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==PAPER 178: LAST DAY AT THE CAMP==

==PAPER 178: LAST DAY AT THE CAMP==

178:0.1 [[Jesus]] [[planned]] to spend this Thursday, his last [[free]] day on [[earth]] as a [[divine Son]] [[incarnated]] in the [[flesh]], with his [[apostles]] and a few [[loyal]] and [[devoted]] [[disciples]]. Soon after the breakfast hour on this [[beautiful]] [[morning]], [[the Master]] led them to a [[Private|secluded]] spot a short distance above their camp and there taught them many new [[truths]]. Although [[Jesus]] delivered other [[discourses]] to [[the apostles]] during the early evening hours of the day, this talk of Thursday forenoon was his [[farewell]] address to the combined camp group of [[apostles]] and chosen [[disciples]], both [[Jews]] and [[gentiles]]. [[The twelve]] were all present save [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]]. [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] and several of [[the apostles]] remarked about his [[absence]], and some of them thought [[Jesus]] had sent him into the [[city]] to attend to some matter, probably to arrange the details of their forthcoming [[celebration]] of the [[Passover]]. [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] did not return to the camp until midafternoon, a short time before [[Jesus]] led [[the twelve]] into [[Jerusalem]] to partake of the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_179 Last Supper].

178:0.1 [[Jesus]] [[planned]] to spend this Thursday, his last [[free]] day on [[earth]] as a [[divine Son]] [[incarnated]] in the [[flesh]], with his [[apostles]] and a few [[loyal]] and [[devoted]] [[disciples]]. Soon after the breakfast hour on this [[beautiful]] [[morning]], [[the Master]] led them to a [[Private|secluded]] spot a short distance above their camp and there taught them many new [[truths]]. Although [[Jesus]] delivered other [[discourses]] to [[the apostles]] during the early evening hours of the day, this talk of Thursday forenoon was his [[farewell]] address to the combined camp group of [[apostles]] and chosen [[disciples]], both [[Jews]] and [[gentiles]]. [[The twelve]] were all present save [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]]. [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] and several of [[the apostles]] remarked about his [[absence]], and some of them thought [[Jesus]] had sent him into the [[city]] to attend to some matter, probably to arrange the details of their forthcoming [[celebration]] of the [[Passover]]. [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] did not return to the camp until midafternoon, a short time before [[Jesus]] led [[the twelve]] into [[Jerusalem]] to partake of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_179 Last Supper].

==178:1. DISCOURSE ON SONSHIP AND CITIZENSHIP==

==178:1. DISCOURSE ON SONSHIP AND CITIZENSHIP==

178:1.1 [[Jesus]] [[talked]] to about fifty of his [[trusted]] followers for almost two hours and answered a score of [[questions]] regarding the [[relation]] of [[the kingdom]] of heaven to [[Nation|the kingdoms]] of this world, concerning the [[relation]] of [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:5._MORTALS_OF_TIME_AND_SPACE sonship with God] to [[citizenship]] in [[earthly]] [[governments]]. This [[discourse]], together with his answers to [[questions]], may be summarized and restated in [[modern]] [[language]] as follows:

178:1.1 [[Jesus]] [[talked]] to about fifty of his [[trusted]] followers for almost two hours and answered a score of [[questions]] regarding the [[relation]] of [[the kingdom]] of heaven to [[Nation|the kingdoms]] of this world, concerning the [[relation]] of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:5._MORTALS_OF_TIME_AND_SPACE sonship with God] to [[citizenship]] in [[earthly]] [[governments]]. This [[discourse]], together with his answers to [[questions]], may be summarized and restated in [[modern]] [[language]] as follows:

178:1.2 The [[Nations|kingdoms]] of this world, being [[material]], may often find it [[necessary]] to employ [[physical]] [[force]] in the [[execution]] of their [[laws]] and for the [[maintenance]] of order. In [[the kingdom]] of heaven true [[believers]] will not resort to the employment of [[physical]] [[force]]. [[The kingdom]] of heaven, being a [[spiritual]] brotherhood of the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:6._THE_FAITH_SONS_OF_GOD spirit-born sons of God], may be [[promulgated]] only by the [[power]] of the [[spirit]]. This distinction of [[procedure]] refers to the [[relations]] of [[the kingdom]] of [[believers]] to the [[Nations|kingdoms]] of [[secular]] [[government]] and does not nullify the [[right]] of [[social]] [[groups]] of [[believers]] to maintain order in their ranks and [[administer]] [[discipline]] upon unruly and unworthy members.

178:1.2 The [[Nations|kingdoms]] of this world, being [[material]], may often find it [[necessary]] to employ [[physical]] [[force]] in the [[execution]] of their [[laws]] and for the [[maintenance]] of order. In [[the kingdom]] of heaven true [[believers]] will not resort to the employment of [[physical]] [[force]]. [[The kingdom]] of heaven, being a [[spiritual]] brotherhood of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:6._THE_FAITH_SONS_OF_GOD spirit-born sons of God], may be [[promulgated]] only by the [[power]] of the [[spirit]]. This distinction of [[procedure]] refers to the [[relations]] of [[the kingdom]] of [[believers]] to the [[Nations|kingdoms]] of [[secular]] [[government]] and does not nullify the [[right]] of [[social]] [[groups]] of [[believers]] to maintain order in their ranks and [[administer]] [[discipline]] upon unruly and unworthy members.

178:1.3 There is nothing incompatible between [[sonship]] in [[the Kingdom|the spiritual kingdom]] and [[citizenship]] in the [[secular]] or [[civil]] [[government]]. It is the [[believer]]'s [[duty]] to render to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesar Caesar] the [[things]] which are Caesar's and to [[God]] the things which are God's. There cannot be any disagreement between these two requirements, the one being [[material]] and the other [[spiritual]], unless it should [[develop]] that a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesar Caesar] [[presumes]] to [[usurp]] the [[prerogatives]] of [[God]] and demand that [[spiritual]] [[homage]] and [[supreme]] [[worship]] be rendered to him. In such a case you shall [[worship]] only [[God]] while you seek to [[enlighten]] such misguided earthly rulers and in this way [[lead]] them also to the [[recognition]] of [[the Father]] in heaven. You shall not render [[spiritual]] [[worship]] to [[earth]]ly [[Leaders|rulers]]; neither should you employ the [[physical]] [[forces]] of [[earthly]] [[governments]], whose rulers may sometime become [[believers]], in the [[work]] of furthering the [[mission]] of the [[the Kingdom|spiritual kingdom]].

