our midst, I pray that you will always be [[loyal]] to your [[Galilean]] brethren. Follow me. "

138:5.1 [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:8._THOMAS_DIDYMUS Thomas] the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisherman fisherman] and [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:12._JUDAS_ISCARIOT Judas] the wanderer met [[Jesus]] and [[the apostles]] at the fisher-boat landing at [https://books.google.com/books?id=e3jnUBqapi0C&pg=PA71&lpg=PA71&dq=tarichea&source=bl&ots=TQmmZuAGVp&sig=iOrT9xc6MBxDVV2J2rbpkm0R8yY&hl=en&ei=0mJ9TayHFaTH0QHqyJjgAw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=5&ved=0CDAQ6AEwBA#v=onepage&q=tarichea&f=false Tarichea], and Thomas led the party to his near-by [[home]]. [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:5._PHILIP_THE_CURIOUS Philip] now presented Thomas as his [[nominee]] for apostleship and [[Nathaniel]] presented [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:12._JUDAS_ISCARIOT Judas Iscariot], the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judea Judean], for similar honors. [[Jesus]] looked upon Thomas and said: " Thomas, you lack [[faith]]; nevertheless, I receive you. Follow me. " To Judas Iscariot [[the Master]] said: " Judas, we are all of one flesh, and as I [[receive]] you into our midst, I pray that you will always be [[loyal]] to your [[Galilean]] brethren. Follow me. "

138:5.2 When they had refreshed themselves, [[Jesus]] took the twelve apart for a [[season]] to [[pray]] with them and to instruct them in the [[nature]] and work of the [[Holy Spirit]], but again did they largely fail to [[comprehend]] the meaning of those [[wonderful]] [[truths]] which he endeavored to teach them. One would grasp one point and one would [[comprehend]] another, but none of them could [[encompass]] the whole of his teaching. Always would they make the mistake of trying to fit [[Jesus]]' new [[gospel]] into their old forms of [[religious]] [[belief]]. They could not grasp the [[idea]] that [[Jesus]] had come to [[proclaim]] a new [[gospel]] of [[salvation]] and to establish a new way of finding [[God]]; they did not [[perceive]] that he was a new [[revelation]] of [[the Father]] in heaven.

138:5.2 When they had refreshed themselves, [[Jesus]] took the twelve apart for a [[season]] to [[pray]] with them and to instruct them in the [[nature]] and work of the [[Holy Spirit]], but again did they largely fail to [[comprehend]] the meaning of those [[wonderful]] [[truths]] which he endeavored to teach them. One would grasp one point and one would [[comprehend]] another, but none of them could [[encompass]] the whole of his teaching. Always would they make the mistake of trying to fit [[Jesus]]' new [[gospel]] into their old forms of [[religious]] [[belief]]. They could not grasp the [[idea]] that [[Jesus]] had come to [[proclaim]] a new [[gospel]] of [[salvation]] and to establish a new way of finding [[God]]; they did not [[perceive]] that he was a new [[revelation]] of [[the Father]] in heaven.

138:5.3 The next day [[Jesus]] left his twelve [[apostles]] quite alone; he wanted them to become acquainted and [[desired]] that they be alone to talk over what he had taught them. [[The Master]] returned for the evening meal, and during the after-supper hours he talked to them about the [[ministry]] of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_39 seraphim], and some of the [[apostles]] comprehended his teaching. They rested for a night and the next day departed by boat for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum].

138:5.3 The next day [[Jesus]] left his twelve [[apostles]] quite alone; he wanted them to become acquainted and [[desired]] that they be alone to talk over what he had taught them. [[The Master]] returned for the evening meal, and during the after-supper hours he talked to them about the [[ministry]] of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_39 seraphim], and some of the [[apostles]] comprehended his teaching. They rested for a night and the next day departed by boat for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum].

138:5.4 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zebedee Zebedee and Salome] had gone to live with their son David so that their large [[home]] could be turned over to [[Jesus]] and his [[twelve apostles]]. Here [[Jesus]] spent a quiet [[Sabbath]] with his chosen [[messengers]]; he carefully outlined the [[plans]] for [[proclaiming]] [[the kingdom]] and fully explained the importance of avoiding any [[clash]] with the civil [[authorities]], saying: " If the civil rulers are to be [[rebuke]]d, leave that task to me. See that you make no denunciations of Caesar or his servants. " It was this same evening that [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:12._JUDAS_ISCARIOT Judas Iscariot] took [[Jesus]] aside to [[inquire]] why nothing was done to get [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_135 John] out of [[prison]]. And Judas was not wholly [[satisfied]] with [[Jesus]]' [[attitude]].

