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==PAPER 182: IN GETHSEMANE==

==PAPER 182: IN GETHSEMANE==

182:0.1 It was about ten o'clock this Thursday night when [[Jesus]] led the eleven [[apostles]] from the [[home]] of Elijah and Mary Mark on their way back to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gethsemane Gethsemane] camp. Ever since [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_177#177:1._ONE_DAY_ALONE_WITH_GOD that day in the hills], [[John Mark]] had made it his [[business]] to keep a watchful eye on [[Jesus]]. [[John Mark|John]], being in need of [[sleep]], had obtained several hours of [[rest]] while [[the Master]] had been with his [[apostles]] in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cenacle upper room], but on hearing them coming downstairs, he arose and, quickly throwing a linen coat about himself, followed them through the [[city]], over the brook [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidron_Valley Kidron], and on to their [[private]] encampment [[adjacent]] to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gethsemane Gethsemane Park]. And [[John Mark]] remained so near [[the Master]] throughout this night and the next day that he [[witnessed]] everything and overheard much of what [[the Master]] said from this time on to the hour of the [[crucifixion]].

182:0.1 It was about ten o'clock this Thursday night when [[Jesus]] led the eleven [[apostles]] from the [[home]] of Elijah and Mary Mark on their way back to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gethsemane Gethsemane] camp. Ever since [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_177#177:1._ONE_DAY_ALONE_WITH_GOD that day in the hills], [[John Mark]] had made it his [[business]] to keep a watchful eye on [[Jesus]]. [[John Mark|John]], being in need of [[sleep]], had obtained several hours of [[rest]] while [[the Master]] had been with his [[apostles]] in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cenacle upper room], but on hearing them coming downstairs, he arose and, quickly throwing a linen coat about himself, followed them through the [[city]], over the brook [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidron_Valley Kidron], and on to their [[private]] encampment [[adjacent]] to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gethsemane Gethsemane Park]. And [[John Mark]] remained so near [[the Master]] throughout this night and the next day that he [[witnessed]] everything and overheard much of what [[the Master]] said from this time on to the hour of the [[crucifixion]].

182:0.2 As [[Jesus]] and [[the eleven]] made their way back to camp, [[the apostles]] began to [[wonder]] about the [[meaning]] of [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]]'s prolonged [[absence]], and they [[spoke]] to one another concerning [[the Master]]'s [[prediction]] that one of them would [[betray]] him, and for the first time they [[suspected]] that all was not well with [[Judas Iscariot]]. But they did not [[engage]] in open comment about [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] until they reached the camp and [[observed]] that he was not there, waiting to [[receive]] them. When they all [[besieged]] [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] to know what had become of [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]], their [[chief]] remarked only, " I do not know where [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] is, but I [[fear]] he has [[deserted]] us. "

182:0.2 As [[Jesus]] and [[the eleven]] made their way back to camp, [[the apostles]] began to [[wonder]] about the [[meaning]] of [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]]'s prolonged [[absence]], and they [[spoke]] to one another concerning [[the Master]]'s [[prediction]] that one of them would [[betray]] him, and for the first time they [[suspected]] that all was not well with [[Judas Iscariot]]. But they did not [[engage]] in open comment about [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] until they reached the camp and [[observed]] that he was not there, waiting to [[receive]] them. When they all [[besieged]] [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] to know what had become of [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]], their [[chief]] remarked only, " I do not know where [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] is, but I [[fear]] he has [[deserted]] us. "

182:1.1 A few [[moments]] after arriving at camp, [[Jesus]] said to them: " My [[friends]] and brethren, my [[time]] with you is now very short, and I [[desire]] that we draw apart by ourselves while we [[pray]] to [[our Father]] in [[heaven]] for [[strength]] to sustain us in this hour and henceforth in all the [[work]] we must do in his name. "

182:1.1 A few [[moments]] after arriving at camp, [[Jesus]] said to them: " My [[friends]] and brethren, my [[time]] with you is now very short, and I [[desire]] that we draw apart by ourselves while we [[pray]] to [[our Father]] in [[heaven]] for [[strength]] to sustain us in this hour and henceforth in all the [[work]] we must do in his name. "

182:1.2 When [[Jesus]] had thus [[spoken]], he led the way a short distance up on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_of_Olives Olivet], and in full view of [[Jerusalem]] he bade them kneel on a large flat rock in a [[circle]] about him as they had done on the day of their [[ordination]]; and then, as he stood there in the midst of them [[glorified]] in the mellow [[Moon|moonlight]], he lifted up his eyes toward [[heaven]] and [[prayed]]:

182:1.2 When [[Jesus]] had thus [[spoken]], he led the way a short distance up on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_of_Olives Olivet], and in full view of [[Jerusalem]] he bade them kneel on a large flat rock in a [[circle]] about him as they had done on the day of their [[ordination]]; and then, as he stood there in the midst of them [[glorified]] in the mellow [[Moon|moonlight]], he lifted up his eyes toward [[heaven]] and [[prayed]]:

182:1.3 " [[the Father|Father]], my hour has come; now [[glorify]] your [[Creator Son|Son]] that the Son may [[glorify]] you. I know that you have given me full [[authority]] over all living [[creatures]] in my realm, and I will give [[eternal]] life to all who will become [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:6._THE_FAITH_SONS_OF_GOD faith sons of God]. And this is [[eternal]] life, that my [[creatures]] should know you as the only true [[God]] and [[Father]] of all, and that they should [[believe]] in him whom you sent into the world. [[the Father|Father]], I have exalted you on [[earth]] and have accomplished the [[work]] which you gave me to do. I have almost finished [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_120 my bestowal] upon the [[children]] of our own [[creation]]; there remains only for me to lay down my life in the [[flesh]]. And now, O [[the Father|my Father]], [[glorify]] me with the glory which I had with you [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_21#21:1._ORIGIN_AND_NATURE_OF_CREATOR_SONS before this world was] and [[receive]] me once more at your right hand.[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_17]

182:1.3 " [[the Father|Father]], my hour has come; now [[glorify]] your [[Creator Son|Son]] that the Son may [[glorify]] you. I know that you have given me full [[authority]] over all living [[creatures]] in my realm, and I will give [[eternal]] life to all who will become [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:6._THE_FAITH_SONS_OF_GOD faith sons of God]. And this is [[eternal]] life, that my [[creatures]] should know you as the only true [[God]] and [[Father]] of all, and that they should [[believe]] in him whom you sent into the world. [[the Father|Father]], I have exalted you on [[earth]] and have accomplished the [[work]] which you gave me to do. I have almost finished [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_120 my bestowal] upon the [[children]] of our own [[creation]]; there remains only for me to lay down my life in the [[flesh]]. And now, O [[the Father|my Father]], [[glorify]] me with the glory which I had with you [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_21#21:1._ORIGIN_AND_NATURE_OF_CREATOR_SONS before this world was] and [[receive]] me once more at your right hand.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_17]