178:1.3 There is nothing incompatible between [[sonship]] in [[the Kingdom|the spiritual kingdom]] and [[citizenship]] in the [[secular]] or [[civil]] [[government]]. It is the [[believer]]'s [[duty]] to render to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesar Caesar] the [[things]] which are Caesar's and to [[God]] the things which are God's. There cannot be any disagreement between these two requirements, the one being [[material]] and the other [[spiritual]], unless it should [[develop]] that a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesar Caesar] [[presumes]] to [[usurp]] the [[prerogatives]] of [[God]] and demand that [[spiritual]] [[homage]] and [[supreme]] [[worship]] be rendered to him. In such a case you shall [[worship]] only [[God]] while you seek to [[enlighten]] such misguided earthly rulers and in this way [[lead]] them also to the [[recognition]] of [[the Father]] in heaven. You shall not render [[spiritual]] [[worship]] to [[earth]]ly [[Leaders|rulers]]; neither should you employ the [[physical]] [[forces]] of [[earthly]] [[governments]], whose rulers may sometime become [[believers]], in the [[work]] of furthering the [[mission]] of the [[the Kingdom|spiritual kingdom]].

178:1.4 [[Sonship]] in [[the kingdom]], from the [[standpoint]] of advancing [[civilization]], should [[assist]] you in becoming the [[ideal]] [[citizens]] of the [[Nations|kingdoms]] of this world since [[brotherhood]] and [[service]] are the [[cornerstones]] of the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]]. The [[love]] call of the [[spiritual]] kingdom should [[prove]] to be the [[effective]] destroyer of the [[hate]] urge of the unbelieving and [[war]]-minded [[citizens]] of the [[earthly]] [[Nations|kingdoms]]. But these [[material]]-[[mind]]ed sons in [[darkness]] will never know of your [[spiritual]] [[light]] of [[truth]] unless you draw very near them with that [[unselfish]] [[social]] [[service]] which is the [[natural]] outgrowth of the bearing of the [[fruits of the spirit]] in the life [[experience]] of each [[individual]] [[believer]].

178:1.4 [[Sonship]] in [[the kingdom]], from the [[standpoint]] of advancing [[civilization]], should [[assist]] you in becoming the [[ideal]] [[citizens]] of the [[Nations|kingdoms]] of this world since [[brotherhood]] and [[service]] are the [[cornerstones]] of the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]]. The [[love]] call of the [[spiritual]] kingdom should [[prove]] to be the [[effective]] destroyer of the [[hate]] urge of the unbelieving and [[war]]-minded [[citizens]] of the [[earthly]] [[Nations|kingdoms]]. But these [[material]]-[[mind]]ed sons in [[darkness]] will never know of your [[spiritual]] [[light]] of [[truth]] unless you draw very near them with that [[unselfish]] [[social]] [[service]] which is the [[natural]] outgrowth of the bearing of the [[fruits of the spirit]] in the life [[experience]] of each [[individual]] [[believer]].

178:1.5 As [[mortal]] and [[material]] men, you are indeed [[citizens]] of the [[earthly]] [[Nations|kingdoms]], and you should be [[good]] [[citizens]], all the better for having become [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:6._THE_FAITH_SONS_OF_GOD reborn spirit sons] of [the Kingdom|the heavenly kingdom]]. As [[faith]]-[[enlightened]] and [[spirit]]-[[liberated]] sons of [[the kingdom]] of heaven, you face a double [[responsibility]] of [[duty]] to [[man]] and [[duty]] to [[God]] while you [[voluntarily]] [[assume]] a third and [[sacred]] [[obligation]]: [[service]] to the [[brotherhood]] of [[God]]-knowing [[believers]].

178:1.5 As [[mortal]] and [[material]] men, you are indeed [[citizens]] of the [[earthly]] [[Nations|kingdoms]], and you should be [[good]] [[citizens]], all the better for having become [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:6._THE_FAITH_SONS_OF_GOD reborn spirit sons] of [the Kingdom|the heavenly kingdom]]. As [[faith]]-[[enlightened]] and [[spirit]]-[[liberated]] sons of [[the kingdom]] of heaven, you face a double [[responsibility]] of [[duty]] to [[man]] and [[duty]] to [[God]] while you [[voluntarily]] [[assume]] a third and [[sacred]] [[obligation]]: [[service]] to the [[brotherhood]] of [[God]]-knowing [[believers]].

178:1.6 You may not [[worship]] your [[temporal]] [[Leaders|rulers]], and you should not employ [[temporal]] [[power]] in the furtherance of [[the Kingdom|the spiritual kingdom]]; but you should [[manifest]] the [[righteous]] ministry of [[loving]] [[service]] to [[believers]] and unbelievers alike. In the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]] there resides the mighty [[Spirit of Truth]], and presently I will pour out this same [[spirit]] upon all [[Human|flesh]]. The [[fruits of the spirit]], your [[sincere]] and loving [[service]], are the mighty [[social]] [[lever]] to uplift the [[races]] of [[darkness]], and this [[Spirit of Truth]] will become your [[power]]-multiplying [[fulcrum]].

178:1.6 You may not [[worship]] your [[temporal]] [[Leaders|rulers]], and you should not employ [[temporal]] [[power]] in the furtherance of [[the Kingdom|the spiritual kingdom]]; but you should [[manifest]] the [[righteous]] ministry of [[loving]] [[service]] to [[believers]] and unbelievers alike. In the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]] there resides the mighty [[Spirit of Truth]], and presently I will pour out this same [[spirit]] upon all [[Human|flesh]]. The [[fruits of the spirit]], your [[sincere]] and loving [[service]], are the mighty [[social]] [[lever]] to uplift the [[races]] of [[darkness]], and this [[Spirit of Truth]] will become your [[power]]-multiplying [[fulcrum]].

178:1.7 Display [[wisdom]] and [[exhibit]] sagacity in your dealings with unbelieving [[civil]] [[Leaders|rulers]]. By [[discretion]] show yourselves to be [[expert]] in ironing out minor disagreements and in [[adjusting]] trifling misunderstandings. In every possible way—in everything short of your [[spiritual]] [[allegiance]] to the rulers of the [[universe]]—seek to live [[peaceably]] with all men. Be you always as [[wise]] as serpents but as harmless as doves.

