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137:7.1 For four long months—March, April, May, and June—this [[tarrying]] time continued; [[Jesus]] held over one hundred long and [[earnest]], though cheerful and [[joyous]], sessions with these [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139 six associates] and his own [[brother]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_the_Just James]. Owing to sickness in his [[family]], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jude_the_Apostle Jude] seldom was able to attend these classes. James, [[Jesus]]' [[brother]], did not lose [[faith]] in him, but during these months of delay and inaction [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_(mother_of_Jesus) Mary] nearly despaired of her son. Her [[faith]], raised to such heights at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cana Cana], now sank to new low levels. She could only fall back on her so oft-repeated exclamation: " I cannot [[understand]] him. I cannot figure out what it all means. " But [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_the_Just James]'s [[wife]] did much to bolster [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_(mother_of_Jesus) Mary]'s [[courage]].

137:7.1 For four long months—March, April, May, and June—this [[tarrying]] time continued; [[Jesus]] held over one hundred long and [[earnest]], though cheerful and [[joyous]], sessions with these [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139 six associates] and his own [[brother]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_the_Just James]. Owing to sickness in his [[family]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jude_the_Apostle Jude] seldom was able to attend these classes. James, [[Jesus]]' [[brother]], did not lose [[faith]] in him, but during these months of delay and inaction [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_(mother_of_Jesus) Mary] nearly despaired of her son. Her [[faith]], raised to such heights at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cana Cana], now sank to new low levels. She could only fall back on her so oft-repeated exclamation: " I cannot [[understand]] him. I cannot figure out what it all means. " But [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_the_Just James]'s [[wife]] did much to bolster [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_(mother_of_Jesus) Mary]'s [[courage]].

137:7.2 Throughout these four months these [[seven]] believers, one his own [[brother]] in the [[flesh]], were getting acquainted with [[Jesus]]; they were getting used to the [[idea]] of living with this [[God]]-[[man]]. Though they called him [[Rabbi]], they were learning not to be afraid of him. [[Jesus]] possessed that matchless [[grace]] of [[personality]] which enabled him so to live among them that they were not dismayed by his [[divinity]]. They found it really easy to be " friends with God, "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_15] [[God]] [[incarnate]] in the likeness of [[mortal]] flesh. This time of [[waiting]] severely tested the entire [[group]] of believers. Nothing, absolutely nothing, [[miraculous]] happened. Day by day they went about their ordinary [[work]], while night after night they sat at [[Jesus]]' feet. And they were held [[together]] by his matchless [[personality]] and by the [[gracious]] [[words]] which he spoke to them evening upon evening.

137:7.2 Throughout these four months these [[seven]] believers, one his own [[brother]] in the [[flesh]], were getting acquainted with [[Jesus]]; they were getting used to the [[idea]] of living with this [[God]]-[[man]]. Though they called him [[Rabbi]], they were learning not to be afraid of him. [[Jesus]] possessed that matchless [[grace]] of [[personality]] which enabled him so to live among them that they were not dismayed by his [[divinity]]. They found it really easy to be " friends with God, "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_15] [[God]] [[incarnate]] in the likeness of [[mortal]] flesh. This time of [[waiting]] severely tested the entire [[group]] of believers. Nothing, absolutely nothing, [[miraculous]] happened. Day by day they went about their ordinary [[work]], while night after night they sat at [[Jesus]]' feet. And they were held [[together]] by his matchless [[personality]] and by the [[gracious]] [[words]] which he spoke to them evening upon evening.

137:7.3 This period of [[waiting]] and [[teaching]] was especially hard on [[Peter, the Apostle|Simon Peter]]. He repeatedly sought to [[persuade]] [[Jesus]] to launch forth with the preaching of [[the kingdom]] in [[Galilee]] while [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_135 John] continued to preach in [[Judea]]. But [[Jesus]]' reply to [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] ever was: " Be patient, Simon. Make [[progress]]. We shall be none too ready when [[the Father]] calls. " And [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:1._ANDREW.2C_THE_FIRST_CHOSEN Andrew] would calm Peter now and then with his more seasoned and [[philosophic]] [[counsel]]. Andrew was tremendously impressed with the [[human]] naturalness of [[Jesus]]. He never grew weary of [[contemplating]] how one who could live so near [[God]] could be so [[friend]]ly and [[considerate]] of men.

