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==PAPER 157: AT CAESAREA-PHILIPPI==

==PAPER 157: AT CAESAREA-PHILIPPI==

157:0.1 Before [[Jesus]] took [[the twelve]] for a short [[sojourn]] in the vicinity of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesarea Philippi Caesarea-Philippi], he arranged through the [[messengers]] of [[David Zebedee|David]] to go over to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum] on Sunday, August 7, for the [[purpose]] of [[meeting]] his [[family]]. By prearrangement this visit was to occur at the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zebedee Zebedee] boatshop. [[David Zebedee]] had arranged with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jude,_brother_of_Jesus Jude], [[Jesus]]' [[brother]], for the [[presence]] of the entire [[Nazareth]] [[family]]—[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_(mother_of_Jesus) Mary] and all of [[Jesus]]' brothers and sisters—and Jesus went with [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] and [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] to keep this appointment. It was certainly the [[intention]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_(mother_of_Jesus) Mary] and the [[children]] to keep this engagement, but it so happened that a [[group]] of the [[Pharisees]], knowing that [[Jesus]] was on the opposite side of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_of_Galilee lake] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_the_Tetrarch Philip]'s [[domains]], [[decided]] to call upon Mary to [[learn]] what they could of his whereabouts. The arrival of these [[Jerusalem]] emissaries greatly perturbed [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_(mother_of_Jesus) Mary], and noting the [[tension]] and nervousness of the entire [[family]], they concluded that [[Jesus]] must have been [[expected]] to pay them a [[visit]]. Accordingly they installed themselves in Mary's [[home]] and, after summoning reinforcements, waited patiently for [[Jesus]]' arrival. And this, of course, effectively prevented any of the [[family]] from attempting to keep their appointment with [[Jesus]]. Several times during the day both [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jude,_brother_of_Jesus Jude] and Ruth endeavored to elude the vigilance of the [[Pharisees]] in their [[efforts]] to send [[word]] to [[Jesus]], but it was of no avail.

157:0.1 Before [[Jesus]] took [[the twelve]] for a short [[sojourn]] in the vicinity of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesarea Philippi Caesarea-Philippi], he arranged through the [[messengers]] of [[David Zebedee|David]] to go over to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum] on Sunday, August 7, for the [[purpose]] of [[meeting]] his [[family]]. By prearrangement this visit was to occur at the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zebedee Zebedee] boatshop. [[David Zebedee]] had arranged with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jude,_brother_of_Jesus Jude], [[Jesus]]' [[brother]], for the [[presence]] of the entire [[Nazareth]] [[family]]—[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_(mother_of_Jesus) Mary] and all of [[Jesus]]' brothers and sisters—and Jesus went with [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] and [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] to keep this appointment. It was certainly the [[intention]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_(mother_of_Jesus) Mary] and the [[children]] to keep this engagement, but it so happened that a [[group]] of the [[Pharisees]], knowing that [[Jesus]] was on the opposite side of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_of_Galilee lake] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_the_Tetrarch Philip]'s [[domains]], [[decided]] to call upon Mary to [[learn]] what they could of his whereabouts. The arrival of these [[Jerusalem]] emissaries greatly perturbed [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_(mother_of_Jesus) Mary], and noting the [[tension]] and nervousness of the entire [[family]], they concluded that [[Jesus]] must have been [[expected]] to pay them a [[visit]]. Accordingly they installed themselves in Mary's [[home]] and, after summoning reinforcements, waited patiently for [[Jesus]]' arrival. And this, of course, effectively prevented any of the [[family]] from attempting to keep their appointment with [[Jesus]]. Several times during the day both [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jude,_brother_of_Jesus Jude] and Ruth endeavored to elude the vigilance of the [[Pharisees]] in their [[efforts]] to send [[word]] to [[Jesus]], but it was of no avail.

157:0.2 Early in the afternoon [[David Zebedee|David]]'s [[messengers]] brought [[Jesus]] word that the [[Pharisees]] were encamped on the doorstep of his [[mother]]'s house, and therefore he made no attempt to [[visit]] his [[family]]. And so again, through no fault of either, [[Jesus]] and his [[earth]] [[family]] failed to make [[contact]].

157:0.2 Early in the afternoon [[David Zebedee|David]]'s [[messengers]] brought [[Jesus]] word that the [[Pharisees]] were encamped on the doorstep of his [[mother]]'s house, and therefore he made no attempt to [[visit]] his [[family]]. And so again, through no fault of either, [[Jesus]] and his [[earth]] [[family]] failed to make [[contact]].

==157:1. THE TEMPLE-TAX COLLECTOR==

==157:1. THE TEMPLE-TAX COLLECTOR==

157:1.1 As [[Jesus]], with [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] and [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], tarried by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_of_Galilee lake] near the boatshop, a [[temple]]-[[tax]] collector came upon them and, recognizing [[Jesus]], called [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] to one side and said: " Does not your [[The Master|Master]] pay the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Jewish_Temple#Construction temple tax]? " [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_matthew#Chapter_17] [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] was inclined to show [[indignation]] at the suggestion that [[Jesus]] should be [[expected]] to contribute to the [[maintenance]] of the [[religious]] [[activities]] of his sworn [[enemies]], but, noting a peculiar [[expression]] on the face of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Jewish_Temple#Construction tax collector], he rightly surmised that it was the [[purpose]] to entrap them in the [[act]] of refusing to pay the customary half shekel for the [[support]] of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Jewish_Temple temple]] services at [[Jerusalem]]. Accordingly, [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] replied: " Why of course [[the Master]] pays the [[temple]] [[tax]]. You wait by the gate, and I will presently return with the tax. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_matthew#Chapter_17]

157:1.1 As [[Jesus]], with [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] and [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], tarried by the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_of_Galilee lake] near the boatshop, a [[temple]]-[[tax]] collector came upon them and, recognizing [[Jesus]], called [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] to one side and said: " Does not your [[The Master|Master]] pay the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Jewish_Temple#Construction temple tax]? " [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_matthew#Chapter_17] [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] was inclined to show [[indignation]] at the suggestion that [[Jesus]] should be [[expected]] to contribute to the [[maintenance]] of the [[religious]] [[activities]] of his sworn [[enemies]], but, noting a peculiar [[expression]] on the face of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Jewish_Temple#Construction tax collector], he rightly surmised that it was the [[purpose]] to entrap them in the [[act]] of refusing to pay the customary half shekel for the [[support]] of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Jewish_Temple temple]] services at [[Jerusalem]]. Accordingly, [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] replied: " Why of course [[the Master]] pays the [[temple]] [[tax]]. You wait by the gate, and I will presently return with the tax. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_matthew#Chapter_17]