178:1.7 Display [[wisdom]] and [[exhibit]] sagacity in your dealings with unbelieving [[civil]] [[Leaders|rulers]]. By [[discretion]] show yourselves to be [[expert]] in ironing out minor disagreements and in [[adjusting]] trifling misunderstandings. In every possible way—in everything short of your [[spiritual]] [[allegiance]] to the rulers of the [[universe]]—seek to live [[peaceably]] with all men. Be you always as [[wise]] as serpents but as harmless as doves.

178:1.8 You should be made all the better [[citizens]] of the [[secular]] [[government]] as a result of becoming [[enlightened]] [[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:6._THE_FAITH_SONS_OF_GOD sons of the kingdom]; so should the rulers of [[earthly]] [[governments]] become all the better [[rulers]] in [[civil]] affairs as a result of [[believing]] this [[gospel]] of [[the heavenly kingdom]]. The [[attitude]] of [[unselfish]] [[service]] of [[man]] and [[intelligent]] [[worship]] of [[God]] should make all kingdom [[believers]] better world [[citizens]], while the [[attitude]] of [[honest]] [[citizenship]] and [[sincere]] [[devotion]] to one's [[temporal]] [[duty]] should help to make such a [[citizen]] the more easily reached by the [[spirit]] call to [[sonship]] in [[the heavenly kingdom]].

178:1.8 You should be made all the better [[citizens]] of the [[secular]] [[government]] as a result of becoming [[enlightened]] [[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:6._THE_FAITH_SONS_OF_GOD sons of the kingdom]; so should the rulers of [[earthly]] [[governments]] become all the better [[rulers]] in [[civil]] affairs as a result of [[believing]] this [[gospel]] of [[the heavenly kingdom]]. The [[attitude]] of [[unselfish]] [[service]] of [[man]] and [[intelligent]] [[worship]] of [[God]] should make all kingdom [[believers]] better world [[citizens]], while the [[attitude]] of [[honest]] [[citizenship]] and [[sincere]] [[devotion]] to one's [[temporal]] [[duty]] should help to make such a [[citizen]] the more easily reached by the [[spirit]] call to [[sonship]] in [[the heavenly kingdom]].

178:1.9 So long as the [[rulers]] of [[earthly]] [[governments]] seek to [[exercise]] the [[authority]] of [[religious]] [[dictators]], you who [[believe]] this [[gospel]] can [[expect]] only [[trouble]], [[persecution]], and even [[death]]. But the very [[light]] which you bear to the world, and even the very [[manner]] in which you will [[suffer]] and die for this [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]], will, in themselves, [[eventually]] [[enlighten]] the whole world and result in the [[gradual]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Separation_of_church_and_state divorcement] of [[politics]] and [[religion]]. The [[persistent]] [[preaching]] of this [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]] will some day bring to all [[nations]] a new and unbelievable [[liberation]], [[intellectual]] [[freedom]], and [[religious]] [[liberty]].

178:1.9 So long as the [[rulers]] of [[earthly]] [[governments]] seek to [[exercise]] the [[authority]] of [[religious]] [[dictators]], you who [[believe]] this [[gospel]] can [[expect]] only [[trouble]], [[persecution]], and even [[death]]. But the very [[light]] which you bear to the world, and even the very [[manner]] in which you will [[suffer]] and die for this [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]], will, in themselves, [[eventually]] [[enlighten]] the whole world and result in the [[gradual]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Separation_of_church_and_state divorcement] of [[politics]] and [[religion]]. The [[persistent]] [[preaching]] of this [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]] will some day bring to all [[nations]] a new and unbelievable [[liberation]], [[intellectual]] [[freedom]], and [[religious]] [[liberty]].

178:1.10 Under the soon-coming [[persecutions]] by those who [[hate]] this [[gospel]] of [[joy]] and [[liberty]], you will thrive and [[the kingdom]] will prosper. But you will stand in grave [[danger]] in subsequent times when most men will [[speak]] well of kingdom [[believers]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constantinian_shift many in high places] nominally [[accept]] the [[gospel]] of [[the heavenly kingdom]]. [[Learn]] to be [[faithful]] to [[the kingdom]] even in times of [[peace]] and [[prosperity]]. [[Tempt]] not the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_113#PAPER_113:_SERAPHIC_GUARDIANS_OF_DESTINY angels of your supervision] to [[lead]] you in troublous ways as a [[loving]] [[discipline]] [[designed]] to save your [[ease]]-drifting [[souls]].

178:1.10 Under the soon-coming [[persecutions]] by those who [[hate]] this [[gospel]] of [[joy]] and [[liberty]], you will thrive and [[the kingdom]] will prosper. But you will stand in grave [[danger]] in subsequent times when most men will [[speak]] well of kingdom [[believers]] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constantinian_shift many in high places] nominally [[accept]] the [[gospel]] of [[the heavenly kingdom]]. [[Learn]] to be [[faithful]] to [[the kingdom]] even in times of [[peace]] and [[prosperity]]. [[Tempt]] not the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_113#PAPER_113:_SERAPHIC_GUARDIANS_OF_DESTINY angels of your supervision] to [[lead]] you in troublous ways as a [[loving]] [[discipline]] [[designed]] to save your [[ease]]-drifting [[souls]].

178:1.11 [[Remember]] that you are [[commissioned]] to [[preach]] this [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]]—the [[supreme]] [[desire]] to [[do the Father's will]] coupled with the [[supreme]] [[joy]] of the [[faith]] [[realization]] of [[sonship]] with [[God]]—and you must not allow anything to divert your [[devotion]] to this one [[duty]]. Let all [[mankind]] benefit from the overflow of your [[loving]] [[spiritual]] [[ministry]], [[enlightening]] [[intellectual]] [[communion]], and uplifting [[social]] [[service]]; but none of these [[humanitarian]] [[labors]], nor all of them, should be [[permitted]] to take the place of [[proclaiming]] the [[gospel]]. These mighty ministrations are the [[social]] by-products of the still more mighty and [[sublime]] ministrations and [[transformations]] wrought in the [[heart]] of [[the kingdom]] [[believer]] by the living [[Spirit of Truth]] and by the [[personal]] [[realization]] that the [[faith]] of a [[spirit]]-[[born]] man confers the [[assurance]] of living fellowship with the [[eternal]] [[God]].

