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==PAPER 150: THE THIRD PREACHING TOUR==

==PAPER 150: THE THIRD PREACHING TOUR==

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

==150:3. SABBATH AT TIBERIAS==

==150:3. SABBATH AT TIBERIAS==

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

==150:6. THE EVENING LESSONS==

==150:6. THE EVENING LESSONS==

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

==150:8. THE SABBATH SERVICE==

==150:8. THE SABBATH SERVICE==

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

==150:9. THE NAZARETH REJECTION==

==150:9. THE NAZARETH REJECTION==

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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