138:5.4 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zebedee Zebedee and Salome] had gone to live with their son David so that their large [[home]] could be turned over to [[Jesus]] and his [[twelve apostles]]. Here [[Jesus]] spent a quiet [[Sabbath]] with his chosen [[messengers]]; he carefully outlined the [[plans]] for [[proclaiming]] [[the kingdom]] and fully explained the importance of avoiding any [[clash]] with the civil [[authorities]], saying: " If the civil rulers are to be [[rebuke]]d, leave that task to me. See that you make no denunciations of Caesar or his servants. " It was this same evening that [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:12._JUDAS_ISCARIOT Judas Iscariot] took [[Jesus]] aside to [[inquire]] why nothing was done to get [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_135 John] out of [[prison]]. And Judas was not wholly [[satisfied]] with [[Jesus]]' [[attitude]].

==138:6. THE WEEK OF INTENSIVE TRAINING==

==138:6. THE WEEK OF INTENSIVE TRAINING==

138:6.1 The next week was [[devoted]] to a program of [[intense]] [[training]]. Each day the six new [[apostles]] were put in the hands of their respective nominators for a thoroughgoing review of all they had [[learned]] and [[experienced]] in [[preparation]] for the work of [[the kingdom]]. The older apostles carefully reviewed, for the benefit of the younger six, [[Jesus]]' teachings up to that hour. Evenings they all assembled in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zebedee Zebedee]'s [[garden]] to [[receive]] [[Jesus]]' instruction.

138:6.1 The next week was [[devoted]] to a program of [[intense]] [[training]]. Each day the six new [[apostles]] were put in the hands of their respective nominators for a thoroughgoing review of all they had [[learned]] and [[experienced]] in [[preparation]] for the work of [[the kingdom]]. The older apostles carefully reviewed, for the benefit of the younger six, [[Jesus]]' teachings up to that hour. Evenings they all assembled in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zebedee Zebedee]'s [[garden]] to [[receive]] [[Jesus]]' instruction.

138:6.2 It was at this [[time]] that [[Jesus]] [[established]] the mid-week holiday for [[rest]] and [[recreation]]. And they pursued this [[plan]] of [[relaxation]] for one day each week throughout the remainder of his material life. As a general rule, they never prosecuted their regular [[activities]] on Wednesday. On this weekly holiday [[Jesus]] would usually take himself away from them, saying: " My [[children]], go for a day of [[play]]. [[Rest]] yourselves from the arduous labors of [[the kingdom]] and [[enjoy]] the refreshment that comes from reverting to your former [[vocations]] or from [[discovering]] new sorts of recreational [[activity]]. " While [[Jesus]], at this period of his earth life, did not actually require this day of [[rest]], he [[conformed]] to this [[plan]] because he knew it was best for his [[human]] associates. Jesus was the [[teacher]]—[[the Master]]; his associates were his [[pupils]]—[[disciples]].

138:6.2 It was at this [[time]] that [[Jesus]] [[established]] the mid-week holiday for [[rest]] and [[recreation]]. And they pursued this [[plan]] of [[relaxation]] for one day each week throughout the remainder of his material life. As a general rule, they never prosecuted their regular [[activities]] on Wednesday. On this weekly holiday [[Jesus]] would usually take himself away from them, saying: " My [[children]], go for a day of [[play]]. [[Rest]] yourselves from the arduous labors of [[the kingdom]] and [[enjoy]] the refreshment that comes from reverting to your former [[vocations]] or from [[discovering]] new sorts of recreational [[activity]]. " While [[Jesus]], at this period of his earth life, did not actually require this day of [[rest]], he [[conformed]] to this [[plan]] because he knew it was best for his [[human]] associates. Jesus was the [[teacher]]—[[the Master]]; his associates were his [[pupils]]—[[disciples]].

138:6.4 In these early teachings [[Jesus]] sought to avoid [[controversies]] with his [[apostles]] as far as possible excepting those involving wrong [[concepts]] of [[Universal Father|his Father]] in heaven. In all such matters he never [[hesitated]] to correct [[erroneous]] [[beliefs]]. There was just one [[motive]] in [[Jesus]]' postbaptismal life on [[Urantia]], and that was a better and truer [[revelation]] of his [[Paradise Father]]; he was the [[pioneer]] of the new and better way to [[God]], the way of [[faith]] and [[love]]. Ever his exhortation to [[the apostles]] was: " Go seek for the sinners; find the downhearted and [[comfort]] the [[anxious]]. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_9]

138:6.4 In these early teachings [[Jesus]] sought to avoid [[controversies]] with his [[apostles]] as far as possible excepting those involving wrong [[concepts]] of [[Universal Father|his Father]] in heaven. In all such matters he never [[hesitated]] to correct [[erroneous]] [[beliefs]]. There was just one [[motive]] in [[Jesus]]' postbaptismal life on [[Urantia]], and that was a better and truer [[revelation]] of his [[Paradise Father]]; he was the [[pioneer]] of the new and better way to [[God]], the way of [[faith]] and [[love]]. Ever his exhortation to [[the apostles]] was: " Go seek for the sinners; find the downhearted and [[comfort]] the [[anxious]]. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_9]

138:6.5 [[Jesus]] had a [[perfect]] grasp of the situation; he [[possessed]] unlimited [[power]], which might have been utilized in the furtherance of his [[mission]], but he was wholly content with means and [[personalities]] which most people would have regarded as inadequate and would have looked upon as insignificant. He was [[engaged]] in a mission of enormous [[dramatic]] [[possibilities]], but he insisted on going about [[Universal Father|his Father]]'s business in the most [[quiet]] and undramatic [[manner]]; he [[studiously]] avoided all display of [[power]]. And he now planned to work [[quiet]]ly, at least for several months, with his [[twelve apostles]] around about the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_of_Galilee Sea of Galilee].