178:1.11 [[Remember]] that you are [[commissioned]] to [[preach]] this [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]]—the [[supreme]] [[desire]] to [[do the Father's will]] coupled with the [[supreme]] [[joy]] of the [[faith]] [[realization]] of [[sonship]] with [[God]]—and you must not allow anything to divert your [[devotion]] to this one [[duty]]. Let all [[mankind]] benefit from the overflow of your [[loving]] [[spiritual]] [[ministry]], [[enlightening]] [[intellectual]] [[communion]], and uplifting [[social]] [[service]]; but none of these [[humanitarian]] [[labors]], nor all of them, should be [[permitted]] to take the place of [[proclaiming]] the [[gospel]]. These mighty ministrations are the [[social]] by-products of the still more mighty and [[sublime]] ministrations and [[transformations]] wrought in the [[heart]] of [[the kingdom]] [[believer]] by the living [[Spirit of Truth]] and by the [[personal]] [[realization]] that the [[faith]] of a [[spirit]]-[[born]] man confers the [[assurance]] of living fellowship with the [[eternal]] [[God]].

178:1.12 You must not seek to [[promulgate]] [[truth]] nor to [[establish]] [[righteousness]] by the [[power]] of [[civil]] [[governments]] or by the enaction of [[secular]] [[laws]]. You may always [[labor]] to [[persuade]] men's [[minds]], but you must never [[dare]] to [[compel]] them. You must not forget the great [[law]] of [[human]] [[fairness]] which I have taught you in [[positive]] form: [[Golden Rule|Whatsoever you would that men should do to you, do even so to them]].

178:1.12 You must not seek to [[promulgate]] [[truth]] nor to [[establish]] [[righteousness]] by the [[power]] of [[civil]] [[governments]] or by the enaction of [[secular]] [[laws]]. You may always [[labor]] to [[persuade]] men's [[minds]], but you must never [[dare]] to [[compel]] them. You must not forget the great [[law]] of [[human]] [[fairness]] which I have taught you in [[positive]] form: [[Golden Rule|Whatsoever you would that men should do to you, do even so to them]].

178:1.13 When a kingdom [[believer]] is called upon to serve the [[civil]] [[government]], let him render such [[service]] as a [[temporal]] [[citizen]] of such a [[government]], albeit such a [[believer]] should display in his [[civil]] [[service]] all of the ordinary [[traits]] of [[citizenship]] as these have been enhanced by the [[spiritual]] [[enlightenment]] of the ennobling [[association]] of the [[mind]] of [[mortal]] man with the [[indwelling spirit]] of the [[eternal]] [[God]]. If the unbeliever can qualify as a superior [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_service civil servant], you should seriously [[question]] whether the [[roots]] of [[truth]] in your [[heart]] have not died from the lack of the living waters of combined [[spiritual]] [[communion]] and [[social]] [[service]]. The [[consciousness]] of [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:6._THE_FAITH_SONS_OF_GOD sonship with God] should quicken the entire life [[service]] of every man, woman, and child who has become the possessor of such a mighty [[stimulus]] to all the [[inherent]] [[powers]] of a [[human]] [[personality]].

178:1.13 When a kingdom [[believer]] is called upon to serve the [[civil]] [[government]], let him render such [[service]] as a [[temporal]] [[citizen]] of such a [[government]], albeit such a [[believer]] should display in his [[civil]] [[service]] all of the ordinary [[traits]] of [[citizenship]] as these have been enhanced by the [[spiritual]] [[enlightenment]] of the ennobling [[association]] of the [[mind]] of [[mortal]] man with the [[indwelling spirit]] of the [[eternal]] [[God]]. If the unbeliever can qualify as a superior [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_service civil servant], you should seriously [[question]] whether the [[roots]] of [[truth]] in your [[heart]] have not died from the lack of the living waters of combined [[spiritual]] [[communion]] and [[social]] [[service]]. The [[consciousness]] of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:6._THE_FAITH_SONS_OF_GOD sonship with God] should quicken the entire life [[service]] of every man, woman, and child who has become the possessor of such a mighty [[stimulus]] to all the [[inherent]] [[powers]] of a [[human]] [[personality]].

178:1.14 You are not to be [[passive]] [[mystics]] or colorless [[ascetics]]; you should not become [[dreamers]] and drifters, supinely [[trusting]] in a fictitious [[Providence]] to provide even the [[necessities]] of life. You are indeed to be [[gentle]] in your dealings with [[erring]] [[mortals]], [[patient]] in your [[intercourse]] with [[ignorant]] men, and forbearing under [[provocation]]; but you are also to be [[valiant]] in [[defense]] of [[righteousness]], mighty in the [[promulgation]] of [[truth]], and [[aggressive]] in the [[preaching]] of this [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]], even to the ends of the [[earth]].

178:1.14 You are not to be [[passive]] [[mystics]] or colorless [[ascetics]]; you should not become [[dreamers]] and drifters, supinely [[trusting]] in a fictitious [[Providence]] to provide even the [[necessities]] of life. You are indeed to be [[gentle]] in your dealings with [[erring]] [[mortals]], [[patient]] in your [[intercourse]] with [[ignorant]] men, and forbearing under [[provocation]]; but you are also to be [[valiant]] in [[defense]] of [[righteousness]], mighty in the [[promulgation]] of [[truth]], and [[aggressive]] in the [[preaching]] of this [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]], even to the ends of the [[earth]].

178:1.15 This [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]] is a living [[truth]]. I have told you it is like the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leaven leaven in the dough], like the grain of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mustard_seen mustard seed]; and now I [[declare]] that it is like the [[seed]] of the living [[being]], which, from [[generation]] to [[generation]], while it remains the same living [[seed]], unfailingly unfolds itself in new [[manifestations]] and [[grows]] [[Progressive|acceptably]] in [[channels]] of new [[adaptation]] to the peculiar needs and conditions of each [[successive]] [[generation]]. The [[revelation]] I have made to you is a living revelation, and I [[desire]] that it shall bear appropriate [[Fruits of the Spirit|fruits]] in each [[individual]] and in each [[generation]] in [[accordance]] with the [[laws]] of spiritual [[growth]], increase, and [[adaptative]] [[development]]. From [[generation]] to [[generation]] this [[gospel]] must show increasing [[vitality]] and [[exhibit]] greater depth of [[spiritual]] [[power]]. It must not be [[permitted]] to become merely a [[sacred]] [[memory]], a mere [[tradition]] about me and the times in which we now live.