182:1.4 " I have [[manifested]] you to the men whom you [[chose]] from the world and gave to me. They are yours—as all life is in your hands—you gave them to me, and I have lived among them, [[teaching]] them the way of life, and they have [[believed]]. These men are [[learning]] that all I have comes from you, and that the life I live in the [[flesh]] is to make known [[the Father|my Father]] to [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_49 the worlds]. The [[truth]] which you have given to me I have [[revealed]] to them. These, my [[friends]] and [[ambassadors]], have [[sincerely]] willed to [[receive]] your [[word]]. I have told them that I came forth from you, that you sent me into this world, and that I am about to return to you. [[the Father|Father]], I do [[pray]] for these [[Chosen People|chosen men]]. And I [[pray]] for them not as I would [[pray]] for the world, but as for those whom I have [[chosen]] out of the world to [[represent]] me to the world after I have returned to your [[work]], even as I have [[represented]] you in this world during my [[sojourn]] in the [[flesh]]. These men are mine; you gave them to me; but [[all things]] which are mine are ever yours, and all that which was yours you have now [[caused]] to be mine. You have been exalted in me, and I now [[pray]] that I may be [[honored]] in these men. I can no longer be in this world; I am about to [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_33 return to the work] you have given me to do. I must leave these men behind to [[represent]] us and [[the Kingdom|our kingdom]] among men. [[the Father|Father]], keep these men [[faithful]] as I [[prepare]] to yield up my life in the [[flesh]]. Help these, my [[friends]], to be [[Union|one]] in [[spirit]], even as we are one. As long as I could be with them, I could watch over them and [[guide]] them, but now am I about to go away. Be near them, Father, until we can send [[Spirit of Truth|the new teacher]] to [[comfort]] and [[strengthen]] them.[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_17]

182:1.4 " I have [[manifested]] you to the men whom you [[chose]] from the world and gave to me. They are yours—as all life is in your hands—you gave them to me, and I have lived among them, [[teaching]] them the way of life, and they have [[believed]]. These men are [[learning]] that all I have comes from you, and that the life I live in the [[flesh]] is to make known [[the Father|my Father]] to [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_49 the worlds]. The [[truth]] which you have given to me I have [[revealed]] to them. These, my [[friends]] and [[ambassadors]], have [[sincerely]] willed to [[receive]] your [[word]]. I have told them that I came forth from you, that you sent me into this world, and that I am about to return to you. [[the Father|Father]], I do [[pray]] for these [[Chosen People|chosen men]]. And I [[pray]] for them not as I would [[pray]] for the world, but as for those whom I have [[chosen]] out of the world to [[represent]] me to the world after I have returned to your [[work]], even as I have [[represented]] you in this world during my [[sojourn]] in the [[flesh]]. These men are mine; you gave them to me; but [[all things]] which are mine are ever yours, and all that which was yours you have now [[caused]] to be mine. You have been exalted in me, and I now [[pray]] that I may be [[honored]] in these men. I can no longer be in this world; I am about to [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_33 return to the work] you have given me to do. I must leave these men behind to [[represent]] us and [[the Kingdom|our kingdom]] among men. [[the Father|Father]], keep these men [[faithful]] as I [[prepare]] to yield up my life in the [[flesh]]. Help these, my [[friends]], to be [[Union|one]] in [[spirit]], even as we are one. As long as I could be with them, I could watch over them and [[guide]] them, but now am I about to go away. Be near them, Father, until we can send [[Spirit of Truth|the new teacher]] to [[comfort]] and [[strengthen]] them.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_17]

182:1.5 " You gave me [[twelve]] men, and I have kept them all save one, the son of [[revenge]], who would not have further [[fellowship]] with us.[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_17] These men are [[weak]] and frail, but I know we can [[trust]] them; I have [[proved]] them; they [[love]] me, even as they [[reverence]] you. While they must [[suffer]] much for my sake, I [[desire]] that they should also be filled with the [[joy]] of the [[assurance]] of [[sonship]] in [[the heavenly kingdom]]. I have given these men your [[word]] and have taught them the [[truth]]. The world may [[hate]] them, even as it has hated me, but I do not ask that you take them out of the world, only that you keep them from the [[evil]] in the world. [[Sanctify]] them in the [[truth]]; your [[word]] is [[truth]]. And as you sent me into this world, even so am I about to send these men into the world. For their sakes I have lived among men and have [[consecrated]] my life to your [[service]] that I might [[inspire]] them to be [[purified]] through the [[truth]] I have taught them and the [[love]] I have [[revealed]] to them. I well know, [[the Father|my Father]], that there is no [[need]] for me to ask you to watch over these brethren after I have gone; I know you [[love]] them even as I, but I do this that they may the better [[realize]] [[the Father]] [[loves]] [[mortal]] men even as does [[Creator Son|the Son]].[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_17]

182:1.5 " You gave me [[twelve]] men, and I have kept them all save one, the son of [[revenge]], who would not have further [[fellowship]] with us.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_17] These men are [[weak]] and frail, but I know we can [[trust]] them; I have [[proved]] them; they [[love]] me, even as they [[reverence]] you. While they must [[suffer]] much for my sake, I [[desire]] that they should also be filled with the [[joy]] of the [[assurance]] of [[sonship]] in [[the heavenly kingdom]]. I have given these men your [[word]] and have taught them the [[truth]]. The world may [[hate]] them, even as it has hated me, but I do not ask that you take them out of the world, only that you keep them from the [[evil]] in the world. [[Sanctify]] them in the [[truth]]; your [[word]] is [[truth]]. And as you sent me into this world, even so am I about to send these men into the world. For their sakes I have lived among men and have [[consecrated]] my life to your [[service]] that I might [[inspire]] them to be [[purified]] through the [[truth]] I have taught them and the [[love]] I have [[revealed]] to them. I well know, [[the Father|my Father]], that there is no [[need]] for me to ask you to watch over these brethren after I have gone; I know you [[love]] them even as I, but I do this that they may the better [[realize]] [[the Father]] [[loves]] [[mortal]] men even as does [[Creator Son|the Son]].[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_17]