157:1.2 Now [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] had [[spoken]] hastily. [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] carried their [[funds]], and he was across the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_of_Galilee lake]. Neither he, his [[brother]], nor [[Jesus]] had brought along any [[money]]. And knowing that the [[Pharisees]] were looking for them, they could not well go to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethsaida Bethsaida] to obtain [[money]]. When [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] told [[Jesus]] about the collector and that he had [[promised]] him the [[money]], [[Jesus]] said: " If you have [[promised]], then should you pay. But wherewith will you redeem your [[promise]]? Will you again become a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisherman fisherman] that you may [[honor]] your [[word]]? Nevertheless, [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], it is well in the circumstances that we pay the [[tax]]. Let us give these men no occasion for [[offense]] at our [[attitude]]. We will wait here while you go with the boat and cast for the fish, and when you have sold them at yonder [[market]], pay the collector for all [[three]] of us. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_matthew#Chapter_17]

157:1.2 Now [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] had [[spoken]] hastily. [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] carried their [[funds]], and he was across the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_of_Galilee lake]. Neither he, his [[brother]], nor [[Jesus]] had brought along any [[money]]. And knowing that the [[Pharisees]] were looking for them, they could not well go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethsaida Bethsaida] to obtain [[money]]. When [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] told [[Jesus]] about the collector and that he had [[promised]] him the [[money]], [[Jesus]] said: " If you have [[promised]], then should you pay. But wherewith will you redeem your [[promise]]? Will you again become a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisherman fisherman] that you may [[honor]] your [[word]]? Nevertheless, [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], it is well in the circumstances that we pay the [[tax]]. Let us give these men no occasion for [[offense]] at our [[attitude]]. We will wait here while you go with the boat and cast for the fish, and when you have sold them at yonder [[market]], pay the collector for all [[three]] of us. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_matthew#Chapter_17]

157:1.3 All of this had been overheard by the [[secret]] [[messenger]] of [[David Zebedee|David]] who stood near by, and who then [[signaled]] to an [[associate]], fishing near the shore, to come in quickly. When [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] made ready to go out in the boat for a catch, this [[messenger]] and his [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisherman fisherman] [[friend]] presented him with several large baskets of fish and [[assisted]] him in carrying them to the fish merchant near by, who purchased the catch, paying sufficient, with what was added by the [[messenger]] of [[David Zebedee|David]], to meet the [[temple]] [[tax]] for the three. The collector [[accepted]] the tax, forgoing the [[penalty]] for tardy payment because they had been for some time absent from [[Galilee]].

157:1.3 All of this had been overheard by the [[secret]] [[messenger]] of [[David Zebedee|David]] who stood near by, and who then [[signaled]] to an [[associate]], fishing near the shore, to come in quickly. When [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] made ready to go out in the boat for a catch, this [[messenger]] and his [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisherman fisherman] [[friend]] presented him with several large baskets of fish and [[assisted]] him in carrying them to the fish merchant near by, who purchased the catch, paying sufficient, with what was added by the [[messenger]] of [[David Zebedee|David]], to meet the [[temple]] [[tax]] for the three. The collector [[accepted]] the tax, forgoing the [[penalty]] for tardy payment because they had been for some time absent from [[Galilee]].

157:1.4 It is not strange that you have a [[record]] of Peter's catching a fish with a shekel in its mouth.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_matthew#Chapter_17] In those days there were current many [[stories]] about finding [[treasures]] in the mouths of fishes; such tales of near [[miracles]] were commonplace. So, as [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] left them to go toward the boat, [[Jesus]] remarked, half-[[humor]]ously: " Strange that the sons of the [[king]] must pay [[tribute]]; usually it is the stranger who is [[tax]]ed for the upkeep of the [[court]], but it behooves us to afford no stumbling block for the [[authorities]]. Go hence! maybe you will catch the fish with the shekel in its mouth. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_matthew#Chapter_17] [[Jesus]] having thus [[spoken]], and [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] so soon [[appearing]] with the temple tax, it is not [[surprising]] that the [[episode]] became later expanded into a [[miracle]] as recorded by the [[writer]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gospel_of_matthew Matthew's Gospel].

157:1.4 It is not strange that you have a [[record]] of Peter's catching a fish with a shekel in its mouth.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_matthew#Chapter_17] In those days there were current many [[stories]] about finding [[treasures]] in the mouths of fishes; such tales of near [[miracles]] were commonplace. So, as [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] left them to go toward the boat, [[Jesus]] remarked, half-[[humor]]ously: " Strange that the sons of the [[king]] must pay [[tribute]]; usually it is the stranger who is [[tax]]ed for the upkeep of the [[court]], but it behooves us to afford no stumbling block for the [[authorities]]. Go hence! maybe you will catch the fish with the shekel in its mouth. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_matthew#Chapter_17] [[Jesus]] having thus [[spoken]], and [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] so soon [[appearing]] with the temple tax, it is not [[surprising]] that the [[episode]] became later expanded into a [[miracle]] as recorded by the [[writer]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gospel_of_matthew Matthew's Gospel].

157:1.5 [[Jesus]], with [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] and [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], waited by the seashore until nearly [[Twilight|sundown]]. [[Messengers]] brought them [[word]] that [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_(mother_of_Jesus) Mary]'s house was still under [[surveillance]]; therefore, when it grew [[dark]], the [[three]] waiting men entered their boat and slowly rowed away toward the eastern shore of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_of_Galilee Sea of Galilee].

157:1.5 [[Jesus]], with [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] and [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], waited by the seashore until nearly [[Twilight|sundown]]. [[Messengers]] brought them [[word]] that [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_(mother_of_Jesus) Mary]'s house was still under [[surveillance]]; therefore, when it grew [[dark]], the [[three]] waiting men entered their boat and slowly rowed away toward the eastern shore of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_of_Galilee Sea of Galilee].