178:1.15 This [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]] is a living [[truth]]. I have told you it is like the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leaven leaven in the dough], like the grain of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mustard_seen mustard seed]; and now I [[declare]] that it is like the [[seed]] of the living [[being]], which, from [[generation]] to [[generation]], while it remains the same living [[seed]], unfailingly unfolds itself in new [[manifestations]] and [[grows]] [[Progressive|acceptably]] in [[channels]] of new [[adaptation]] to the peculiar needs and conditions of each [[successive]] [[generation]]. The [[revelation]] I have made to you is a living revelation, and I [[desire]] that it shall bear appropriate [[Fruits of the Spirit|fruits]] in each [[individual]] and in each [[generation]] in [[accordance]] with the [[laws]] of spiritual [[growth]], increase, and [[adaptative]] [[development]]. From [[generation]] to [[generation]] this [[gospel]] must show increasing [[vitality]] and [[exhibit]] greater depth of [[spiritual]] [[power]]. It must not be [[permitted]] to become merely a [[sacred]] [[memory]], a mere [[tradition]] about me and the times in which we now live.

178:1.16 And forget not: We have made no direct [[attack]] upon the [[persons]] or upon the [[authority]] of those who sit in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses Moses]' seat; we only offered them the new [[light]], which they have so [[vigorously]] [[rejected]]. We have assailed them only by the [[denunciation]] of their spiritual disloyalty to the very [[truths]] which they profess to [[teach]] and safeguard. We [[clashed]] with these [[established]] [[leaders]] and recognized rulers only when they threw themselves directly in the way of the [[preaching]] of the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]] to the sons of men. And even now, it is not we who assail them, but they who seek our [[Death|destruction]]. Do not forget that you are [[commissioned]] to go forth [[preaching]] only the good news. You are not to attack the old ways; you are [[skillfully]] to put the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leaven leaven] of new [[truth]] in the midst of the old [[beliefs]]. Let the [[Spirit of Truth]] do his own [[work]]. Let [[controversy]] come only when they who despise the [[truth]] [[force]] it upon you. But when the willful unbeliever [[attacks]] you, do not [[hesitate]] to stand in [[vigorous]] [[defense]] of the [[truth]] which has saved and [[sanctified]] you.

178:1.16 And forget not: We have made no direct [[attack]] upon the [[persons]] or upon the [[authority]] of those who sit in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses Moses]' seat; we only offered them the new [[light]], which they have so [[vigorously]] [[rejected]]. We have assailed them only by the [[denunciation]] of their spiritual disloyalty to the very [[truths]] which they profess to [[teach]] and safeguard. We [[clashed]] with these [[established]] [[leaders]] and recognized rulers only when they threw themselves directly in the way of the [[preaching]] of the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]] to the sons of men. And even now, it is not we who assail them, but they who seek our [[Death|destruction]]. Do not forget that you are [[commissioned]] to go forth [[preaching]] only the good news. You are not to attack the old ways; you are [[skillfully]] to put the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leaven leaven] of new [[truth]] in the midst of the old [[beliefs]]. Let the [[Spirit of Truth]] do his own [[work]]. Let [[controversy]] come only when they who despise the [[truth]] [[force]] it upon you. But when the willful unbeliever [[attacks]] you, do not [[hesitate]] to stand in [[vigorous]] [[defense]] of the [[truth]] which has saved and [[sanctified]] you.

178:1.17 Throughout the [[vicissitudes]] of life, remember always to [[love]] one another. Do not strive with men, even with unbelievers. Show [[mercy]] even to those who despitefully [[abuse]] you. Show yourselves to be [[loyal]] [[citizens]], upright [[artisans]], praiseworthy [[neighbors]], [[devoted]] kinsmen, [[understanding]] [[parents]], and [[sincere]] [[believers]] in the brotherhood of [[the Father]]'s kingdom. And [[Spirit of Truth|my spirit]] shall be upon you, now and even to the end of the world.

178:1.17 Throughout the [[vicissitudes]] of life, remember always to [[love]] one another. Do not strive with men, even with unbelievers. Show [[mercy]] even to those who despitefully [[abuse]] you. Show yourselves to be [[loyal]] [[citizens]], upright [[artisans]], praiseworthy [[neighbors]], [[devoted]] kinsmen, [[understanding]] [[parents]], and [[sincere]] [[believers]] in the brotherhood of [[the Father]]'s kingdom. And [[Spirit of Truth|my spirit]] shall be upon you, now and even to the end of the world.

178:2.1 Not many of [[the Master]]'s hearers were able to take in even a part of his forenoon [[Discourse|address]]. Of all who heard him, the [[Greeks]] [[comprehended]] most. Even the eleven [[apostles]] were bewildered by his allusions to [[future]] [[political]] kingdoms and to [[successive]] [[generations]] of kingdom [[believers]]. [[Jesus]]' most [[devoted]] followers could not [[reconcile]] the impending end of his [[earth]]ly [[ministry]] with these [[references]] to an extended [[future]] of [[gospel]] [[activities]]. Some of these [[Jewish]] [[believers]] were beginning to sense that [[earth]]'s greatest [[tragedy]] was about to take place, but they could not [[reconcile]] such an impending [[disaster]] with either [[the Master]]'s cheerfully indifferent [[personal]] [[attitude]] or his forenoon [[discourse]], wherein he [[repeatedly]] alluded to the [[future]] [[transactions]] of [[the heavenly kingdom]], extending over vast stretches of [[time]] and [[embracing]] [[relations]] with many and [[successive]] [[temporal]] [[States|kingdoms]] on [[earth]].