138:6.5 [[Jesus]] had a [[perfect]] grasp of the situation; he [[possessed]] unlimited [[power]], which might have been utilized in the furtherance of his [[mission]], but he was wholly content with means and [[personalities]] which most people would have regarded as inadequate and would have looked upon as insignificant. He was [[engaged]] in a mission of enormous [[dramatic]] [[possibilities]], but he insisted on going about [[Universal Father|his Father]]'s business in the most [[quiet]] and undramatic [[manner]]; he [[studiously]] avoided all display of [[power]]. And he now planned to work [[quiet]]ly, at least for several months, with his [[twelve apostles]] around about the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_of_Galilee Sea of Galilee].

==138:7. ANOTHER DISAPPOINTMENT==

==138:7. ANOTHER DISAPPOINTMENT==

138:7.1 [[Jesus]] had [[planned]] for a [[quiet]] missionary [[campaign]] of five months' [[personal]] [[work]]. He did not tell [[the apostles]] how long this was to last; they worked from week to week. And early on this first day of the week, just as he was about to [[announce]] this to his [[twelve apostles]], [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:2._SIMON_PETER Simon Peter], [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:3._JAMES_ZEBEDEE James Zebedee], and [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:12._JUDAS_ISCARIOT Judas Iscariot] came to have [[private]] [[Dialogue|converse]] with him. Taking [[Jesus]] aside, [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] made [[bold]] to say: " Master, we come at the behest of our associates to [[inquire]] whether the [[Timing|time]] is not now ripe to enter into [[the kingdom]]. And will you [[proclaim]] the kingdom at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum], or are we to move on to [[Jerusalem]]? And when shall we learn, each of us, the positions we are to occupy with you in the [[establishment]] of [[the kingdom]]—" and [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] would have gone on asking further questions, but [[Jesus]] raised an [[Warning|admonitory]] hand and stopped him. And beckoning the other [[apostles]] standing near by to join them, [[Jesus]] said: " My little children, how long shall I bear with you! Have I not made it [[Simplicity|plain]] to you that my kingdom is not of this world? I have told you many times that I have not come to sit on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davidic_line David's throne], and now how is it that you are [[inquiring]] which place each of you will occupy in [[the Father]]'s kingdom? Can you not [[perceive]] that I have called you as [[ambassadors]] of a spiritual kingdom? Do you not [[understand]] that soon, very soon, you are to [[represent]] me in the world and in the [[proclamation]] of [[the kingdom]], even as I now represent [[my Father]] who is in heaven? Can it be that I have chosen you and instructed you as [[messengers]] of the kingdom, and yet you do not [[comprehend]] the [[nature]] and significance of this coming kingdom of [[divine]] pre-eminence in the [[hearts]] of men? My [[friends]], hear me once more. Banish from your [[minds]] this [[idea]] that my kingdom is a rule of [[power]] or a reign of [[glory]]. Indeed, all power in [[heaven]] and on [[earth]] will presently be given into my hands, but it is not [[the Father]]'s will that we use this divine [[endowment]] to [[glorify]] ourselves during this age. In another age you shall indeed sit with me in [[power]] and [[glory]], but it behooves us now to submit to the will of [[the Father]] and to go forth in [[humble]] [[obedience]] to execute his bidding on [[earth]]. "