182:1.6 " And now, [[the Father|my Father]], I would [[pray]] not only for these [[eleven]] men but also for all others who now [[believe]], or who may hereafter believe the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]] through the [[word]] of their [[future]] [[ministry]]. I want them all to be [[one]], even as you and I are one. You are in me and I am in you, and I [[desire]] that these [[believers]] likewise be in us; that both of [[Thought Adjuster|our spirits]] [[Spirit of Truth|indwell them]]. If my [[children]] are [[one]] as we are one, and if they [[love]] one another as I have loved them, all men will then [[believe]] that I came forth from you and be willing to [[receive]] the [[revelation]] of [[truth]] and [[glory]] [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_32 which I have made]. The [[glory]] which you gave me I have [[revealed]] to these [[believers]]. As you have lived with me in [[spirit]], so have I lived with them in the [[flesh]]. As you have been [[one]] with me, so have I been one with them, and so will the new [[teacher]] ever be one with them and in them. And all this have I done that my brethren in the [[flesh]] may [[know]] that [[the Father]] loves them even as does [[Creator Son|the Son]], and that you [[love]] them even as you love me. Father, [[work]] with me to save these [[believers]] that they may presently come to be with me in [[glory]] and then go on to join you in the [[Paradise]] [[embrace]]. Those who serve with me in [[humiliation]], I would have with me in [[glory]] so that they may see all you have given into my hands as the [[eternal]] [[harvest]] of the [[seed]] sowing of [[time]] in the likeness of [[mortal]] [[flesh]]. I long to show my earthly brethren the [[glory]] I had with you before the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_57 founding of this world]. This world knows very little of you, [[righteous]] [[the Father|Father]], but I know you, and I have made you known to these [[believers]], and they will make known your [[name]] to other [[generations]]. And now I [[promise]] them that you will be with them in the world even as you have been with me—even so. "

182:1.6 " And now, [[the Father|my Father]], I would [[pray]] not only for these [[eleven]] men but also for all others who now [[believe]], or who may hereafter believe the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]] through the [[word]] of their [[future]] [[ministry]]. I want them all to be [[one]], even as you and I are one. You are in me and I am in you, and I [[desire]] that these [[believers]] likewise be in us; that both of [[Thought Adjuster|our spirits]] [[Spirit of Truth|indwell them]]. If my [[children]] are [[one]] as we are one, and if they [[love]] one another as I have loved them, all men will then [[believe]] that I came forth from you and be willing to [[receive]] the [[revelation]] of [[truth]] and [[glory]] [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_32 which I have made]. The [[glory]] which you gave me I have [[revealed]] to these [[believers]]. As you have lived with me in [[spirit]], so have I lived with them in the [[flesh]]. As you have been [[one]] with me, so have I been one with them, and so will the new [[teacher]] ever be one with them and in them. And all this have I done that my brethren in the [[flesh]] may [[know]] that [[the Father]] loves them even as does [[Creator Son|the Son]], and that you [[love]] them even as you love me. Father, [[work]] with me to save these [[believers]] that they may presently come to be with me in [[glory]] and then go on to join you in the [[Paradise]] [[embrace]]. Those who serve with me in [[humiliation]], I would have with me in [[glory]] so that they may see all you have given into my hands as the [[eternal]] [[harvest]] of the [[seed]] sowing of [[time]] in the likeness of [[mortal]] [[flesh]]. I long to show my earthly brethren the [[glory]] I had with you before the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_57 founding of this world]. This world knows very little of you, [[righteous]] [[the Father|Father]], but I know you, and I have made you known to these [[believers]], and they will make known your [[name]] to other [[generations]]. And now I [[promise]] them that you will be with them in the world even as you have been with me—even so. "

182:1.7 [[The eleven]] remained kneeling in this [[circle]] about [[Jesus]] for several minutes before they arose and in [[silence]] made their way back to the near-by camp.

182:1.7 [[The eleven]] remained kneeling in this [[circle]] about [[Jesus]] for several minutes before they arose and in [[silence]] made their way back to the near-by camp.

182:1.8 [[Jesus]] [[prayed]] for [[unity]] among his followers, but he did not [[desire]] [[uniformity]]. [[Sin]] creates a dead level of [[evil]] [[inertia]], but [[righteousness]] nourishes the [[creative]] [[spirit]] of [[individual]] [[experience]] in the living [[realities]] of [[eternal]] [[truth]] and in the [[progressive]] [[communion]] of the [[divine]] [[Thought Adjuster|spirits of the Father]] and [[Spirit of Truth|the Son]]. In the [[spiritual]] [[fellowship]] of the [[believer]]-son with the [[the Father|divine Father]] there can never be [[doctrinal]] finality and [[sectarian]] superiority of [[group consciousness]].

182:1.8 [[Jesus]] [[prayed]] for [[unity]] among his followers, but he did not [[desire]] [[uniformity]]. [[Sin]] creates a dead level of [[evil]] [[inertia]], but [[righteousness]] nourishes the [[creative]] [[spirit]] of [[individual]] [[experience]] in the living [[realities]] of [[eternal]] [[truth]] and in the [[progressive]] [[communion]] of the [[divine]] [[Thought Adjuster|spirits of the Father]] and [[Spirit of Truth|the Son]]. In the [[spiritual]] [[fellowship]] of the [[believer]]-son with the [[the Father|divine Father]] there can never be [[doctrinal]] finality and [[sectarian]] superiority of [[group consciousness]].

182:1.9 [[The Master]], during the [[course]] of this final [[prayer]] with his [[apostles]], alluded to the [[fact]] that he had [[manifested]] [[the Father]]'s [[name]] to the world. And that is truly what he did by the [[revelation]] of [[God]] through his [[perfected]] life in the [[flesh]]. [[The Father]] in [[heaven]] had sought to [[reveal]] himself to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses Moses], but he could [[proceed]] no further than to [[cause]] it to be said, " [[I AM]]. " And when pressed for further [[revelation]] of himself, it was only disclosed, " [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Exodus#Chapter_.3 I AM that I AM]. "But when [[Jesus]] had finished his [[earth]] life, this name of [[the Father]] had been so [[revealed]] that [[the Master]], who was [[the Father]] [[incarnate]], could truly say:

182:1.9 [[The Master]], during the [[course]] of this final [[prayer]] with his [[apostles]], alluded to the [[fact]] that he had [[manifested]] [[the Father]]'s [[name]] to the world. And that is truly what he did by the [[revelation]] of [[God]] through his [[perfected]] life in the [[flesh]]. [[The Father]] in [[heaven]] had sought to [[reveal]] himself to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses Moses], but he could [[proceed]] no further than to [[cause]] it to be said, " [[I AM]]. " And when pressed for further [[revelation]] of himself, it was only disclosed, " [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Exodus#Chapter_.3 I AM that I AM]. "But when [[Jesus]] had finished his [[earth]] life, this name of [[the Father]] had been so [[revealed]] that [[the Master]], who was [[the Father]] [[incarnate]], could truly say:

*182:1.10 I am the living [[water]].[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_143#143:5._THE_WOMAN_OF_SYCHAR][http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_162#162:6._DISCOURSE_ON_THE_WATER_OF_LIFE]

*182:1.10 I am the living [[water]].[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_143#143:5._THE_WOMAN_OF_SYCHAR][https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_162#162:6._DISCOURSE_ON_THE_WATER_OF_LIFE]

** I am the [[light]] of the world.[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_162#162:5._SERMON_ON_THE_LIGHT_OF_THE_WORLD]

** I am the [[light]] of the world.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_162#162:5._SERMON_ON_THE_LIGHT_OF_THE_WORLD]

** I am the [[desire]] of all ages.

** I am the [[desire]] of all ages.

** I am the open door to [[eternal]] [[salvation]].[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_166#166:3._THE_SERMON_AT_GERASA]