178:2.1 Not many of [[the Master]]'s hearers were able to take in even a part of his forenoon [[Discourse|address]]. Of all who heard him, the [[Greeks]] [[comprehended]] most. Even the eleven [[apostles]] were bewildered by his allusions to [[future]] [[political]] kingdoms and to [[successive]] [[generations]] of kingdom [[believers]]. [[Jesus]]' most [[devoted]] followers could not [[reconcile]] the impending end of his [[earth]]ly [[ministry]] with these [[references]] to an extended [[future]] of [[gospel]] [[activities]]. Some of these [[Jewish]] [[believers]] were beginning to sense that [[earth]]'s greatest [[tragedy]] was about to take place, but they could not [[reconcile]] such an impending [[disaster]] with either [[the Master]]'s cheerfully indifferent [[personal]] [[attitude]] or his forenoon [[discourse]], wherein he [[repeatedly]] alluded to the [[future]] [[transactions]] of [[the heavenly kingdom]], extending over vast stretches of [[time]] and [[embracing]] [[relations]] with many and [[successive]] [[temporal]] [[States|kingdoms]] on [[earth]].

178:2.2 By noon of this day all [[the apostles]] and [[disciples]] had learned about the hasty flight of [[Lazarus]] from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany_(Biblical_village) Bethany]. They began to sense the grim [[determination]] of the [[Jewish]] rulers to exterminate [[Jesus]] and his [[teachings]].

178:2.2 By noon of this day all [[the apostles]] and [[disciples]] had learned about the hasty flight of [[Lazarus]] from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany_(Biblical_village) Bethany]. They began to sense the grim [[determination]] of the [[Jewish]] rulers to exterminate [[Jesus]] and his [[teachings]].

178:2.3 [[David Zebedee]], through the [[work]] of his [[secret]] [[agents]] in [[Jerusalem]], was fully advised concerning the [[progress]] of the [[plan]] to [[arrest]] and [[kill]] [[Jesus]]. He knew all about the part of [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] in this plot, but he never disclosed this [[knowledge]] to the other [[apostles]] nor to any of the [[disciples]]. Shortly after lunch he did lead [[Jesus]] aside and, making [[bold]], asked him whether he knew—but he never got further with his [[question]]. [[The Master]], holding up his hand, stopped him, saying: " Yes, [[David Zebedee|David]], I know all about it, and I know that you know, but see to it that you tell no man. Only [[doubt]] not in your own [[heart]] that the will of [[God]] will prevail in the end. "

178:2.3 [[David Zebedee]], through the [[work]] of his [[secret]] [[agents]] in [[Jerusalem]], was fully advised concerning the [[progress]] of the [[plan]] to [[arrest]] and [[kill]] [[Jesus]]. He knew all about the part of [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] in this plot, but he never disclosed this [[knowledge]] to the other [[apostles]] nor to any of the [[disciples]]. Shortly after lunch he did lead [[Jesus]] aside and, making [[bold]], asked him whether he knew—but he never got further with his [[question]]. [[The Master]], holding up his hand, stopped him, saying: " Yes, [[David Zebedee|David]], I know all about it, and I know that you know, but see to it that you tell no man. Only [[doubt]] not in your own [[heart]] that the will of [[God]] will prevail in the end. "

178:2.4 This [[conversation]] with [[David Zebedee|David]] was interrupted by the arrival of a [[messenger]] from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amman#History Philadelphia] bringing [[word]] that [[Abner]] had heard of the plot to [[kill]] [[Jesus]] and asking if he should depart for [[Jerusalem]]. This runner hastened off for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amman#History Philadelphia] with this [[word]] for [[Abner]]: " Go on with your [[work]]. If I depart from you in the [[flesh]], it is only that I may return in the [[spirit]]. I will not [[forsake]] you. I will be with you to the end. "

178:2.4 This [[conversation]] with [[David Zebedee|David]] was interrupted by the arrival of a [[messenger]] from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amman#History Philadelphia] bringing [[word]] that [[Abner]] had heard of the plot to [[kill]] [[Jesus]] and asking if he should depart for [[Jerusalem]]. This runner hastened off for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amman#History Philadelphia] with this [[word]] for [[Abner]]: " Go on with your [[work]]. If I depart from you in the [[flesh]], it is only that I may return in the [[spirit]]. I will not [[forsake]] you. I will be with you to the end. "

178:2.5 About this time Philip came to the Master and asked: " Master, seeing that the time of the Passover draws near, where would you have us prepare to eat it? " And when Jesus heard Philip's question, he answered: " Go and bring Peter and John, and I will give you directions concerning the supper we will eat together this night. As for the Passover, that you will have to consider after we have first done this. "

178:2.5 About this time [[Philip, the Apostle|Philip]] came to [[the Master]] and asked: " Master, seeing that the [[time]] of the [[Passover]] draws near, where would you have us [[prepare]] to eat it? " And when [[Jesus]] heard [[Philip, the Apostle|Philip]]'s [[question]], he answered: " Go and bring [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] and [[John, the Apostle|John]], and I will give you directions concerning the supper we will eat together this night. As for the [[Passover]], that you will have to consider after we have first done this. "

178:2.6 When Judas heard the Master speaking with Philip about these matters, he drew closer that he might overhear their conversation. But David Zebedee, who was standing near, stepped up and engaged Judas in conversation while Philip, Peter, and John went to one side to talk with the Master.

178:2.6 When [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] heard [[the Master]] [[speaking]] with [[Philip, the Apostle|Philip]] about these matters, he drew closer that he might overhear their [[conversation]]. But [[David Zebedee]], who was standing near, stepped up and [[engaged]] [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] in [[conversation]] while [[Philip, the Apostle|Philip]], [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], and [[John, the Apostle|John]] went to one side to talk with [[the Master]].

178:2.7 Said Jesus to the three: " Go immediately into Jerusalem, and as you enter the gate, you will meet a man bearing a water pitcher. He will speak to you, and then shall you follow him. When he leads you to a certain house, go in after him and ask of the good man of that house, `Where is the guest chamber wherein the Master is to eat supper with his apostles?' And when you have thus inquired, this householder will show you a large upper room all furnished and ready for us. "

178:2.7 Said [[Jesus]] to the [[three]]: " Go [[immediately]] into [[Jerusalem]], and as you enter the gate, you will meet a man bearing a water pitcher. He will speak to you, and then shall you follow him. When he leads you to a certain house, go in after him and ask of the [[good]] man of that house, `Where is the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cenacle guest chamber] wherein [[the Master]] is to eat supper with his [[apostles]]?' And when you have thus [[inquired]], this householder will show you a large [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cenacle upper room] all furnished and ready for us. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_22]

178:2.8 When the apostles reached the city, they met the man with the water pitcher near the gate and followed on after him to the home of John Mark, where the lad's father met them and showed them the upper room in readiness for the evening meal.