138:7.1 [[Jesus]] had [[planned]] for a [[quiet]] missionary [[campaign]] of five months' [[personal]] [[work]]. He did not tell [[the apostles]] how long this was to last; they worked from week to week. And early on this first day of the week, just as he was about to [[announce]] this to his [[twelve apostles]], [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:2._SIMON_PETER Simon Peter], [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:3._JAMES_ZEBEDEE James Zebedee], and [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:12._JUDAS_ISCARIOT Judas Iscariot] came to have [[private]] [[Dialogue|converse]] with him. Taking [[Jesus]] aside, [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] made [[bold]] to say: " Master, we come at the behest of our associates to [[inquire]] whether the [[Timing|time]] is not now ripe to enter into [[the kingdom]]. And will you [[proclaim]] the kingdom at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum], or are we to move on to [[Jerusalem]]? And when shall we learn, each of us, the positions we are to occupy with you in the [[establishment]] of [[the kingdom]]—" and [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] would have gone on asking further questions, but [[Jesus]] raised an [[Warning|admonitory]] hand and stopped him. And beckoning the other [[apostles]] standing near by to join them, [[Jesus]] said: " My little children, how long shall I bear with you! Have I not made it [[Simplicity|plain]] to you that my kingdom is not of this world? I have told you many times that I have not come to sit on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davidic_line David's throne], and now how is it that you are [[inquiring]] which place each of you will occupy in [[the Father]]'s kingdom? Can you not [[perceive]] that I have called you as [[ambassadors]] of a spiritual kingdom? Do you not [[understand]] that soon, very soon, you are to [[represent]] me in the world and in the [[proclamation]] of [[the kingdom]], even as I now represent [[my Father]] who is in heaven? Can it be that I have chosen you and instructed you as [[messengers]] of the kingdom, and yet you do not [[comprehend]] the [[nature]] and significance of this coming kingdom of [[divine]] pre-eminence in the [[hearts]] of men? My [[friends]], hear me once more. Banish from your [[minds]] this [[idea]] that my kingdom is a rule of [[power]] or a reign of [[glory]]. Indeed, all power in [[heaven]] and on [[earth]] will presently be given into my hands, but it is not [[the Father]]'s will that we use this divine [[endowment]] to [[glorify]] ourselves during this age. In another age you shall indeed sit with me in [[power]] and [[glory]], but it behooves us now to submit to the will of [[the Father]] and to go forth in [[humble]] [[obedience]] to execute his bidding on [[earth]]. "

138:7.2 Once more were his associates [[shocked]], stunned. [[Jesus]] sent them away two and two to [[pray]], asking them to return to him at noontime. On this crucial forenoon they each sought to find [[God]], and each endeavored to cheer and strengthen the other, and they returned to [[Jesus]] as he had bidden them.

138:7.2 Once more were his associates [[shocked]], stunned. [[Jesus]] sent them away two and two to [[pray]], asking them to return to him at noontime. On this crucial forenoon they each sought to find [[God]], and each endeavored to cheer and strengthen the other, and they returned to [[Jesus]] as he had bidden them.

138:7.3 [[Jesus]] now recounted for them the coming of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_135 John], the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_136 baptism in the Jordan], the [[marriage]] feast at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cana Cana], the recent [[choosing]] of the six, and the withdrawal from them of his own [[brothers]] in the flesh, and warned them that the enemy of the kingdom would seek also to draw them away. After this short but [[earnest]] talk [[the apostles]] all arose, under [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]]'s [[leadership]], to [[declare]] their undying [[devotion]] to their Master and to pledge their unswerving [[loyalty]] to [[the kingdom]], as [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:8._THOMAS_DIDYMUS Thomas] [[expressed]] it, " To this coming kingdom, no matter what it is and even if I do not fully [[understand]] it. " They all truly believed in [[Jesus]], even though they did not fully [[comprehend]] his teaching.

138:7.3 [[Jesus]] now recounted for them the coming of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_135 John], the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_136 baptism in the Jordan], the [[marriage]] feast at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cana Cana], the recent [[choosing]] of the six, and the withdrawal from them of his own [[brothers]] in the flesh, and warned them that the enemy of the kingdom would seek also to draw them away. After this short but [[earnest]] talk [[the apostles]] all arose, under [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]]'s [[leadership]], to [[declare]] their undying [[devotion]] to their Master and to pledge their unswerving [[loyalty]] to [[the kingdom]], as [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:8._THOMAS_DIDYMUS Thomas] [[expressed]] it, " To this coming kingdom, no matter what it is and even if I do not fully [[understand]] it. " They all truly believed in [[Jesus]], even though they did not fully [[comprehend]] his teaching.

138:7.4 [[Jesus]] now asked them how much [[money]] they had among them; he also [[inquired]] as to what [[provision]] had been made for their [[families]]. When it [[developed]] that they had hardly sufficient funds to [[maintain]] themselves for two weeks, he said: " It is not the will of my Father that we begin our [[work]] in this way. We will remain here by the sea two weeks and fish or do whatever our hands find to do; and in the meantime, under the [[guidance]] of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:1._ANDREW.2C_THE_FIRST_CHOSEN Andrew], the first chosen apostle, you shall so [[organize]] yourselves as to provide for everything needful in your [[future]] [[work]], both for the present [[personal]] [[ministry]] and also when I shall subsequently [[ordain]] you to [[preach]] the [[gospel]] and instruct believers. " They were all greatly cheered by these [[words]]; this was their first clearcut and [[positive]] intimation that [[Jesus]] [[designed]] later on to enter upon more [[aggressive]] and pretentious [[public]] [[efforts]].