==157:2. AT BETHSAIDA-JULIAS==

==157:2. AT BETHSAIDA-JULIAS==

157:2.1 On Monday, August 8, while [[Jesus]] and the [[twelve apostles]] were encamped in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magdala Magadan] Park, near [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethsaida_Julias#Bethsaida_Julias Bethsaida-Julias], more than one hundred [[believers]], the [[evangelists]], the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_150#150:1._THE_WOMEN.27S_EVANGELISTIC_CORPS women's corps], and others interested in the [[establishment]] of [[the kingdom]], came over from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum] for a [[conference]]. And many of the [[Pharisees]], [[learning]] that [[Jesus]] was here, came also. By this time some of the [[Sadducees]] were united with the [[Pharisees]] in their [[effort]] to entrap [[Jesus]]. Before going into the closed [[conference]] with the [[believers]], [[Jesus]] held a [[public]] [[meeting]] at which the [[Pharisees]] were present, and they heckled [[the Master]] and otherwise sought to disturb the assembly. Said the [[leader]] of the disturbers: " Teacher, we would like you to give us a [[sign]] of your [[authority]] to [[teach]], and then, when the same shall come to pass, all men will know that you have been sent by [[God]]. " And Jesus answered them: " When it is evening, you say it will be fair [[weather]], for the [[heaven]] is red; in the [[morning]] it will be foul weather, for the heaven is red and lowering. When you see a cloud rising in the west, you say showers will come; when the [[wind]] blows from the south, you say scorching [[heat]] will come. How is it that you so well know how to [[discern]] the face of [[the heavens]] but are so utterly unable to [[discern]] the signs of the times? To those who would know the [[truth]], already has a [[sign]] been given; but to an [[evil]]-minded and [[hypocritical]] [[generation]] no sign shall be given. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_matthew#Chapter_16]

157:2.1 On Monday, August 8, while [[Jesus]] and the [[twelve apostles]] were encamped in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magdala Magadan] Park, near [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethsaida_Julias#Bethsaida_Julias Bethsaida-Julias], more than one hundred [[believers]], the [[evangelists]], the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_150#150:1._THE_WOMEN.27S_EVANGELISTIC_CORPS women's corps], and others interested in the [[establishment]] of [[the kingdom]], came over from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum] for a [[conference]]. And many of the [[Pharisees]], [[learning]] that [[Jesus]] was here, came also. By this time some of the [[Sadducees]] were united with the [[Pharisees]] in their [[effort]] to entrap [[Jesus]]. Before going into the closed [[conference]] with the [[believers]], [[Jesus]] held a [[public]] [[meeting]] at which the [[Pharisees]] were present, and they heckled [[the Master]] and otherwise sought to disturb the assembly. Said the [[leader]] of the disturbers: " Teacher, we would like you to give us a [[sign]] of your [[authority]] to [[teach]], and then, when the same shall come to pass, all men will know that you have been sent by [[God]]. " And Jesus answered them: " When it is evening, you say it will be fair [[weather]], for the [[heaven]] is red; in the [[morning]] it will be foul weather, for the heaven is red and lowering. When you see a cloud rising in the west, you say showers will come; when the [[wind]] blows from the south, you say scorching [[heat]] will come. How is it that you so well know how to [[discern]] the face of [[the heavens]] but are so utterly unable to [[discern]] the signs of the times? To those who would know the [[truth]], already has a [[sign]] been given; but to an [[evil]]-minded and [[hypocritical]] [[generation]] no sign shall be given. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_matthew#Chapter_16]

157:2.2 When [[Jesus]] had thus spoken, he withdrew and [[prepared]] for the evening [[conference]] with his followers. At this [[conference]] it was [[decided]] to undertake a [[united]] [[mission]] throughout all the [[cities]] and villages of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decapolis Decapolis] as soon as [[Jesus]] and [[the twelve]] should return from their [[proposed]] [[visit]] to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesarea_Philippi Caesarea-Philippi]. [[The Master]] [[participated]] in [[planning]] for the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decapolis Decapolis] [[mission]] and, in dismissing the company, said: " I say to you, beware of the leaven of the [[Pharisees]] and the [[Sadducees]]. Be not [[deceived]] by their show of much [[learning]] and by their [[profound]] [[loyalty]] to the [[forms]] of [[religion]]. Be only concerned with the [[spirit]] of living [[truth]] and the [[power]] of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_155#155:5._THE_DISCOURSE_ON_TRUE_RELIGION true religion]. It is not the [[fear]] of a dead [[religion]] that will save you but rather your [[faith]] in a living [[experience]] in the [[spiritual]] [[realities]] of [[the kingdom]]. Do not allow yourselves to become blinded by [[prejudice]] and [[paralyzed]] by [[fear]]. Neither [[permit]] [[reverence]] for the [[traditions]] so to [[pervert]] your [[understanding]] that your eyes see not and your ears hear not. It is not the [[purpose]] of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_155#155:5._THE_DISCOURSE_ON_TRUE_RELIGION true religion] merely to bring [[peace]] but rather to insure [[progress]]. And there can be no [[peace]] in the [[heart]] or [[progress]] in the [[mind]] unless you fall wholeheartedly in [[love]] with [[truth]], the [[ideals]] of [[eternal]] [[realities]]. The issues of life and death are being set before you—the [[sinful]] [[pleasures]] of [[time]] against the [[righteous]] [[realities]] of [[eternity]]. Even now you should begin to find [[deliverance]] from the [[bondage]] of [[fear]] and [[doubt]] as you enter upon the living of the new life of [[faith]] and [[hope]]. And when the [[feelings]] of [[service]] for your fellow men arise within your [[soul]], do not stifle them; when the [[emotions]] of [[love]] for your [[neighbor]] well up within your [[heart]], give [[expression]] to such [[urges]] of [[affection]] in [[intelligent]] [[ministry]] to the real needs of your fellows."