178:2.8 When [[the apostles]] reached the city, they met the man with the water pitcher near the gate and followed on after him to the [[home]] of [[John Mark]], where the lad's [[father]] met them and showed them the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cenacle upper room] in readiness for the evening meal.

178:2.9 And all of this came to pass as the result of an understanding arrived at between the Master and John Mark during the afternoon of the preceding day when they were alone in the hills. Jesus wanted to be sure he would have this one last meal undisturbed with his apostles, and believing if Judas knew beforehand of their place of meeting he might arrange with his enemies to take him, he made this secret arrangement with John Mark. In this way Judas did not learn of their place of meeting until later on when he arrived there in company with Jesus and the other apostles.

178:2.9 And all of this came to pass as the result of an [[understanding]] arrived at between [[the Master]] and [[John Mark]] during the afternoon of the preceding day when they were [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_177#177:1._ONE_DAY_ALONE_WITH_GOD alone in the hills]. [[Jesus]] wanted to be sure he would have this one last meal undisturbed with his [[apostles]], and believing if [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] knew beforehand of their place of meeting he might arrange with his [[enemies]] to take him, he made this [[secret]] arrangement with [[John Mark]]. In this way [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] did not learn of their place of [[meeting]] until later on when he arrived there in company with [[Jesus]] and the other [[apostles]].

178:2.10 David Zebedee had much business to transact with Judas so that he was easily prevented from following Peter, John, and Philip, as he so much desired to do. When Judas gave David a certain sum of money for provisions, David said to him: " Judas, might it not be well, under the circumstances, to provide me with a little money in advance of my actual needs? " And after Judas had reflected for a moment, he answered: " Yes, David, I think it would be wise. In fact, in view of the disturbed conditions in Jerusalem, I think it would be best for me to turn over all the money to you. They plot against the Master, and in case anything should happen to me, you would not be hampered. "

178:2.10 [[David Zebedee]] had much [[business]] to [[transact]] with [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] so that he was easily prevented from following [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], [[John, the Apostle|John]], and [[Philip, the Apostle|Philip]], as he so much [[desired]] to do. When [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] gave [[David Zebedee|David]] a certain sum of [[money]] for provisions, [[David Zebedee|David]] said to him: " [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]], might it not be well, under the [[circumstances]], to provide me with a little [[money]] in advance of my [[actual]] needs? " And after [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] had [[reflected]] for a [[moment]], he answered: " Yes, [[David Zebedee|David]], I [[think]] it would be [[wise]]. In [[fact]], in view of the disturbed conditions in [[Jerusalem]], I [[think]] it would be best for me to turn over all the [[money]] to you. They plot against [[the Master]], and in case anything should happen to me, you would not be hampered. "

178:2.11 And so David received all the apostolic cash funds and receipts for all money on deposit. Not until the evening of the next day did the apostles learn of this transaction.

178:2.11 And so [[David Zebedee|David]] [[received]] all the apostolic cash funds and receipts for all [[money]] on deposit. Not until the evening of the next day did [[the apostles]] learn of this [[transaction]].

178:2.12 It was about half past four o'clock when the three apostles returned and informed Jesus that everything was in readiness for the supper. The Master immediately prepared to lead his twelve apostles over the trail to the Bethany road and on into Jerusalem. And this was the last journey he ever made with all twelve of them.

178:2.12 It was about half past four o'clock when the [[three]] [[apostles]] returned and informed [[Jesus]] that everything was in readiness for the supper. [[The Master]] [[immediately]] [[prepared]] to [[lead]] his [[twelve apostles]] over the trail to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany_(Biblical_village) Bethany] road and on into [[Jerusalem]]. And this was the last [[journey]] he ever made with [[the Apostles|all twelve]] of them.

==178:3. ON THE WAY TO THE SUPPER==

==178:3. ON THE WAY TO THE SUPPER==

178:3.1 Seeking again to avoid the crowds passing through the Kidron valley back and forth between Gethsemane Park and Jerusalem, Jesus and the twelve walked over the western brow of Mount Olivet to meet the road leading from Bethany down to the city. As they drew near the place where Jesus had tarried the previous evening to discourse on the destruction of Jerusalem, they unconsciously paused while they stood and looked down in silence upon the city. As they were a little early, and since Jesus did not wish to pass through the city until after sunset, he said to his associates:

178:3.1 Seeking again to avoid the crowds passing through the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidron_Valley|Kidron valley] back and forth between [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gethsemane Gethsemane Park] and [[Jerusalem]], [[Jesus]] and [[the twelve]] walked over the western brow of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_of_Olives Mount Olivet] to meet the road leading from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany_(Biblical_village) Bethany] down to the [[city]]. As they drew near the place where [[Jesus]] had tarried the previous evening to [[discourse]] on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Destruction_of_Jerusalem#Destruction_of_Jerusalem destruction of Jerusalem], they [[unconsciously]] paused while they stood and looked down in [[silence]] upon the [[city]]. As they were a little early, and since [[Jesus]] did not wish to pass through the [[city]] until after sunset, he said to his [[associates]]:

178:3.2 " Sit down and rest yourselves while I talk with you about what must shortly come to pass. All these years have I lived with you as brethren, and I have taught you the truth concerning the kingdom of heaven and have revealed to you the mysteries thereof. And my Father has indeed done many wonderful works in connection with my mission on earth. You have been witnesses of all this and partakers in the experience of being laborers together with God. And you will bear me witness that I have for some time warned you that I must presently return to the work the Father has given me to do; I have plainly told you that I must leave you in the world to carry on the work of the kingdom. It was for this purpose that I set you apart, in the hills of Capernaum. The experience you have had with me, you must now make ready to share with others. As the Father sent me into this world, so am I about to send you forth to represent me and finish the work I have begun.