138:7.4 [[Jesus]] now asked them how much [[money]] they had among them; he also [[inquired]] as to what [[provision]] had been made for their [[families]]. When it [[developed]] that they had hardly sufficient funds to [[maintain]] themselves for two weeks, he said: " It is not the will of my Father that we begin our [[work]] in this way. We will remain here by the sea two weeks and fish or do whatever our hands find to do; and in the meantime, under the [[guidance]] of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:1._ANDREW.2C_THE_FIRST_CHOSEN Andrew], the first chosen apostle, you shall so [[organize]] yourselves as to provide for everything needful in your [[future]] [[work]], both for the present [[personal]] [[ministry]] and also when I shall subsequently [[ordain]] you to [[preach]] the [[gospel]] and instruct believers. " They were all greatly cheered by these [[words]]; this was their first clearcut and [[positive]] intimation that [[Jesus]] [[designed]] later on to enter upon more [[aggressive]] and pretentious [[public]] [[efforts]].

138:7.5 [[The apostles]] spent the remainder of the day perfecting their [[organization]] and completing arrangements for boats and nets for embarking on the morrow's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisherman fishing] as they had all [[decided]] to [[devote]] themselves to fishing; most of them had been fishermen, even [[Jesus]] was an experienced [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boat_Building boatman] and fisherman. Many of the boats which they used the next few years had been built by [[Jesus]]' own hands. And they were [[good]] and trustworthy boats.

138:7.5 [[The apostles]] spent the remainder of the day perfecting their [[organization]] and completing arrangements for boats and nets for embarking on the morrow's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisherman fishing] as they had all [[decided]] to [[devote]] themselves to fishing; most of them had been fishermen, even [[Jesus]] was an experienced [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boat_Building boatman] and fisherman. Many of the boats which they used the next few years had been built by [[Jesus]]' own hands. And they were [[good]] and trustworthy boats.

138:7.6 [[Jesus]] enjoined them to [[devote]] themselves to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fishing fishing] for two weeks, adding, " And then will you go forth to become fishers of men. " They fished in [[three]] groups, [[Jesus]] going out with a [[different]] group each night. And they all so much enjoyed [[Jesus]]! He was a good [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisherman fisherman], a cheerful companion, and an [[inspiring]] [[friend]]; the more they worked with him, the more they loved him. Said [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:7._MATTHEW_LEVI Matthew] one day: " The more you [[understand]] some people, the less you admire them, but of this man, even the less I [[comprehend]] him, the more I [[love]] him. "

138:7.6 [[Jesus]] enjoined them to [[devote]] themselves to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fishing fishing] for two weeks, adding, " And then will you go forth to become fishers of men. " They fished in [[three]] groups, [[Jesus]] going out with a [[different]] group each night. And they all so much enjoyed [[Jesus]]! He was a good [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisherman fisherman], a cheerful companion, and an [[inspiring]] [[friend]]; the more they worked with him, the more they loved him. Said [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:7._MATTHEW_LEVI Matthew] one day: " The more you [[understand]] some people, the less you admire them, but of this man, even the less I [[comprehend]] him, the more I [[love]] him. "

138:7.7 This [[plan]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fishing fishing] two weeks and going out to do [[personal]] [[work]] in behalf of [[the kingdom]] for two weeks was followed for more than five months, even to the end of this year of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/26_AD A.D. 26], until after the cessation of those special [[persecutions]] which had been directed against [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_135 John]'s [[disciples]] subsequent to his [[imprisonment]].

138:7.7 This [[plan]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fishing fishing] two weeks and going out to do [[personal]] [[work]] in behalf of [[the kingdom]] for two weeks was followed for more than five months, even to the end of this year of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/26_AD A.D. 26], until after the cessation of those special [[persecutions]] which had been directed against [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_135 John]'s [[disciples]] subsequent to his [[imprisonment]].

==138:8. FIRST WORK OF THE TWELVE==

==138:8. FIRST WORK OF THE TWELVE==

138:8.1 After disposing of the fish catches of two weeks, [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:12._JUDAS_ISCARIOT Judas Iscariot], the one [[chosen]] to [[act]] as [[Finance|treasurer]] of the twelve, divided the apostolic funds into six equal portions, funds for the [[care]] of dependent [[families]] having been already provided. And then near the middle of August, in the year [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/26_AD A.D. 26], they went forth two and two to the fields of work assigned by [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:1._ANDREW.2C_THE_FIRST_CHOSEN Andrew]. The first two weeks [[Jesus]] went out with Andrew and [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], the second two weeks with [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:3._JAMES_ZEBEDEE James] and [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:4._JOHN_ZEBEDEE John], and so on with the other couples in the order of their [[choosing]]. In this way he was able to go out at least once with each couple before he called them [[together]] for the beginning of their [[public]] ministry.