157:2.2 When [[Jesus]] had thus spoken, he withdrew and [[prepared]] for the evening [[conference]] with his followers. At this [[conference]] it was [[decided]] to undertake a [[united]] [[mission]] throughout all the [[cities]] and villages of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decapolis Decapolis] as soon as [[Jesus]] and [[the twelve]] should return from their [[proposed]] [[visit]] to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesarea_Philippi Caesarea-Philippi]. [[The Master]] [[participated]] in [[planning]] for the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decapolis Decapolis] [[mission]] and, in dismissing the company, said: " I say to you, beware of the leaven of the [[Pharisees]] and the [[Sadducees]]. Be not [[deceived]] by their show of much [[learning]] and by their [[profound]] [[loyalty]] to the [[forms]] of [[religion]]. Be only concerned with the [[spirit]] of living [[truth]] and the [[power]] of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_155#155:5._THE_DISCOURSE_ON_TRUE_RELIGION true religion]. It is not the [[fear]] of a dead [[religion]] that will save you but rather your [[faith]] in a living [[experience]] in the [[spiritual]] [[realities]] of [[the kingdom]]. Do not allow yourselves to become blinded by [[prejudice]] and [[paralyzed]] by [[fear]]. Neither [[permit]] [[reverence]] for the [[traditions]] so to [[pervert]] your [[understanding]] that your eyes see not and your ears hear not. It is not the [[purpose]] of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_155#155:5._THE_DISCOURSE_ON_TRUE_RELIGION true religion] merely to bring [[peace]] but rather to insure [[progress]]. And there can be no [[peace]] in the [[heart]] or [[progress]] in the [[mind]] unless you fall wholeheartedly in [[love]] with [[truth]], the [[ideals]] of [[eternal]] [[realities]]. The issues of life and death are being set before you—the [[sinful]] [[pleasures]] of [[time]] against the [[righteous]] [[realities]] of [[eternity]]. Even now you should begin to find [[deliverance]] from the [[bondage]] of [[fear]] and [[doubt]] as you enter upon the living of the new life of [[faith]] and [[hope]]. And when the [[feelings]] of [[service]] for your fellow men arise within your [[soul]], do not stifle them; when the [[emotions]] of [[love]] for your [[neighbor]] well up within your [[heart]], give [[expression]] to such [[urges]] of [[affection]] in [[intelligent]] [[ministry]] to the real needs of your fellows."

==157:3. PETER'S CONFESSION==

==157:3. PETER'S CONFESSION==

157:3.1 Early Tuesday [[morning]] [[Jesus]] and the [[twelve apostles]] left [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magdala Magadan] Park for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesarea_Philippi Caesarea-Philippi], the [[capital]] of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_the_Tetrarch Tetrarch Philip]'s [[domain]]. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesarea_Philippi Caesarea-Philippi] was situated in a region of [[wondrous]] [[beauty]]. It nestled in a charming valley between scenic hills where the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_river Jordan] poured forth from an underground [[cave]]. The heights of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Hermon Mount Hermon] were in full view to the north, while from the hills just to the south a [[magnificent]] view was had of the upper [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_river Jordan] and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_of_Galilee Sea of Galilee].

157:3.1 Early Tuesday [[morning]] [[Jesus]] and the [[twelve apostles]] left [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magdala Magadan] Park for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesarea_Philippi Caesarea-Philippi], the [[capital]] of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_the_Tetrarch Tetrarch Philip]'s [[domain]]. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesarea_Philippi Caesarea-Philippi] was situated in a region of [[wondrous]] [[beauty]]. It nestled in a charming valley between scenic hills where the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_river Jordan] poured forth from an underground [[cave]]. The heights of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Hermon Mount Hermon] were in full view to the north, while from the hills just to the south a [[magnificent]] view was had of the upper [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_river Jordan] and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_of_Galilee Sea of Galilee].

157:3.2 [[Jesus]] had gone to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Hermon Mount Hermon] in his early [[experience]] with the affairs of [[the kingdom]], and now that he was entering upon the final [[epoch]] of his [[work]], he [[desired]] to return to [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_136#136:3._THE_FORTY_DAYS this mount] of [[trial]] and [[triumph]], where he [[hoped]] [[the apostles]] might gain a new [[vision]] of their [[responsibilities]] and acquire new [[strength]] for the trying times just ahead. As they [[journeyed]] along the way, about the time of passing south of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hula_Valley Waters of Merom], the [[apostles]] fell to talking among themselves about their recent [[experiences]] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenicia Phoenicia] and elsewhere and to recounting how their [[message]] had been [[received]], and how the [[different]] peoples regarded their [[the Master|Master]].

157:3.2 [[Jesus]] had gone to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Hermon Mount Hermon] in his early [[experience]] with the affairs of [[the kingdom]], and now that he was entering upon the final [[epoch]] of his [[work]], he [[desired]] to return to [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_136#136:3._THE_FORTY_DAYS this mount] of [[trial]] and [[triumph]], where he [[hoped]] [[the apostles]] might gain a new [[vision]] of their [[responsibilities]] and acquire new [[strength]] for the trying times just ahead. As they [[journeyed]] along the way, about the time of passing south of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hula_Valley Waters of Merom], the [[apostles]] fell to talking among themselves about their recent [[experiences]] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenicia Phoenicia] and elsewhere and to recounting how their [[message]] had been [[received]], and how the [[different]] peoples regarded their [[the Master|Master]].

157:3.3 As they paused for lunch, [[Jesus]] suddenly confronted [[the twelve]] with the first question he had ever addressed to them concerning himself. He asked this surprising question, " Who do men say that I am? "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_9]

157:3.3 As they paused for lunch, [[Jesus]] suddenly confronted [[the twelve]] with the first question he had ever addressed to them concerning himself. He asked this surprising question, " Who do men say that I am? "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_9]

157:3.4 [[Jesus]] had spent long months in [[training]] these [[apostles]] as to the [[nature]] and [[character]] of the [[kingdom of heaven]], and he well knew the [[time]] had come when he must begin to [[teach]] them more about his own [[nature]] and his [[personal]] [[relationship]] to [[the kingdom]]. And now, as they were seated under the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mulberry_tree mulberry trees][http://www.web2.cnre.vt.edu/4h/remarkabletree/detail.cfm?AutofieldforPrimaryKey=1628], [[the Master]] made ready to hold one of the most momentous sessions of his long [[association]] with the chosen [[apostles]].

157:3.4 [[Jesus]] had spent long months in [[training]] these [[apostles]] as to the [[nature]] and [[character]] of the [[kingdom of heaven]], and he well knew the [[time]] had come when he must begin to [[teach]] them more about his own [[nature]] and his [[personal]] [[relationship]] to [[the kingdom]]. And now, as they were seated under the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mulberry_tree mulberry trees][https://www.web2.cnre.vt.edu/4h/remarkabletree/detail.cfm?AutofieldforPrimaryKey=1628], [[the Master]] made ready to hold one of the most momentous sessions of his long [[association]] with the chosen [[apostles]].