** I am the open door to [[eternal]] [[salvation]].[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_166#166:3._THE_SERMON_AT_GERASA]

** I am the [[reality]] of endless life.

** I am the [[reality]] of endless life.

** I am the [[good]] [[shepherd]].[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_165#165:2._SERMON_ON_THE_GOOD_SHEPHERD]

** I am the [[good]] [[shepherd]].[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_165#165:2._SERMON_ON_THE_GOOD_SHEPHERD]

** I am the pathway of [[infinite]] [[perfection]].

** I am the pathway of [[infinite]] [[perfection]].

** I am the [[resurrection]] and the life.[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_168#PAPER_168:_THE_RESURRECTION_OF_LAZARUS]

** I am the [[resurrection]] and the life.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_168#PAPER_168:_THE_RESURRECTION_OF_LAZARUS]

** I am the [[secret]] of eternal [[survival]].

** I am the [[secret]] of eternal [[survival]].

** I am the way, the [[truth]], and the life.[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_180#180:3._ENMITY_OF_THE_WORLD]

** I am the way, the [[truth]], and the life.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_180#180:3._ENMITY_OF_THE_WORLD]

** I am the [[Universal Father|infinite Father]] of my [[finite]] children.

** I am the [[Universal Father|infinite Father]] of my [[finite]] children.

** I am the true vine; you are the branches.[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_180#180:2._THE_VINE_AND_THE_BRANCHES]

** I am the true vine; you are the branches.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_180#180:2._THE_VINE_AND_THE_BRANCHES]

** I am the [[hope]] of all who know the living [[truth]].

** I am the [[hope]] of all who know the living [[truth]].

** I am the living bridge from one world to another.

** I am the living bridge from one world to another.

==182:2. LAST HOUR BEFORE THE BETRAYAL==

==182:2. LAST HOUR BEFORE THE BETRAYAL==

182:2.1 [[The apostles]] were greatly [[shocked]] when they returned to their camp and found [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] [[absent]]. While [[the eleven]] were [[engaged]] in a heated [[discussion]] of their [[traitorous]] fellow [[apostle]], [[David Zebedee]] and [[John Mark]] took [[Jesus]] to one side and [[revealed]] that they had kept [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] under [[observation]] for several days, and that they knew he [[intended]] to [[betray]] him into the hands of his [[enemies]]. [[Jesus]] [[listened]] to them but only said: " My [[friends]], nothing can happen to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] unless [[the Father]] in [[heaven]] so wills. Let not your [[hearts]] be troubled; [[all things]] will [[work]] [[together]] for the [[glory]] of [[God]] and the [[salvation]] of men. "

182:2.1 [[The apostles]] were greatly [[shocked]] when they returned to their camp and found [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] [[absent]]. While [[the eleven]] were [[engaged]] in a heated [[discussion]] of their [[traitorous]] fellow [[apostle]], [[David Zebedee]] and [[John Mark]] took [[Jesus]] to one side and [[revealed]] that they had kept [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] under [[observation]] for several days, and that they knew he [[intended]] to [[betray]] him into the hands of his [[enemies]]. [[Jesus]] [[listened]] to them but only said: " My [[friends]], nothing can happen to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] unless [[the Father]] in [[heaven]] so wills. Let not your [[hearts]] be troubled; [[all things]] will [[work]] [[together]] for the [[glory]] of [[God]] and the [[salvation]] of men. "

182:2.2 The [[cheerful]] [[attitude]] of [[Jesus]] was [[waning]]. As the hour passed, he grew more and more serious, even [[sorrowful]]. [[The apostles]], being much [[agitated]], were loath to return to their tents even when requested to do so by [[the Master]] himself. Returning from his talk with [[David Zebedee|David]] and [[John Mark|John]], he addressed his last [[words]] to all [[the eleven|eleven]], saying: " My [[friends]], go to your [[rest]]. [[Prepare]] yourselves for the [[work]] of tomorrow. Remember, we should all submit ourselves to the will of [[the Father]] in [[heaven]]. My [[peace]] I leave with you. " And having thus spoken, he motioned them to their tents, but as they went, he called to [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], [[James, the Apostle|James]], and [[John, the Apostle|John]], saying, " I [[desire]] that you remain with me for a little while. "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_mark#Chapter_14]

182:2.2 The [[cheerful]] [[attitude]] of [[Jesus]] was [[waning]]. As the hour passed, he grew more and more serious, even [[sorrowful]]. [[The apostles]], being much [[agitated]], were loath to return to their tents even when requested to do so by [[the Master]] himself. Returning from his talk with [[David Zebedee|David]] and [[John Mark|John]], he addressed his last [[words]] to all [[the eleven|eleven]], saying: " My [[friends]], go to your [[rest]]. [[Prepare]] yourselves for the [[work]] of tomorrow. Remember, we should all submit ourselves to the will of [[the Father]] in [[heaven]]. My [[peace]] I leave with you. " And having thus spoken, he motioned them to their tents, but as they went, he called to [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], [[James, the Apostle|James]], and [[John, the Apostle|John]], saying, " I [[desire]] that you remain with me for a little while. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_mark#Chapter_14]

182:2.3 [[The apostles]] fell [[asleep]] only because they were [[literally]] [[exhausted]]; they had been running short on [[sleep]] ever since their arrival in [[Jerusalem]]. Before they went to their separate sleeping quarters, [[Simon Zelotes]] led them all over to his tent, where were stored the [[sword]]s and other arms, and supplied each of them with this fighting equipment. All of them [[received]] these [[arms]] and girded themselves therewith except [[Nathaniel]]. [[Nathaniel]], in refusing to arm himself, said: " My brethren, [[the Master]] has [[repeatedly]] told us that [[the Kingdom|his kingdom]] is not of this world, and that his [[disciples]] should not fight with the [[sword]] to bring about its [[establishment]]. I [[believe]] this; I do not [[think]] [[the Master]] needs to have us employ the [[sword]] in his defense. We have all seen his mighty [[power]] and know that he could [[defend]] himself against his [[enemies]] if he so [[desired]]. If he will not [[resist]] his [[enemies]], it must be that such a [[course]] [[represents]] his attempt to fulfill [[the Father|his Father]]'s will. I will [[pray]], but I will not wield the [[sword]]. " When [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] heard [[Nathaniel]]'s [[speech]], he handed his [[sword]] back to [[Simon Zelotes]]. And so nine of them were armed as they separated for the night.