138:8.1 After disposing of the fish catches of two weeks, [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:12._JUDAS_ISCARIOT Judas Iscariot], the one [[chosen]] to [[act]] as [[Finance|treasurer]] of the twelve, divided the apostolic funds into six equal portions, funds for the [[care]] of dependent [[families]] having been already provided. And then near the middle of August, in the year [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/26_AD A.D. 26], they went forth two and two to the fields of work assigned by [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:1._ANDREW.2C_THE_FIRST_CHOSEN Andrew]. The first two weeks [[Jesus]] went out with Andrew and [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], the second two weeks with [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:3._JAMES_ZEBEDEE James] and [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:4._JOHN_ZEBEDEE John], and so on with the other couples in the order of their [[choosing]]. In this way he was able to go out at least once with each couple before he called them [[together]] for the beginning of their [[public]] ministry.

138:8.2 [[Jesus]] taught them to [[preach]] the [[forgiveness]] of [[sin]] through [[faith]] in [[God]] without [[penance]] or [[sacrifice]], and that [[the Father]] in heaven loves all his [[children]] with the same eternal love. He enjoined his [[apostles]] to refrain from discussing:

138:8.2 [[Jesus]] taught them to [[preach]] the [[forgiveness]] of [[sin]] through [[faith]] in [[God]] without [[penance]] or [[sacrifice]], and that [[the Father]] in heaven loves all his [[children]] with the same eternal love. He enjoined his [[apostles]] to refrain from discussing:

*3. 138:8.5 The turning of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_137#137:4._THE_WEDDING_AT_CANA water into wine at Cana]. [[Jesus]] seriously charged them, saying, " Tell no man about the water and the wine. "

*3. 138:8.5 The turning of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_137#137:4._THE_WEDDING_AT_CANA water into wine at Cana]. [[Jesus]] seriously charged them, saying, " Tell no man about the water and the wine. "

138:8.6 They had wonderful times throughout these five or six months during which they worked as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisherman fishermen] every alternate two weeks, thereby earning enough [[money]] to [[support]] themselves in the field for each succeeding two weeks of missionary work for [[the kingdom]].

138:8.6 They had wonderful times throughout these five or six months during which they worked as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisherman fishermen] every alternate two weeks, thereby earning enough [[money]] to [[support]] themselves in the field for each succeeding two weeks of missionary work for [[the kingdom]].

138:8.7 The common people marveled at the [[teaching]] and [[ministry]] of [[Jesus]] and [[his apostles]]. The [[rabbis]] had long taught the [[Jews]] that the ignorant could not be [[pious]] or [[righteous]]. But Jesus' [[apostles]] were both pious and righteous; yet they were cheerfully [[ignorant]] of much of the learning of the [[rabbis]] and the [[wisdom]] of the world.

138:8.7 The common people marveled at the [[teaching]] and [[ministry]] of [[Jesus]] and [[his apostles]]. The [[rabbis]] had long taught the [[Jews]] that the ignorant could not be [[pious]] or [[righteous]]. But Jesus' [[apostles]] were both pious and righteous; yet they were cheerfully [[ignorant]] of much of the learning of the [[rabbis]] and the [[wisdom]] of the world.

138:8.8 [[Jesus]] made plain to his [[apostles]] the [[difference]] between the [[repentance]] of so-called good works as taught by the [[Jews]] and the change of [[mind]] by [[faith]]—the new birth—which he required as the price of admission to [[the kingdom]]. He taught [[his apostles]] that [[faith]] was the only requisite to entering [[the Father]]'s kingdom. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_the_Baptist John] had taught them " [[repentance]]—to flee from the wrath to come. " Jesus taught, " [[Faith]] is the open door for entering into the [[present]], [[perfect]], and eternal [[love]] of God. " [[Jesus]] did not speak like a [[prophet]], one who comes to [[declare]] the word of God. He seemed to speak of himself as one having [[authority]]. Jesus sought to divert their [[minds]] from [[miracle]] seeking to the finding of a real and [[personal]] [[experience]] in the [[satisfaction]] and [[assurance]] of the [[Thought Adjuster|indwelling of God's spirit]] of [[love]] and saving [[grace]].

138:8.8 [[Jesus]] made plain to his [[apostles]] the [[difference]] between the [[repentance]] of so-called good works as taught by the [[Jews]] and the change of [[mind]] by [[faith]]—the new birth—which he required as the price of admission to [[the kingdom]]. He taught [[his apostles]] that [[faith]] was the only requisite to entering [[the Father]]'s kingdom. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_the_Baptist John] had taught them " [[repentance]]—to flee from the wrath to come. " Jesus taught, " [[Faith]] is the open door for entering into the [[present]], [[perfect]], and eternal [[love]] of God. " [[Jesus]] did not speak like a [[prophet]], one who comes to [[declare]] the word of God. He seemed to speak of himself as one having [[authority]]. Jesus sought to divert their [[minds]] from [[miracle]] seeking to the finding of a real and [[personal]] [[experience]] in the [[satisfaction]] and [[assurance]] of the [[Thought Adjuster|indwelling of God's spirit]] of [[love]] and saving [[grace]].