157:3.5 More than half [[the apostles]] participated in answering [[Jesus]]' question. They told him that he was regarded as a [[prophet]] or as an extraordinary man by all who knew him; that even his [[enemies]] greatly [[feared]] him, accounting for his [[powers]] by the [[indictment]] that he was in league with the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_77#77:7._THE_REBEL_MIDWAYERS prince of devils]. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beelzebub]. They told him that some in [[Judea]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samaria Samaria] who had not met him [[personally]] believed he was [[John the Baptist]] risen from the dead. [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] explained that he had been, at sundry times and by various [[persons]], [[compared]] with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses Moses], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elijah Elijah], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaiah Isaiah], and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremiah Jeremiah]. When [[Jesus]] had [[listened]] to this report, he drew himself upon his feet, and looking down upon [[the twelve]] sitting about him in a semicircle, with startling [[emphasis]] he pointed to them with a sweeping [[gesture]] of his hand and asked, " But who say you that I am? "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_9] There was a [[moment]] of [[tense]] [[silence]]. [[The twelve]] never took their eyes off [[the Master]], and then [[Simon Peter]], springing to his feet, exclaimed: " You are the Deliverer, [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_20 the Son] of the living [[God]]. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_9] And the eleven sitting [[apostles]] arose to their feet with one accord, thereby indicating that [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] had spoken for all of them.

157:3.5 More than half [[the apostles]] participated in answering [[Jesus]]' question. They told him that he was regarded as a [[prophet]] or as an extraordinary man by all who knew him; that even his [[enemies]] greatly [[feared]] him, accounting for his [[powers]] by the [[indictment]] that he was in league with the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_77#77:7._THE_REBEL_MIDWAYERS prince of devils]. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beelzebub]. They told him that some in [[Judea]] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samaria Samaria] who had not met him [[personally]] believed he was [[John the Baptist]] risen from the dead. [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] explained that he had been, at sundry times and by various [[persons]], [[compared]] with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses Moses], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elijah Elijah], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaiah Isaiah], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremiah Jeremiah]. When [[Jesus]] had [[listened]] to this report, he drew himself upon his feet, and looking down upon [[the twelve]] sitting about him in a semicircle, with startling [[emphasis]] he pointed to them with a sweeping [[gesture]] of his hand and asked, " But who say you that I am? "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_9] There was a [[moment]] of [[tense]] [[silence]]. [[The twelve]] never took their eyes off [[the Master]], and then [[Simon Peter]], springing to his feet, exclaimed: " You are the Deliverer, [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_20 the Son] of the living [[God]]. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_9] And the eleven sitting [[apostles]] arose to their feet with one accord, thereby indicating that [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] had spoken for all of them.

157:3.6 When [[Jesus]] had beckoned them again to be seated, and while still standing before them, he said: " This has been [[revealed]] to you by [[Universal Father|my Father]]. The hour has come when you should know the [[truth]] about me. But for the time being I charge you that you tell this to no man. Let us go hence. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_9]

157:3.6 When [[Jesus]] had beckoned them again to be seated, and while still standing before them, he said: " This has been [[revealed]] to you by [[Universal Father|my Father]]. The hour has come when you should know the [[truth]] about me. But for the time being I charge you that you tell this to no man. Let us go hence. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_9]

157:3.7 And so they resumed their [[journey]] to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesarea_Philippi Caesarea-Philippi], arriving late that evening and stopping at the [[home]] of Celsus, who was expecting them. [[The apostles]] slept little that night; they seemed to sense that a great [[event]] in their lives and in the [[work]] of [[the kingdom]] had transpired.

157:3.7 And so they resumed their [[journey]] to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesarea_Philippi Caesarea-Philippi], arriving late that evening and stopping at the [[home]] of Celsus, who was expecting them. [[The apostles]] slept little that night; they seemed to sense that a great [[event]] in their lives and in the [[work]] of [[the kingdom]] had transpired.

==157:4. THE TALK ABOUT THE KINGDOM==

==157:4. THE TALK ABOUT THE KINGDOM==

157:4.1 Since the occasions of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_136#136:2._THE_BAPTISM_OF_JESUS Jesus' baptism] by [[John the Baptist|John]] and the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_137#137:4._THE_WEDDING_AT_CANA turning of the water into wine] at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cana Cana], [[the apostles]] had, at various times, virtually [[accepted]] him as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_Messianism the Messiah]. For short periods some of them had truly [[believed]] that he was the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messianic_Age#Judaism expected Deliverer]. But hardly would such [[hopes]] spring up in their [[hearts]] than [[the Master]] would dash them to pieces by some crushing [[word]] or [[disappointing]] [[deed]]. They had long been in a state of [[turmoil]] due to [[conflict]] between the [[concepts]] of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messianic_Age#Judaism expected Messiah] which they held in their [[minds]] and the [[experience]] of their extraordinary [[association]] with this extraordinary man which they held in their [[hearts]].

157:4.1 Since the occasions of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_136#136:2._THE_BAPTISM_OF_JESUS Jesus' baptism] by [[John the Baptist|John]] and the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_137#137:4._THE_WEDDING_AT_CANA turning of the water into wine] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cana Cana], [[the apostles]] had, at various times, virtually [[accepted]] him as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_Messianism the Messiah]. For short periods some of them had truly [[believed]] that he was the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messianic_Age#Judaism expected Deliverer]. But hardly would such [[hopes]] spring up in their [[hearts]] than [[the Master]] would dash them to pieces by some crushing [[word]] or [[disappointing]] [[deed]]. They had long been in a state of [[turmoil]] due to [[conflict]] between the [[concepts]] of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messianic_Age#Judaism expected Messiah] which they held in their [[minds]] and the [[experience]] of their extraordinary [[association]] with this extraordinary man which they held in their [[hearts]].