178:3.2 " Sit down and [[rest]] yourselves while I [[talk]] with you about what must shortly come to pass. All these years have I lived with you as brethren, and I have taught you the [[truth]] concerning [[the kingdom]] of heaven and have [[revealed]] to you the [[mysteries]] thereof. And [[the Father|my Father]] has indeed done many [[wonderful]] [[works]] in [[connection]] with my [[mission]] on [[earth]]. You have been [[witnesses]] of all this and partakers in the [[experience]] of being laborers together with [[God]]. And you will bear me [[witness]] that I have for some time [[warned]] you that I must presently return to the [[work]] [[the Father]] has given me to do; I have plainly told you that I must leave you in the world to carry on the [[work]] of [[the kingdom]]. It was for this [[purpose]] that I [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_140 set you apart], in the hills of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum]. The [[experience]] you have had with me, you must now make ready to [[share]] with [[others]]. As [[the Father]] sent me into this world, so am I about to send you forth to [[represent]] me and finish the [[work]] I have begun.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_john#Chapter_20]

178:3.3 " You look down on yonder city in sorrow, for you have heard my words telling of the end of Jerusalem. I have forewarned you lest you should perish in her destruction and so delay the proclamation of the gospel of the kingdom. Likewise do I warn you to take heed lest you needlessly expose yourselves to peril when they come to take the Son of Man. I must go, but you are to remain to witness to this gospel when I have gone, even as I directed that Lazarus flee from the wrath of man that he might live to make known the glory of God. If it is the Father's will that I depart, nothing you may do can frustrate the divine plan. Take heed to yourselves lest they kill you also. Let your souls be valiant in defense of the gospel by spirit power but be not misled into any foolish attempt to defend the Son of Man. I need no defense by the hand of man; the armies of heaven are even now near at hand; but I am determined to do the will of my Father in heaven, and therefore must we submit to that which is so soon to come upon us.

178:3.3 " You look down on yonder [[city]] in [[sorrow]], for you have heard my [[words]] telling of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Destruction_of_Jerusalem#Destruction_of_Jerusalem end of Jerusalem]. I have forewarned you lest you should perish in her destruction and so [[delay]] the [[proclamation]] of the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]]. Likewise do I [[warn]] you to take heed lest you needlessly [[expose]] yourselves to [[peril]] when they come to take the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man].[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_21] I must go, but you are to remain to [[witness]] to this [[gospel]] when I have gone, even as I directed that [[Lazarus]] flee from the [[wrath]] of man that he might live to make known the [[glory]] of [[God]]. If it is [[the Father]]'s will that I depart, nothing you may do can [[frustrate]] the [[divine]] [[plan]]. Take heed to yourselves lest they [[kill]] you also. Let your [[souls]] be [[valiant]] in [[defense]] of the [[gospel]] by [[spirit]] [[power]] but be not misled into any [[foolish]] attempt to [[defend]] the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man]. I need no [[defense]] by the hand of [[man]]; the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_39 armies of heaven] are even now near at hand[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_26]; but I am [[determined]] to [[do the will of my Father]] in [[heaven]], and therefore must we submit to that which is so soon to come upon us.

178:3.4 " When you see this city destroyed, forget not that you have entered already upon the eternal life of endless service in the ever-advancing kingdom of heaven, even of the heaven of heavens. You should know that in my Father's universe and in mine are many abodes, and that there awaits the children of light the revelation of cities whose builder is God and worlds whose habit of life is righteousness and joy in the truth. I have brought the kingdom of heaven to you here on earth, but I declare that all of you who by faith enter therein and remain therein by the living service of truth, shall surely ascend to the worlds on high and sit with me in the spirit kingdom of our Father. But first must you gird yourselves and complete the work which you have begun with me. You must first pass through much tribulation and endure many sorrows—and these trials are even now upon us—and when you have finished your work on earth, you shall come to my joy, even as I have finished my Father's work on earth and am about to return to his embrace. "

178:3.4 " When you see this [[city]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Destruction_of_Jerusalem#Destruction_of_Jerusalem destroyed], forget not that you have entered already upon the [[eternal]] life of endless [[service]] in the ever-advancing [[kingdom of heaven]], even of the [[Grand Universe|heaven of heavens]]. You should know that in [[the Father|my Father]]'s [[universe]] and in mine are many abodes,[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_14] and that there awaits the children of [[light]] the [[revelation]] of [[cities]] whose builder is [[God]] and worlds whose [[habit]] of life is [[righteousness]] and [[joy]] in the [[truth]]. I have brought [[the kingdom]] of heaven to you here on [[earth]], but I [[declare]] that all of you who by [[faith]] enter therein and remain therein by the living [[service]] of [[truth]], shall surely [[Ascension Career|ascend]] to the worlds on high and sit with me in the spirit kingdom of [[our Father]]. But first must you gird yourselves and complete the [[work]] which you have begun with me. You must first pass through much [[tribulation]] and [[endure]] many [[sorrows]]—and these [[trials]][https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Acts_of_the_Apostles#Acts.14] are even now upon us—and when you have finished your [[work]] on [[earth]], you shall come to my [[joy]], even as I have finished [[the Father|my Father]]'s [[work]] on [[earth]] and am about to return to his [[embrace]]. "

178:3.5 When the Master had spoken, he arose, and they all followed him down Olivet and into the city. None of the apostles, save three, knew where they were going as they made their way along the narrow streets in the approaching darkness. The crowds jostled them, but no one recognized them nor knew that the Son of God was passing by on his way to the last mortal rendezvous with his chosen ambassadors of the kingdom. And neither did the apostles know that one of their own number had already entered into a conspiracy to betray the Master into the hands of his enemies.

178:3.5 When [[the Master]] had [[spoken]], he arose, and they all followed him down [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_of_Olives Olivet] and into the [[city]]. None of [[the apostles]], save [[three]], knew where they were going as they made their way along the narrow streets in the approaching [[darkness]]. The crowds jostled them, but no one [[recognized]] them nor knew that the [[Creator Son|Son of God]] was passing by on his way to the last [[mortal]] [[rendezvous]] with his chosen [[ambassadors]] of [[the kingdom]]. And neither did [[the apostles]] know that one of their own number had already entered into a [[conspiracy]] to [[betray]] [[the Master]] into the hands of his [[enemies]].

178:3.6 John Mark had followed them all the way into the city, and after they had entered the gate, he hurried on by another street so that he was waiting to welcome them to his father's home when they arrived.

178:3.6 [[John Mark]] had followed them all the way into the [[city]], and after they had entered [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_City_(Jerusalem)#Gates the gate], he hurried on by another street so that he was waiting to [[welcome]] them to his [[father]]'s home when they arrived.

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[[Category: PART IV: The Life and Teachings of Jesus]]