182:2.3 [[The apostles]] fell [[asleep]] only because they were [[literally]] [[exhausted]]; they had been running short on [[sleep]] ever since their arrival in [[Jerusalem]]. Before they went to their separate sleeping quarters, [[Simon Zelotes]] led them all over to his tent, where were stored the [[sword]]s and other arms, and supplied each of them with this fighting equipment. All of them [[received]] these [[arms]] and girded themselves therewith except [[Nathaniel]]. [[Nathaniel]], in refusing to arm himself, said: " My brethren, [[the Master]] has [[repeatedly]] told us that [[the Kingdom|his kingdom]] is not of this world, and that his [[disciples]] should not fight with the [[sword]] to bring about its [[establishment]]. I [[believe]] this; I do not [[think]] [[the Master]] needs to have us employ the [[sword]] in his defense. We have all seen his mighty [[power]] and know that he could [[defend]] himself against his [[enemies]] if he so [[desired]]. If he will not [[resist]] his [[enemies]], it must be that such a [[course]] [[represents]] his attempt to fulfill [[the Father|his Father]]'s will. I will [[pray]], but I will not wield the [[sword]]. " When [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] heard [[Nathaniel]]'s [[speech]], he handed his [[sword]] back to [[Simon Zelotes]]. And so nine of them were armed as they separated for the night.

182:2.4 Resentment of [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]]'s being a [[traitor]] for the [[moment]] [[eclipsed]] everything else in [[the apostles]]' [[minds]]. [[The Master]]'s comment in [[reference]] to [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]], [[spoken]] in the [[course]] of the last [[prayer]], opened their eyes to the [[fact]] that he had [[forsaken]] them.

182:2.4 Resentment of [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]]'s being a [[traitor]] for the [[moment]] [[eclipsed]] everything else in [[the apostles]]' [[minds]]. [[The Master]]'s comment in [[reference]] to [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]], [[spoken]] in the [[course]] of the last [[prayer]], opened their eyes to the [[fact]] that he had [[forsaken]] them.

182:2.5 After the eight [[apostles]] had finally gone to their tents, and while [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], [[James, the Apostle|James]], and [[John, the Apostle|John]] were standing by to [[receive]] [[the Master]]'s orders, [[Jesus]] called to [[David Zebedee]], " Send to me your most fleet and [[trustworthy]] [[messenger]]. " When [[David Zebedee|David]] brought to [[the Master]] one Jacob, once a runner on the overnight [[messenger]] [[service]] between [[Jerusalem]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethsaida Bethsaida], [[Jesus]], addressing him, said: " In all haste, go to [[Abner]] at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amman Philadelphia] and say: `[[The Master]] sends [[greetings]] of [[peace]] to you and says that the hour has come when he will be delivered into the hands of his [[enemies]], who will put him to [[death]], but that he will [[Resurrection|rise from the dead]] and appear to you shortly, before he goes to [[the Father]], and that he will then give you [[guidance]] to the time when [[Spirit of Truth|the new teacher]] shall come to live in your [[hearts]].' " And when Jacob had [[rehearsed]] this [[message]] to [[the Master]]'s [[satisfaction]], [[Jesus]] sent him on his way, saying: " [[Fear]] not what any man may do to you, Jacob, for this night an [[unseen]] [[messenger]] will run by your side. "

182:2.5 After the eight [[apostles]] had finally gone to their tents, and while [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], [[James, the Apostle|James]], and [[John, the Apostle|John]] were standing by to [[receive]] [[the Master]]'s orders, [[Jesus]] called to [[David Zebedee]], " Send to me your most fleet and [[trustworthy]] [[messenger]]. " When [[David Zebedee|David]] brought to [[the Master]] one Jacob, once a runner on the overnight [[messenger]] [[service]] between [[Jerusalem]] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethsaida Bethsaida], [[Jesus]], addressing him, said: " In all haste, go to [[Abner]] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amman Philadelphia] and say: `[[The Master]] sends [[greetings]] of [[peace]] to you and says that the hour has come when he will be delivered into the hands of his [[enemies]], who will put him to [[death]], but that he will [[Resurrection|rise from the dead]] and appear to you shortly, before he goes to [[the Father]], and that he will then give you [[guidance]] to the time when [[Spirit of Truth|the new teacher]] shall come to live in your [[hearts]].' " And when Jacob had [[rehearsed]] this [[message]] to [[the Master]]'s [[satisfaction]], [[Jesus]] sent him on his way, saying: " [[Fear]] not what any man may do to you, Jacob, for this night an [[unseen]] [[messenger]] will run by your side. "

182:2.6 Then [[Jesus]] turned to the [[chief]] of the [[visiting]] [[Greeks]] who were encamped with them, and said: " My brother, be not [[Turbulence|disturbed]] by what is about to take place since I have already [[forewarned]] you. The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] will be put to [[death]] at the instigation of his [[enemies]], the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kohen_Gadol chief priests] and the rulers of the [[Jews]], but I will [[Resurrection|rise]] to be with you a short time before I go to [[the Father]]. And when you have seen all this come to pass, [[glorify]] [[God]] and [[strengthen]] your brethren. "

182:2.6 Then [[Jesus]] turned to the [[chief]] of the [[visiting]] [[Greeks]] who were encamped with them, and said: " My brother, be not [[Turbulence|disturbed]] by what is about to take place since I have already [[forewarned]] you. The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] will be put to [[death]] at the instigation of his [[enemies]], the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kohen_Gadol chief priests] and the rulers of the [[Jews]], but I will [[Resurrection|rise]] to be with you a short time before I go to [[the Father]]. And when you have seen all this come to pass, [[glorify]] [[God]] and [[strengthen]] your brethren. "

182:2.7 In [[ordinary]] circumstances [[the apostles]] would have bidden [[the Master]] a [[personal]] good night, but this evening they were so preoccupied with the sudden [[realization]] of [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]]'s [[desertion]] and so overcome by the [[unusual]] [[nature]] of [[the Master]]'s [[farewell]] [[prayer]] that they [[listened]] to his [[good-bye]] [[salutation]] and went away in [[silence]].

182:2.7 In [[ordinary]] circumstances [[the apostles]] would have bidden [[the Master]] a [[personal]] good night, but this evening they were so preoccupied with the sudden [[realization]] of [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]]'s [[desertion]] and so overcome by the [[unusual]] [[nature]] of [[the Master]]'s [[farewell]] [[prayer]] that they [[listened]] to his [[good-bye]] [[salutation]] and went away in [[silence]].

182:2.8 [[Jesus]] did say this to [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] as he left his side that night: " [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]], do what you can to keep your brethren [[together]] until I [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_191 come again to you] after I have [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_187 drunk this cup]. [[Strengthen]] your brethren, seeing that I have already told you all. [[Peace]] be with you. "

182:2.8 [[Jesus]] did say this to [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] as he left his side that night: " [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]], do what you can to keep your brethren [[together]] until I [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_191 come again to you] after I have [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_187 drunk this cup]. [[Strengthen]] your brethren, seeing that I have already told you all. [[Peace]] be with you. "

182:2.9 None of [[the apostles]] [[expected]] anything out of the [[ordinary]] to happen that night since it was already so late. They sought [[sleep]] that they might rise up early in the [[morning]] and be [[prepared]] for the worst. They [[thought]] that the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kohen_Gadol chief priests] would seek to [[Arrest|apprehend]] their Master early in the [[morning]] as no [[secular]] [[work]] was ever done after noon on the [[preparation]] day for the [[Passover]]. Only [[David Zebedee]] and [[John Mark]] [[understood]] that the [[enemies]] of [[Jesus]] were coming with [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] that very night.