157:4.2 It was late forenoon on this Wednesday when [[the apostles]] assembled in Celsus' [[garden]] for their noontime meal. During most of the night and since they had arisen that [[morning]], [[Simon Peter]] and [[Simon Zelotes]] had been [[earnestly]] laboring with their brethren to bring them all to the point of the wholehearted [[acceptance]] of [[the Master]], not merely as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_Messianism the Messiah], but also as the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_20 divine Son] of the living [[God]]. The two Simons were well-nigh [[agreed]] in their estimate of [[Jesus]], and they [[labored]] [[diligently]] to bring their brethren around to the full [[acceptance]] of their [[views]]. While [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] continued as the director-general of the apostolic corps, his brother, [[Simon Peter]], was becoming, increasingly and by common [[consent]], the [[spokesman]] for [[the twelve]].

157:4.2 It was late forenoon on this Wednesday when [[the apostles]] assembled in Celsus' [[garden]] for their noontime meal. During most of the night and since they had arisen that [[morning]], [[Simon Peter]] and [[Simon Zelotes]] had been [[earnestly]] laboring with their brethren to bring them all to the point of the wholehearted [[acceptance]] of [[the Master]], not merely as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_Messianism the Messiah], but also as the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_20 divine Son] of the living [[God]]. The two Simons were well-nigh [[agreed]] in their estimate of [[Jesus]], and they [[labored]] [[diligently]] to bring their brethren around to the full [[acceptance]] of their [[views]]. While [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] continued as the director-general of the apostolic corps, his brother, [[Simon Peter]], was becoming, increasingly and by common [[consent]], the [[spokesman]] for [[the twelve]].

157:4.3 They were all seated in the [[garden]] at just about noon when [[the Master]] appeared. They wore [[expressions]] of dignified [[solemnity]], and all arose to their feet as he approached them. [[Jesus]] relieved the [[tension]] by that [[friendly]] and fraternal smile which was so characteristic of him when his followers took themselves, or some happening related to themselves, too seriously. With a commanding [[gesture]] he indicated that they should be seated. Never again did [[the twelve]] greet their Master by arising when he came into their [[presence]]. They saw that he did not [[approve]] of such an outward show of [[respect]].

157:4.3 They were all seated in the [[garden]] at just about noon when [[the Master]] appeared. They wore [[expressions]] of dignified [[solemnity]], and all arose to their feet as he approached them. [[Jesus]] relieved the [[tension]] by that [[friendly]] and fraternal smile which was so characteristic of him when his followers took themselves, or some happening related to themselves, too seriously. With a commanding [[gesture]] he indicated that they should be seated. Never again did [[the twelve]] greet their Master by arising when he came into their [[presence]]. They saw that he did not [[approve]] of such an outward show of [[respect]].

157:4.4 After they had partaken of their meal and were [[engaged]] in discussing [[plans]] for the forthcoming tour of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decapolis Decapolis], [[Jesus]] suddenly looked up into their faces and said: " Now that a full day has passed since you assented to [[Simon Peter]]'s [[declaration]] regarding the [[identity]] of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man], I would ask if you still hold to your [[decision]]? " On hearing this, [[the twelve]] stood upon their feet, and [[Simon Peter]], stepping a few paces forward toward [[Jesus]], said: " Yes, Master, we do. We [[believe]] that you are the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_20 Son of the living God]. " And [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] sat down with his brethren.

157:4.4 After they had partaken of their meal and were [[engaged]] in discussing [[plans]] for the forthcoming tour of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decapolis Decapolis], [[Jesus]] suddenly looked up into their faces and said: " Now that a full day has passed since you assented to [[Simon Peter]]'s [[declaration]] regarding the [[identity]] of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man], I would ask if you still hold to your [[decision]]? " On hearing this, [[the twelve]] stood upon their feet, and [[Simon Peter]], stepping a few paces forward toward [[Jesus]], said: " Yes, Master, we do. We [[believe]] that you are the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_20 Son of the living God]. " And [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] sat down with his brethren.

157:4.5 [[Jesus]], still standing, then said to [[the twelve]]: " You are my chosen [[ambassadors]], but I know that, in the [[circumstances]], you could not entertain this [[belief]] as a result of mere [[human]] [[knowledge]]. This is a [[revelation]] of [[Thought Adjuster|the spirit]] of [[Universal Father|my Father]] to your inmost [[souls]]. And when, therefore, you make this [[confession]] by the [[insight]] of the [[Thought Adjuster|spirit]] of [[Universal Father|my Father]] which dwells within you, I am led to [[declare]] that upon this [[foundation]] will I build the brotherhood of the [[kingdom of heaven]]. Upon this rock of [[spiritual]] [[reality]] will I build the living [[temple]] of spiritual fellowship in the [[eternal]] [[realities]] of [[Universal Father|my Father]]'s kingdom.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_16] All the [[forces]] of [[evil]] and the hosts of [[sin]] shall not prevail against this [[human]] fraternity of the [[divine]] [[spirit]]. And while [[Thought Adjuster|my Father's spirit]] shall ever be the [[divine]] [[guide]] and [[mentor]] of all who enter the bonds of this spirit fellowship, to you and your [[successors]] I now deliver the keys of the outward kingdom—the [[authority]] over [[things]] [[temporal]]—the [[social]] and [[economic]] features of this of [[men]] and [[women]] as fellows of [[the kingdom]]. " And again he charged them, for the time being, that they should tell no man that he was the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_20 Son of God].

157:4.5 [[Jesus]], still standing, then said to [[the twelve]]: " You are my chosen [[ambassadors]], but I know that, in the [[circumstances]], you could not entertain this [[belief]] as a result of mere [[human]] [[knowledge]]. This is a [[revelation]] of [[Thought Adjuster|the spirit]] of [[Universal Father|my Father]] to your inmost [[souls]]. And when, therefore, you make this [[confession]] by the [[insight]] of the [[Thought Adjuster|spirit]] of [[Universal Father|my Father]] which dwells within you, I am led to [[declare]] that upon this [[foundation]] will I build the brotherhood of the [[kingdom of heaven]]. Upon this rock of [[spiritual]] [[reality]] will I build the living [[temple]] of spiritual fellowship in the [[eternal]] [[realities]] of [[Universal Father|my Father]]'s kingdom.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_16] All the [[forces]] of [[evil]] and the hosts of [[sin]] shall not prevail against this [[human]] fraternity of the [[divine]] [[spirit]]. And while [[Thought Adjuster|my Father's spirit]] shall ever be the [[divine]] [[guide]] and [[mentor]] of all who enter the bonds of this spirit fellowship, to you and your [[successors]] I now deliver the keys of the outward kingdom—the [[authority]] over [[things]] [[temporal]]—the [[social]] and [[economic]] features of this of [[men]] and [[women]] as fellows of [[the kingdom]]. " And again he charged them, for the time being, that they should tell no man that he was the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_20 Son of God].