137:7.3 This period of [[waiting]] and [[teaching]] was especially hard on [[Peter, the Apostle|Simon Peter]]. He repeatedly sought to [[persuade]] [[Jesus]] to launch forth with the preaching of [[the kingdom]] in [[Galilee]] while [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_135 John] continued to preach in [[Judea]]. But [[Jesus]]' reply to [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] ever was: " Be patient, Simon. Make [[progress]]. We shall be none too ready when [[the Father]] calls. " And [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:1._ANDREW.2C_THE_FIRST_CHOSEN Andrew] would calm Peter now and then with his more seasoned and [[philosophic]] [[counsel]]. Andrew was tremendously impressed with the [[human]] naturalness of [[Jesus]]. He never grew weary of [[contemplating]] how one who could live so near [[God]] could be so [[friend]]ly and [[considerate]] of men.

137:7.4 Throughout this entire period [[Jesus]] spoke in the [[synagogue]] but twice. By the end of these many weeks of waiting the reports about his [[baptism]] and the wine of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_137#137:4._THE_WEDDING_AT_CANA Cana] had begun to [[quiet]] down. And [[Jesus]] saw to it that no more apparent [[miracles]] happened during this time. But even though they lived so quietly at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethsaida Bethsaida], reports of the [[strange]] doings of [[Jesus]] had been carried to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herod_Antipas Herod Antipas], who in turn sent [[spies]] to ascertain what he was about. But [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herod_Antipas Herod] was more concerned about the preaching of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_135 John]. He decided not to molest [[Jesus]], whose work continued along so [[quietly]] at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum].

137:7.4 Throughout this entire period [[Jesus]] spoke in the [[synagogue]] but twice. By the end of these many weeks of waiting the reports about his [[baptism]] and the wine of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_137#137:4._THE_WEDDING_AT_CANA Cana] had begun to [[quiet]] down. And [[Jesus]] saw to it that no more apparent [[miracles]] happened during this time. But even though they lived so quietly at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethsaida Bethsaida], reports of the [[strange]] doings of [[Jesus]] had been carried to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herod_Antipas Herod Antipas], who in turn sent [[spies]] to ascertain what he was about. But [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herod_Antipas Herod] was more concerned about the preaching of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_135 John]. He decided not to molest [[Jesus]], whose work continued along so [[quietly]] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum].

137:7.5 In this time of waiting [[Jesus]] endeavored to teach his associates what their [[attitude]] should be toward the various [[religious]] [[groups]] and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_political_parties_in_the_Palestinian_National_Authority political parties of Palestine]. [[Jesus]]' words always were, " We are seeking to win all of them, but we are not of any of them. "

137:7.5 In this time of waiting [[Jesus]] endeavored to teach his associates what their [[attitude]] should be toward the various [[religious]] [[groups]] and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_political_parties_in_the_Palestinian_National_Authority political parties of Palestine]. [[Jesus]]' words always were, " We are seeking to win all of them, but we are not of any of them. "

137:7.6 The [[scribes]] and [[rabbis]], taken together, were called [[Pharisees]]. They referred to themselves as the " associates. " In many ways they were the [[progressive]] group among the [[Jews]], having adopted many teachings not clearly found in the [[Hebrew Bible|Hebrew scriptures]], such as [[belief]] in the [[resurrection]] of the [[dead]], a [[doctrine]] only mentioned by a later [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel prophet, Daniel].

137:7.6 The [[scribes]] and [[rabbis]], taken together, were called [[Pharisees]]. They referred to themselves as the " associates. " In many ways they were the [[progressive]] group among the [[Jews]], having adopted many teachings not clearly found in the [[Hebrew Bible|Hebrew scriptures]], such as [[belief]] in the [[resurrection]] of the [[dead]], a [[doctrine]] only mentioned by a later [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel prophet, Daniel].

137:7.7 The [[Sadducees]] consisted of the [[priesthood]] and certain [[wealth]]y Jews. They were not such sticklers for the details of [[law]] enforcement. The [[Pharisees]] and Sadducees were really religious parties, rather than [[sects]].