182:2.9 None of [[the apostles]] [[expected]] anything out of the [[ordinary]] to happen that night since it was already so late. They sought [[sleep]] that they might rise up early in the [[morning]] and be [[prepared]] for the worst. They [[thought]] that the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kohen_Gadol chief priests] would seek to [[Arrest|apprehend]] their Master early in the [[morning]] as no [[secular]] [[work]] was ever done after noon on the [[preparation]] day for the [[Passover]]. Only [[David Zebedee]] and [[John Mark]] [[understood]] that the [[enemies]] of [[Jesus]] were coming with [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] that very night.

182:2.10 [[David Zebedee|David]] had arranged to stand guard that night on the upper trail which led to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany]-[[Jerusalem]] road, while [[John Mark]] was to watch along the road coming up by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidron Kidron] to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gethsemane Gethsemane]. Before [[David Zebedee|David]] went to his [[self]]-imposed task of outpost [[duty]], he bade [[farewell]] to [[Jesus]], saying: " Master, I have had great [[joy]] in my [[service]] with you. My [[brothers]] are your [[apostles]], but I have delighted to do the lesser [[things]] as they should be done, and I shall miss you with all my [[heart]] when you are gone. " And then said [[Jesus]] to [[David Zebedee|David]]: " David, my son, others have done that which they were directed to do, but this [[service]] have you done of your own [[heart]], and I have not been unmindful of your [[devotion]]. You, too, shall some day serve with me in [[the Kingdom|the eternal kingdom]]. "

182:2.10 [[David Zebedee|David]] had arranged to stand guard that night on the upper trail which led to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany]-[[Jerusalem]] road, while [[John Mark]] was to watch along the road coming up by the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidron Kidron] to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gethsemane Gethsemane]. Before [[David Zebedee|David]] went to his [[self]]-imposed task of outpost [[duty]], he bade [[farewell]] to [[Jesus]], saying: " Master, I have had great [[joy]] in my [[service]] with you. My [[brothers]] are your [[apostles]], but I have delighted to do the lesser [[things]] as they should be done, and I shall miss you with all my [[heart]] when you are gone. " And then said [[Jesus]] to [[David Zebedee|David]]: " David, my son, others have done that which they were directed to do, but this [[service]] have you done of your own [[heart]], and I have not been unmindful of your [[devotion]]. You, too, shall some day serve with me in [[the Kingdom|the eternal kingdom]]. "

182:2.11 And then, as he [[prepared]] to go on watch by the upper trail, [[David Zebedee|David]] said to [[Jesus]]: " You know, Master, I sent for your [[family]], and I have [[word]] by a [[messenger]] that they are tonight in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jericho Jericho]. They will be here early tomorrow forenoon since it would be [[dangerous]] for them to come up the bloody way by night. " And [[Jesus]], looking down upon [[David Zebedee|David]], only said: " Let it be so, David. "

182:2.11 And then, as he [[prepared]] to go on watch by the upper trail, [[David Zebedee|David]] said to [[Jesus]]: " You know, Master, I sent for your [[family]], and I have [[word]] by a [[messenger]] that they are tonight in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jericho Jericho]. They will be here early tomorrow forenoon since it would be [[dangerous]] for them to come up the bloody way by night. " And [[Jesus]], looking down upon [[David Zebedee|David]], only said: " Let it be so, David. "

182:2.12 When [[David Zebedee|David]] had gone up [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_of_Olives Olivet], [[John Mark]] took up his [[vigil]] near the road which ran by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidron_Valley brook] down to [[Jerusalem]]. And [[John Mark|John]] would have remained at this post but for his great [[desire]] to be near [[Jesus]] and to know what was going on. Shortly after [[David Zebedee|David]] left him, and when [[John Mark]] [[observed]] [[Jesus]] withdraw, with [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], [[James, the Apostle|James]], and [[John, the Apostle|John]], into a near-by ravine, he was so overcome with combined [[devotion]] and [[curiosity]] that he forsook his sentinel post and followed after them, hiding himself in the bushes, from which place he saw and overheard all that transpired during those last [[moments]] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gethsemane the garden] and just before [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] and the armed guards appeared to [[arrest]] [[Jesus]].

182:2.12 When [[David Zebedee|David]] had gone up [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_of_Olives Olivet], [[John Mark]] took up his [[vigil]] near the road which ran by the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidron_Valley brook] down to [[Jerusalem]]. And [[John Mark|John]] would have remained at this post but for his great [[desire]] to be near [[Jesus]] and to know what was going on. Shortly after [[David Zebedee|David]] left him, and when [[John Mark]] [[observed]] [[Jesus]] withdraw, with [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], [[James, the Apostle|James]], and [[John, the Apostle|John]], into a near-by ravine, he was so overcome with combined [[devotion]] and [[curiosity]] that he forsook his sentinel post and followed after them, hiding himself in the bushes, from which place he saw and overheard all that transpired during those last [[moments]] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gethsemane the garden] and just before [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] and the armed guards appeared to [[arrest]] [[Jesus]].

182:2.13 While all this was in [[progress]] at [[the Master]]'s camp, [[Judas Iscariot]] was in [[conference]] with the captain of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_temple the temple] guards, who had assembled his men [[preparatory]] to setting out, under the [[leadership]] of the [[betrayer]], to [[arrest]] [[Jesus]].

182:2.13 While all this was in [[progress]] at [[the Master]]'s camp, [[Judas Iscariot]] was in [[conference]] with the captain of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_temple the temple] guards, who had assembled his men [[preparatory]] to setting out, under the [[leadership]] of the [[betrayer]], to [[arrest]] [[Jesus]].

==182:3. ALONE IN GETHSEMANE==

==182:3. ALONE IN GETHSEMANE==

182:3.1 After all was still and quiet about the camp, Jesus, taking Peter, James, and John, went a short way up a near-by ravine where he had often before gone to pray and commune. The three apostles could not help recognizing that he was grievously oppressed; never before had they observed their Master to be so heavy-laden and sorrowful. When they arrived at the place of his devotions, he bade the three sit down and watch with him while he went off about a stone's throw to pray. And when he had fallen down on his face, he prayed: " My Father, I came into this world to do your will, and so have I. I know that the hour has come to lay down this life in the flesh, and I do not shrink therefrom, but I would know that it is your will that I drink this cup. Send me the assurance that I will please you in my death even as I have in my life. "