==157:5. THE NEW CONCEPT==

==157:5. THE NEW CONCEPT==

157:5.1 The new and [[vital]] feature of [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]]'s [[confession]] was the [[clear]]-cut [[recognition]] that [[Jesus]] was the [[Son of God]], of his unquestioned [[divinity]]. Ever since his [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_136#136:2._THE_BAPTISM_OF_JESUS baptism] and the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_137#137:4._THE_WEDDING_AT_CANA wedding at Cana] these [[apostles]] had variously regarded him as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_Messianism the Messiah], but it was not a part of the Jewish [[concept]] of the [[Messiah|national deliverer]] that he should be [[divine]]. The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jews Jews] had not taught that [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_Messianism the Messiah] would spring from [[divinity]]; he was to be the " [[Anoint|anointed one]], " but hardly had they [[contemplated]] him as being " the [[Son of God]]. " In the second [[confession]] more [[emphasis]] was placed upon the combined [[nature]], the [[supernal]] [[fact]] that he was the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] and the [[Son of God]], and it was upon this great [[truth]] of the [[union]] of the [[human]] [[nature]] with the [[divine]] [[nature]] that [[Jesus]] [[declared]] he would build the [[kingdom of heaven]].

157:5.1 The new and [[vital]] feature of [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]]'s [[confession]] was the [[clear]]-cut [[recognition]] that [[Jesus]] was the [[Son of God]], of his unquestioned [[divinity]]. Ever since his [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_136#136:2._THE_BAPTISM_OF_JESUS baptism] and the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_137#137:4._THE_WEDDING_AT_CANA wedding at Cana] these [[apostles]] had variously regarded him as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_Messianism the Messiah], but it was not a part of the Jewish [[concept]] of the [[Messiah|national deliverer]] that he should be [[divine]]. The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jews Jews] had not taught that [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_Messianism the Messiah] would spring from [[divinity]]; he was to be the " [[Anoint|anointed one]], " but hardly had they [[contemplated]] him as being " the [[Son of God]]. " In the second [[confession]] more [[emphasis]] was placed upon the combined [[nature]], the [[supernal]] [[fact]] that he was the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] and the [[Son of God]], and it was upon this great [[truth]] of the [[union]] of the [[human]] [[nature]] with the [[divine]] [[nature]] that [[Jesus]] [[declared]] he would build the [[kingdom of heaven]].

157:5.2 [[Jesus]] had sought to live his life on [[earth]] and complete his [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_120 bestowal mission] as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man]. His followers were disposed to regard him as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_Messianism expected Messiah]. Knowing that he could never fulfill their [[Messiah|Messianic]] [[expectations]], he endeavored to [[effect]] such a [[modification]] of their [[concept]] of the [[Messiah]] as would enable him partially to meet their [[expectations]]. But he now [[recognized]] that such a [[plan]] could hardly be carried through successfully. He therefore [[elected]] [[bold]]ly to disclose the third plan—openly to [[announce]] his [[divinity]], acknowledge the [[truthfulness]] of [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]]'s [[confession]], and directly [[proclaim]] to [[the twelve]] that he was a [[Son of God]].

157:5.2 [[Jesus]] had sought to live his life on [[earth]] and complete his [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_120 bestowal mission] as the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man]. His followers were disposed to regard him as the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_Messianism expected Messiah]. Knowing that he could never fulfill their [[Messiah|Messianic]] [[expectations]], he endeavored to [[effect]] such a [[modification]] of their [[concept]] of the [[Messiah]] as would enable him partially to meet their [[expectations]]. But he now [[recognized]] that such a [[plan]] could hardly be carried through successfully. He therefore [[elected]] [[bold]]ly to disclose the third plan—openly to [[announce]] his [[divinity]], acknowledge the [[truthfulness]] of [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]]'s [[confession]], and directly [[proclaim]] to [[the twelve]] that he was a [[Son of God]].

157:5.3 For three years [[Jesus]] had been [[proclaiming]] that he was the " [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man], " while for these same [[three]] years [[the apostles]] had been increasingly insistent that he was the [[expected]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_Messianism Jewish Messiah]. He now disclosed that he was the [[Son of God]], and upon the [[concept]] of the combined [[nature]] of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] and the [[Son of God]], he determined to build the [[kingdom of heaven]]. He had [[decided]] to refrain from further [[efforts]] to convince them that he was not the [[Messiah]]. He now [[proposed]] boldly to [[reveal]] to them what he is, and then to [[ignore]] their [[determination]] to [[persist]] in regarding him as the [[Messiah]].

157:5.3 For three years [[Jesus]] had been [[proclaiming]] that he was the " [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man], " while for these same [[three]] years [[the apostles]] had been increasingly insistent that he was the [[expected]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_Messianism Jewish Messiah]. He now disclosed that he was the [[Son of God]], and upon the [[concept]] of the combined [[nature]] of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] and the [[Son of God]], he determined to build the [[kingdom of heaven]]. He had [[decided]] to refrain from further [[efforts]] to convince them that he was not the [[Messiah]]. He now [[proposed]] boldly to [[reveal]] to them what he is, and then to [[ignore]] their [[determination]] to [[persist]] in regarding him as the [[Messiah]].

==157:6. THE NEXT AFTERNOON==

==157:6. THE NEXT AFTERNOON==

157:6.1 [[Jesus]] and [[the apostles]] remained another day at the [[home]] of Celsus, waiting for [[messengers]] to arrive from [[David Zebedee]] with [[funds]]. Following the collapse of the [[popularity]] of [[Jesus]] with the [[Public|masses]] there occurred a great falling off in [[revenue]]. When they reached [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesarea_Philippi Caesarea-Philippi], the [[treasury]] was empty. [[Matthew, the Apostle|Matthew]] was loath to leave [[Jesus]] and his brethren at such a time, and he had no ready [[funds]] of his own to hand over to [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] as he had so many times done in the [[past]]. However, [[David Zebedee]] had foreseen this [[probable]] diminution of [[revenue]] and had accordingly instructed his [[messengers]] that, as they made their way through [[Judea]], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samaria Samaria], and [[Galilee]], they should act as collectors of [[money]] to be forwarded to the [[exiled]] [[apostles]] and their [[the Master|Master]]. And so, by evening of this day, these  arrived from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethsaida Bethsaida] bringing [[funds]] sufficient to sustain [[the apostles]] until their return to embark upon the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decapolis Decapolis] [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_159 tour]. [[Matthew, the Apostle|Matthew]] expected to have [[money]] from the sale of his last piece of [[property]] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum] by that time, having arranged that these funds should be [[anonymous]]ly turned over to [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]].