137:7.7 The [[Sadducees]] consisted of the [[priesthood]] and certain [[wealth]]y Jews. They were not such sticklers for the details of [[law]] enforcement. The [[Pharisees]] and Sadducees were really religious parties, rather than [[sects]].

137:7.8 The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essenes Essenes] were a true religious sect, originating during the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maccabees#The_revolt Maccabean revolt], whose requirements were in some respects more exacting than those of the [[Pharisees]]. They had adopted many [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persian_religion#Antiquity Persian beliefs] and [[practices]], lived as a brotherhood in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monastery monasteries], refrained from [[marriage]], and had all things in common. They specialized in teachings about [[angels]].

137:7.8 The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essenes Essenes] were a true religious sect, originating during the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maccabees#The_revolt Maccabean revolt], whose requirements were in some respects more exacting than those of the [[Pharisees]]. They had adopted many [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persian_religion#Antiquity Persian beliefs] and [[practices]], lived as a brotherhood in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monastery monasteries], refrained from [[marriage]], and had all things in common. They specialized in teachings about [[angels]].

137:7.9 The [[Zealots]] were a group of [[intense]] Jewish [[patriots]]. They advocated that any and all [[methods]] were justified in the [[struggle]] to [[escape]] the bondage of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_empire Roman yoke].

137:7.9 The [[Zealots]] were a group of [[intense]] Jewish [[patriots]]. They advocated that any and all [[methods]] were justified in the [[struggle]] to [[escape]] the bondage of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_empire Roman yoke].

137:7.10 The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herodians Herodians] were a purely [[political]] party that [[advocate]]d [[emancipation]] from the direct Roman rule by a restoration of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herodian_Dynasty Herodian dynasty].

137:7.10 The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herodians Herodians] were a purely [[political]] party that [[advocate]]d [[emancipation]] from the direct Roman rule by a restoration of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herodian_Dynasty Herodian dynasty].

137:7.11 In the very midst of [[Palestine]] there lived the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samaritan Samaritans], with whom " the Jews had no dealings, "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_4] notwithstanding that they held many [[views]] similar to the Jewish teachings.

137:7.11 In the very midst of [[Palestine]] there lived the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samaritan Samaritans], with whom " the Jews had no dealings, "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_4] notwithstanding that they held many [[views]] similar to the Jewish teachings.

137:7.12 All of these parties and [[sects]], including the smaller [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazarite Nazarite brotherhood], believed in the sometime coming of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_Messianism the Messiah]. They all looked for a national deliverer. But [[Jesus]] was very positive in making it clear that he and his [[disciples]] would not become allied to any of these [[schools]] of [[thought]] or [[practice]]. The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] was to be neither a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazarite Nazarite] nor an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essene Essene].

137:7.12 All of these parties and [[sects]], including the smaller [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazarite Nazarite brotherhood], believed in the sometime coming of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_Messianism the Messiah]. They all looked for a national deliverer. But [[Jesus]] was very positive in making it clear that he and his [[disciples]] would not become allied to any of these [[schools]] of [[thought]] or [[practice]]. The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] was to be neither a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazarite Nazarite] nor an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essene Essene].

137:7.13 While [[Jesus]] later directed that the [[apostles]] should go forth, as [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_135 John] had, preaching the [[gospel]] and instructing believers, he laid emphasis on the [[proclamation]] of the " good tidings of the kingdom of heaven. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_8] He unfailingly impressed upon his associates that they must " show forth [[love]], [[compassion]], and [[sympathy]]. " He early taught his followers that the [[kingdom of heaven]] was a [[spiritual]] [[experience]] having to do with the [[enthronement]] of [[God]] in the [[hearts]] of men.

137:7.13 While [[Jesus]] later directed that the [[apostles]] should go forth, as [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_135 John] had, preaching the [[gospel]] and instructing believers, he laid emphasis on the [[proclamation]] of the " good tidings of the kingdom of heaven. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_8] He unfailingly impressed upon his associates that they must " show forth [[love]], [[compassion]], and [[sympathy]]. " He early taught his followers that the [[kingdom of heaven]] was a [[spiritual]] [[experience]] having to do with the [[enthronement]] of [[God]] in the [[hearts]] of men.