182:3.1 After all was still and ''quiet'' about the camp, [[Jesus]], taking [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], [[James, the Apostle|James]], and [[John, the Apostle|John]], went a short way up a near-by ravine where he had often before gone to [[pray]] and [[commune]]. The [[three]] [[apostles]] could not help recognizing that he was [[grievously]] [[oppressed]]; never before had they [[observed]] their Master to be so heavy-laden and [[sorrowful]]. When they arrived at the place of his [[devotions]], he bade the three sit down and watch with him while he went off about a stone's throw to [[pray]].[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_22] And when he had fallen down on his [[face]], he prayed: " [[the Father|My Father]], I came into this world to do your will, and so have I. I know that the hour has come to lay down this life in the [[flesh]], and I do not shrink therefrom, but I would know that it is your will that I drink this cup. Send me the [[assurance]] that I will [[please]] you in my [[death]] even as I have in my life. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_mark#Chapter_14]

182:3.2 The Master remained in a prayerful attitude for a few moments, and then, going over to the three apostles, he found them sound asleep, for their eyes were heavy and they could not remain awake. As Jesus awoke them, he said: " What! can you not watch with me even for one hour? Cannot you see that my soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death, and that I crave your companionship? " After the three had aroused from their slumber, the Master again went apart by himself and, falling down on the ground, again prayed: " Father, I know it is possible to avoid this cup—all things are possible with you—but I have come to do your will, and while this is a bitter cup, I would drink it if it is your will. " And when he had thus prayed, a mighty angel came down by his side and, speaking to him, touched him and strengthened him.

182:3.2 [[The Master]] remained in a [[prayerful]] [[attitude]] for a few moments, and then, going over to the three [[apostles]], he found them sound [[asleep]], for their eyes were heavy and they could not remain [[awake]]. As [[Jesus]] [[awoke]] them, he said: " What! can you not watch with me even for one hour? Cannot you see that my [[soul]] is exceedingly [[sorrowful]], even to [[death]], and that I crave your [[companionship]]? " After the three had aroused from their [[slumber]], [[the Master]] again went apart by himself and, falling down on the ground, again prayed: " Father, I know it is possible to avoid this cup—all things are possible with you—but I have come to do your will, and while this is a bitter cup, I would drink it if it is your will. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_26] And when he had thus [[prayed]], a mighty [[angel]] came down by his side and, speaking to him, [[touched]] him and [[strengthened]] him.

182:3.3 When Jesus returned to speak with the three apostles, he again found them fast asleep. He awakened them, saying: " In such an hour I need that you should watch and pray with me—all the more do you need to pray that you enter not into temptation—wherefore do you fall asleep when I leave you? "

182:3.3 When [[Jesus]] returned to [[speak]] with the three [[apostles]], he again found them fast [[asleep]]. He [[awakened]] them, saying: " In such an hour I need that you should watch and pray with me—all the more do you need to [[pray]] that you enter not into [[temptation]]—wherefore do you fall [[asleep]] when I leave you? "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_26]

182:3.4 And then, for a third time, the Master withdrew and prayed: " Father, you see my sleeping apostles; have mercy upon them. The spirit is indeed willing, but the flesh is weak. And now, O Father, if this cup may not pass, then would I drink it. Not my will, but yours, be done. " And when he had finished praying, he lay for a moment prostrate on the ground. When he arose and went back to his apostles, once more he found them asleep. He surveyed them and, with a pitying gesture, tenderly said: " Sleep on now and take your rest; the time of decision is past. The hour is now upon us wherein the Son of Man will be betrayed into the hands of his enemies. " As he reached down to shake them that he might awaken them, he said: " Arise, let us be going back to the camp, for, behold, he who betrays me is at hand, and the hour has come when my flock shall be scattered. But I have already told you about these things. "

182:3.4 And then, for a third time, [[the Master]] withdrew and [[prayed]]: " [[Father]], you see my [[sleeping]] [[apostles]]; have [[mercy]] upon them. The [[spirit]] is indeed willing, but the [[flesh]] is [[weak]]. And now, O [[Father]], if this cup may not pass, then would I drink it. Not my will, but yours, be done. " And when he had finished [[praying]], he lay for a [[moment]] [[prostrate]] on the ground. When he arose and went back to his [[apostles]], once more he found them [[asleep]]. He [[surveyed]] them and, with a [[pitying]] [[gesture]], tenderly said: " [[Sleep]] on now and take your [[rest]]; the [[Moment|time]] of [[decision]] is [[past]]. The hour is now upon us wherein the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] will be [[betrayed]] into the hands of his [[enemies]]. " As he reached down to shake them that he might [[awaken]] them, he said: " Arise, let us be going back to the camp, for, behold, he who [[betrays]] me is at hand, and the hour has come when my flock shall be scattered. But I have already told you about these things. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_26]

182:3.5 During the years that Jesus lived among his followers, they did, indeed, have much proof of his divine nature, but just now are they about to witness new evidences of his humanity. Just before the greatest of all the revelations of his divinity, his resurrection, must now come the greatest proofs of his mortal nature, his humiliation and crucifixion.

182:3.5 During the years that [[Jesus]] lived among his followers, they did, indeed, have much [[proof]] of his [[divine]] [[nature]], but just now are they about to [[witness]] new [[evidences]] of his [[humanity]]. Just before the greatest of all the [[revelations]] of his [[divinity]], his [[resurrection]], must now come the greatest [[proofs]] of his [[mortal]] [[nature]], his [[humiliation]] and [[crucifixion]].

182:3.6 Each time he prayed in the garden, his humanity laid a firmer faith-hold upon his divinity; his human will more completely became one with the divine will of his Father. Among other words spoken to him by the mighty angel was the message that the Father desired his Son to finish his earth bestowal by passing through the creature experience of death just as all mortal creatures must experience material dissolution in passing from the existence of time into the progression of eternity.

182:3.6 Each time he prayed in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gethsemane the garden], his [[humanity]] laid a firmer [[faith]]-hold upon his [[divinity]]; his [[human]] will more completely became one with the [[divine]] will of [[the Father|his Father]]. Among other [[words]] [[spoken]] to him by the mighty [[angel]] was the [[message]] that [[the Father]] [[desired]] [[Creator Son|his Son]] to finish his [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_119#119:7._THE_SEVENTH_AND_FINAL_BESTOWAL earth bestowal] by passing through the [[creature]] [[experience]] of [[death]] just as all [[mortal]] [[creatures]] must [[experience]] [[material]] dissolution in passing from the [[existence]] of [[time]] into the [[progression]] of [[eternity]].

182:3.7 Earlier in the evening it had not seemed so difficult to drink the cup, but as the human Jesus bade farewell to his apostles and sent them to their rest, the trial grew more appalling. Jesus experienced that natural ebb and flow of feeling which is common to all human experience, and just now he was weary from work, exhausted from the long hours of strenuous labor and painful anxiety concerning the safety of his apostles. While no mortal can presume to understand the thoughts and feelings of the incarnate Son of God at such a time as this, we know that he endured great anguish and suffered untold sorrow, for the perspiration rolled off his face in great drops. He was at last convinced that the Father intended to allow natural events to take their course; he was fully determined to employ none of his sovereign power as the supreme head of a universe to save himself.