138:8.9 The [[disciples]] early learned that [[the Master]] had a [[profound]] [[respect]] and [[sympathetic]] regard for every [[human being]] he met, and they were tremendously impressed by this [[uniform]] and unvarying [[consideration]] which he so consistently gave to all sorts of [[men]], [[women]], and [[children]]. He would pause in the midst of a [[profound]] [[discourse]] that he might go out in the road to speak good cheer to a passing woman laden with her burden of [[body]] and [[soul]]. He would interrupt a serious conference with his [[apostles]] to fraternize with an intruding child. Nothing ever seemed so important to [[Jesus]] as the [[individual]] human who [[chance]]d to be in his [[immediate]] [[presence]]. He was master and teacher, but he was more—he was also a [[friend]] and [[neighbor]], an understanding [[comrade]].

138:8.9 The [[disciples]] early learned that [[the Master]] had a [[profound]] [[respect]] and [[sympathetic]] regard for every [[human being]] he met, and they were tremendously impressed by this [[uniform]] and unvarying [[consideration]] which he so consistently gave to all sorts of [[men]], [[women]], and [[children]]. He would pause in the midst of a [[profound]] [[discourse]] that he might go out in the road to speak good cheer to a passing woman laden with her burden of [[body]] and [[soul]]. He would interrupt a serious conference with his [[apostles]] to fraternize with an intruding child. Nothing ever seemed so important to [[Jesus]] as the [[individual]] human who [[chance]]d to be in his [[immediate]] [[presence]]. He was master and teacher, but he was more—he was also a [[friend]] and [[neighbor]], an understanding [[comrade]].

==138:9. FIVE MONTHS OF TESTING==

==138:9. FIVE MONTHS OF TESTING==

138:9.1 This somewhat monotonous period of alternate [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fishing fishing] and [[personal]] [[work]] proved to be a grueling [[experience]] for [[the twelve apostles]], but they [[endured]] the test. With all of their grumblings, [[doubts]], and transient dissatisfactions they remained true to their [[vows]] of [[devotion]] and [[loyalty]] to [[the Master]]. It was their [[personal]] association with [[Jesus]] during these months of testing that so endeared him to them that they all (save [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judas_Iscariot Judas Iscariot]) remained [[loyal]] and true to him even in the [[dark]] hours of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_185 trial] and [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_187 crucifixion]. Real men simply could not actually desert a [[revered]] [[teacher]] who had lived so close to them and had been so [[devoted]] to them as had [[Jesus]]. Through the [[dark]] hours of the Master's [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_188 death], in the [[hearts]] of these [[apostles]] all [[reason]], [[judgment]], and [[logic]] were set aside in deference to just one extraordinary human [[emotion]]—the [[supreme]] sentiment of [[friendship]]-[[loyalty]]. These five months of work with [[Jesus]] led these [[apostles]], each one of them, to regard him as the best [[friend]] he had in all the world. And it was this [[human]] sentiment, and not his superb teachings or marvelous doings, that held them [[together]] until after [[the resurrection]] and the renewal of the [[proclamation]] of the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]].

138:9.1 This somewhat monotonous period of alternate [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fishing fishing] and [[personal]] [[work]] proved to be a grueling [[experience]] for [[the twelve apostles]], but they [[endured]] the test. With all of their grumblings, [[doubts]], and transient dissatisfactions they remained true to their [[vows]] of [[devotion]] and [[loyalty]] to [[the Master]]. It was their [[personal]] association with [[Jesus]] during these months of testing that so endeared him to them that they all (save [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judas_Iscariot Judas Iscariot]) remained [[loyal]] and true to him even in the [[dark]] hours of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_185 trial] and [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_187 crucifixion]. Real men simply could not actually desert a [[revered]] [[teacher]] who had lived so close to them and had been so [[devoted]] to them as had [[Jesus]]. Through the [[dark]] hours of the Master's [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_188 death], in the [[hearts]] of these [[apostles]] all [[reason]], [[judgment]], and [[logic]] were set aside in deference to just one extraordinary human [[emotion]]—the [[supreme]] sentiment of [[friendship]]-[[loyalty]]. These five months of work with [[Jesus]] led these [[apostles]], each one of them, to regard him as the best [[friend]] he had in all the world. And it was this [[human]] sentiment, and not his superb teachings or marvelous doings, that held them [[together]] until after [[the resurrection]] and the renewal of the [[proclamation]] of the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]].

138:9.2 Not only were these months of [[quiet]] work a great test to [[the apostles]], a test which they [[survived]], but this [[season]] of [[public]] inactivity was a great [[trial]] to [[Jesus]]' [[family]]. By the time Jesus was [[prepared]] to launch forth on his [[public]] work, his entire family (except Ruth) had practically deserted him. On only a few occasions did they attempt to make subsequent [[contact]] with him, and then it was to [[persuade]] him to return [[home]] with them, for they came near to believing that he was beside himself. They simply could not [[fathom]] his [[philosophy]] nor grasp his teaching; it was all too much for those of his own [[flesh]] and blood.