182:3.7 Earlier in the evening it had not seemed so [[difficult]] to drink the cup, but as the [[human]] [[Jesus]] bade [[farewell]] to his [[apostles]] and sent them to their [[rest]], the [[trial]] grew more appalling. [[Jesus]] experienced that [[natural]] ebb and [[flow]] of [[feeling]] which is common to all [[human]] [[experience]], and just now he was weary from [[work]], [[exhausted]] from the long hours of strenuous labor and [[painful]] [[anxiety]] concerning the [[safety]] of his [[apostles]]. While no [[mortal]] can [[presume]] to [[understand]] the [[thoughts]] and [[feelings]] of the [[incarnate]] [[Son of God]] at such a [[time]] as this, we know that he [[endured]] great anguish and [[suffered]] untold [[sorrow]], for the [[perspiration]] rolled off his [[face]] in great drops. He was at last convinced that [[the Father]] [[intended]] to [[allow]] [[natural]] [[events]] to take their [[course]]; he was fully [[determined]] to employ none of his [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_21#21:3._LOCAL_UNIVERSE_SOVEREIGNTY sovereign power] as the [[supreme]] head of a [[universe]] to save himself.

182:3.8 The assembled hosts of a vast creation are now hovered over this scene under the transient joint command of Gabriel and the Personalized Adjuster of Jesus. The division commanders of these armies of heaven have repeatedly been warned not to interfere with these transactions on earth unless Jesus himself should order them to intervene.

182:3.8 The [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_39 assembled hosts] of a [[Nebadon|vast creation]] are now hovered over this scene under the transient joint command of [[Gabriel]] and the [[Personalized Adjuster]] of [[Jesus]]. The division commanders of these armies of heaven have repeatedly been [[warned]] not to [[interfere]] with these [[transactions]] on [[earth]] unless [[Jesus]] himself should order them to [[intervene]].

182:3.9 The experience of parting with the apostles was a great strain on the human heart of Jesus; this sorrow of love bore down on him and made it more difficult to face such a death as he well knew awaited him. He realized how weak and how ignorant his apostles were, and he dreaded to leave them. He well knew that the time of his departure had come, but his human heart longed to find out whether there might not possibly be some legitimate avenue of escape from this terrible plight of suffering and sorrow. And when it had thus sought escape, and failed, it was willing to drink the cup. The divine mind of Michael knew he had done his best for the twelve apostles; but the human heart of Jesus wished that more might have been done for them before they should be left alone in the world. Jesus' heart was being crushed; he truly loved his brethren. He was isolated from his family in the flesh; one of his chosen associates was betraying him. His father Joseph's people had rejected him and thereby sealed their doom as a people with a special mission on earth. His soul was tortured by baffled love and rejected mercy. It was just one of those awful human moments when everything seems to bear down with crushing cruelty and terrible agony.

182:3.9 The [[experience]] of parting with [[the apostles]] was a great strain on the [[human]] [[heart]] of [[Jesus]]; this [[sorrow]] of [[love]] bore down on him and made it more [[difficult]] to [[face]] such a [[death]] as he well knew awaited him. He [[realized]] how [[weak]] and how [[ignorant]] his [[apostles]] were, and he dreaded to leave them. He well knew that the time of his departure had come, but his [[human]] [[heart]] longed to find out whether there might not possibly be some [[legitimate]] avenue of [[escape]] from this terrible plight of [[suffering]] and [[sorrow]]. And when it had thus sought [[escape]], and [[failed]], it was willing to drink the cup. The [[divine]] [[mind]] of [[Michael]] knew he had done his best for the [[twelve apostles]]; but the [[human]] [[heart]] of [[Jesus]] [[wished]] that more might have been done for them before they should be left [[alone]] in the world. [[Jesus]]' [[heart]] was being crushed; he truly [[loved]] his brethren. He was [[isolated]] from his [[family]] in the [[flesh]]; one of [[the Apostles|his chosen]] [[associates]] was [[betraying]] him. His father [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Joseph Joseph]'s people had [[rejected]] him and thereby sealed their [[doom]] as a [[Chosen People|people]] with a special [[mission]] on [[earth]]. His [[soul]] was [[tortured]] by baffled [[love]] and [[rejected]] [[mercy]]. It was just one of those awful [[human]] [[moments]] when [[everything]] seems to bear down with crushing [[cruelty]] and terrible [[agony]].

182:3.10 Jesus' humanity was not insensible to this situation of private loneliness, public shame, and the appearance of the failure of his cause. All these sentiments bore down on him with indescribable heaviness. In this great sorrow his mind went back to the days of his childhood in Nazareth and to his early work in Galilee. At the time of this great trial there came up in his mind many of those pleasant scenes of his earthly ministry. And it was from these old memories of Nazareth, Capernaum, Mount Hermon, and of the sunrise and sunset on the shimmering Sea of Galilee, that he soothed himself as he made his human heart strong and ready to encounter the traitor who should so soon betray him.

182:3.10 [[Jesus]]' [[humanity]] was not insensible to this situation of [[private]] [[loneliness]], [[public]] [[shame]], and the [[appearance]] of the [[failure]] of his cause. All these sentiments bore down on him with indescribable heaviness. In this great [[sorrow]] his [[mind]] went back to the days of his [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_123 childhood in Nazareth] and to his [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_126 early work] in [[Galilee]]. At the time of this great [[trial]] there came up in his [[mind]] many of those pleasant scenes of his [[earthly]] [[ministry]]. And it was from these old [[memories]] of [[Nazareth]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum], [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_134#134:8._THE_SOJOURN_ON_MOUNT_HERMON Mount Hermon], and of the [[sunrise]] and [[sunset]] on the shimmering [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_of_Galilee Sea of Galilee], that he soothed himself as he made his [[human]] [[heart]] [[strong]] and ready to encounter the [[traitor]] who should so soon [[betray]] him.

182:3.11 Before Judas and the soldiers arrived, the Master had fully regained his customary poise; the spirit had triumphed over the flesh; faith had asserted itself over all human tendencies to fear or entertain doubt. The supreme test of the full realization of the human nature had been met and acceptably passed. Once more the Son of Man was prepared to face his enemies with equanimity and in the full assurance of his invincibility as a mortal man unreservedly dedicated to the doing of his Father's will.

182:3.11 Before [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] and the [[soldiers]] arrived, [[the Master]] had fully regained his customary [[poise]]; the [[spirit]] had [[triumphed]] over the [[flesh]]; [[faith]] had [[asserted]] itself over all [[human]] [[tendencies]] to [[fear]] or entertain [[doubt]]. The [[supreme]] test of the full [[realization]] of the [[human]] [[nature]] had been met and [[acceptably]] passed. Once more the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] was [[prepared]] to face his [[enemies]] with [[equanimity]] and in the full [[assurance]] of his invincibility as a [[mortal]] man unreservedly [[dedicated]] to the doing of [[the Father|his Father]]'s will.

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