138:9.2 Not only were these months of [[quiet]] work a great test to [[the apostles]], a test which they [[survived]], but this [[season]] of [[public]] inactivity was a great [[trial]] to [[Jesus]]' [[family]]. By the time Jesus was [[prepared]] to launch forth on his [[public]] work, his entire family (except Ruth) had practically deserted him. On only a few occasions did they attempt to make subsequent [[contact]] with him, and then it was to [[persuade]] him to return [[home]] with them, for they came near to believing that he was beside himself. They simply could not [[fathom]] his [[philosophy]] nor grasp his teaching; it was all too much for those of his own [[flesh]] and blood.

138:9.3 [[The apostles]] carried on their [[personal]] [[work]] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethsaida_Julias Bethsaida-Julias], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chorazin Chorazin], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerasa Gerasa], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hippos Hippos], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magdala Magdala], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cana Cana], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethelehem Bethlehem] of [[Galilee]], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jotapata Jotapata], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramah Ramah], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safed Safed], Gischala, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gadara Gadara], and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abila_%28Decapolis%29 Abila]. Besides these towns they labored in many villages as well as in the [[Rural|countryside]]. By the end of this period the twelve had worked out fairly [[satisfactory]] [[plans]] for the care of their respective [[families]]. Most of the [[apostles]] were [[married]], some had several [[children]], but they had made such arrangements for the [[support]] of their home folks that, with some little [[assistance]] from the apostolic funds, they could [[devote]] their entire energies to [[the Master]]'s work without having to worry about the [[financial]] welfare of their [[families]].

138:9.3 [[The apostles]] carried on their [[personal]] [[work]] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethsaida_Julias Bethsaida-Julias], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chorazin Chorazin], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerasa Gerasa], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hippos Hippos], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magdala Magdala], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cana Cana], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethelehem Bethlehem] of [[Galilee]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jotapata Jotapata], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramah Ramah], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safed Safed], Gischala, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gadara Gadara], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abila_%28Decapolis%29 Abila]. Besides these towns they labored in many villages as well as in the [[Rural|countryside]]. By the end of this period the twelve had worked out fairly [[satisfactory]] [[plans]] for the care of their respective [[families]]. Most of the [[apostles]] were [[married]], some had several [[children]], but they had made such arrangements for the [[support]] of their home folks that, with some little [[assistance]] from the apostolic funds, they could [[devote]] their entire energies to [[the Master]]'s work without having to worry about the [[financial]] welfare of their [[families]].

==138:10. ORGANIZATION OF THE TWELVE==   

==138:10. ORGANIZATION OF THE TWELVE==   

*9. 138:10.10 [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:12._JUDAS_ISCARIOT Judas Iscariot] was appointed treasurer. He carried the bag. He paid all expenses and kept the books. He made [[budget]] estimates for [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:7._MATTHEW_LEVI Matthew] from week to week and also made weekly reports to [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:1._ANDREW.2C_THE_FIRST_CHOSEN Andrew]. Judas paid out funds on Andrew's authorization.

*9. 138:10.10 [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:12._JUDAS_ISCARIOT Judas Iscariot] was appointed treasurer. He carried the bag. He paid all expenses and kept the books. He made [[budget]] estimates for [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:7._MATTHEW_LEVI Matthew] from week to week and also made weekly reports to [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:1._ANDREW.2C_THE_FIRST_CHOSEN Andrew]. Judas paid out funds on Andrew's authorization.

138:10.11 In this way the twelve [[functioned]] from their early [[organization]] up to the time of the reorganization made [[necessary]] by the desertion of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:12._JUDAS_ISCARIOT Judas], the betrayer. [[The Master]] and his [[disciple]]-[[apostles]] went on in this [[simple]] [[manner]] until Sunday, January 12, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/27_AD A.D. 27], when he called them together and [[formally]] [[ordained]] them as [[ambassadors]] of [[the kingdom]] and preachers of its glad tidings. And soon thereafter they [[prepared]] to start for [[Jerusalem]] and [[Judea]] on their first [[public]] [[preaching]] tour.

138:10.11 In this way the twelve [[functioned]] from their early [[organization]] up to the time of the reorganization made [[necessary]] by the desertion of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:12._JUDAS_ISCARIOT Judas], the betrayer. [[The Master]] and his [[disciple]]-[[apostles]] went on in this [[simple]] [[manner]] until Sunday, January 12, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/27_AD A.D. 27], when he called them together and [[formally]] [[ordained]] them as [[ambassadors]] of [[the kingdom]] and preachers of its glad tidings. And soon thereafter they [[prepared]] to start for [[Jerusalem]] and [[Judea]] on their first [[public]] [[preaching]] tour.

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