157:6.1 [[Jesus]] and [[the apostles]] remained another day at the [[home]] of Celsus, waiting for [[messengers]] to arrive from [[David Zebedee]] with [[funds]]. Following the collapse of the [[popularity]] of [[Jesus]] with the [[Public|masses]] there occurred a great falling off in [[revenue]]. When they reached [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesarea_Philippi Caesarea-Philippi], the [[treasury]] was empty. [[Matthew, the Apostle|Matthew]] was loath to leave [[Jesus]] and his brethren at such a time, and he had no ready [[funds]] of his own to hand over to [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] as he had so many times done in the [[past]]. However, [[David Zebedee]] had foreseen this [[probable]] diminution of [[revenue]] and had accordingly instructed his [[messengers]] that, as they made their way through [[Judea]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samaria Samaria], and [[Galilee]], they should act as collectors of [[money]] to be forwarded to the [[exiled]] [[apostles]] and their [[the Master|Master]]. And so, by evening of this day, these  arrived from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethsaida Bethsaida] bringing [[funds]] sufficient to sustain [[the apostles]] until their return to embark upon the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decapolis Decapolis] [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_159 tour]. [[Matthew, the Apostle|Matthew]] expected to have [[money]] from the sale of his last piece of [[property]] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum] by that time, having arranged that these funds should be [[anonymous]]ly turned over to [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]].

157:6.2 Neither [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] nor the other [[apostles]] had a very adequate conception of [[Jesus]]' [[divinity]]. They little [[realized]] that this was the beginning of a new [[epoch]] in their [[the Master|Master]]'s [[career]] on [[earth]], the time when the [[teacher]]-[[healer]] was becoming the newly conceived [[Messiah]]—the [[Son of God]]. From this time on a new note [[appeared]] in [[the Master]]'s [[message]]. Henceforth his one [[ideal]] of living was the [[revelation]] of [[the Father]], while his one [[idea]] in [[teaching]] was to present to his [[universe]] the [[personification]] of that [[supreme]] [[wisdom]] which can only be [[comprehended]] by living it. He came that we all might have life and have it more [[abundantly]].

157:6.2 Neither [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] nor the other [[apostles]] had a very adequate conception of [[Jesus]]' [[divinity]]. They little [[realized]] that this was the beginning of a new [[epoch]] in their [[the Master|Master]]'s [[career]] on [[earth]], the time when the [[teacher]]-[[healer]] was becoming the newly conceived [[Messiah]]—the [[Son of God]]. From this time on a new note [[appeared]] in [[the Master]]'s [[message]]. Henceforth his one [[ideal]] of living was the [[revelation]] of [[the Father]], while his one [[idea]] in [[teaching]] was to present to his [[universe]] the [[personification]] of that [[supreme]] [[wisdom]] which can only be [[comprehended]] by living it. He came that we all might have life and have it more [[abundantly]].

157:6.3 [[Jesus]] now entered upon the fourth and last stage of his [[human]] life in the [[flesh]]. The first [[stage]] was that of his [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_123 childhood], the years when he was only dimly [[conscious]] of his [[origin]], [[nature]], and [[destiny]] as a [[human being]]. The second [[stage]] was the increasingly [[self-conscious]] years of [[youth]] and [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_128 advancing manhood], during which he came more clearly to [[comprehend]] his [[divine]] [[nature]] and [[human]] [[mission]]. This second stage ended with the [[experiences]] and [[revelations]] associated with [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_136#136:2._THE_BAPTISM_OF_JESUS his baptism]. The third [[stage]] of [[the Master]]'s [[earth]] [[experience]] extended from the [[baptism]] through the years of his ministry as [[teacher]] and [[healer]] and up to this momentous hour of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_157#157:3._PETER.27S_CONFESSION Peter's confession] at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesarea_Philippi Caesarea-Philippi]. This third period of his [[earth]] life [[embraced]] the times when his [[apostles]] and his immediate followers knew him as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] and regarded him as the [[Messiah]]. The fourth and last period of his [[earth]] [[career]] began here at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesarea_Philippi Caesarea-Philippi] and extended on to the [[crucifixion]]. This [[stage]] of his [[ministry]] was characterized by his acknowledgment of [[divinity]] and [[embraced]] the [[labors]] of his last year in the [[flesh]]. During the fourth period, while the [[majority]] of his followers still regarded him as the [[Messiah]], he became known to [[the apostles]] as the [[Son of God]]. [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]]'s [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_157#157:3._PETER.27S_CONFESSION confession] marked the beginning of the new period of the more complete [[realization]] of the [[truth]] of his [[supreme]] ministry as a [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_21#21:4._THE_MICHAEL_BESTOWALS bestowal Son] on [[Urantia]] and for an entire [[Nebadon|universe]], and the [[recognition]] of that [[fact]], at least hazily, by his [[chosen]] [[ambassadors]].

157:6.3 [[Jesus]] now entered upon the fourth and last stage of his [[human]] life in the [[flesh]]. The first [[stage]] was that of his [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_123 childhood], the years when he was only dimly [[conscious]] of his [[origin]], [[nature]], and [[destiny]] as a [[human being]]. The second [[stage]] was the increasingly [[self-conscious]] years of [[youth]] and [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_128 advancing manhood], during which he came more clearly to [[comprehend]] his [[divine]] [[nature]] and [[human]] [[mission]]. This second stage ended with the [[experiences]] and [[revelations]] associated with [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_136#136:2._THE_BAPTISM_OF_JESUS his baptism]. The third [[stage]] of [[the Master]]'s [[earth]] [[experience]] extended from the [[baptism]] through the years of his ministry as [[teacher]] and [[healer]] and up to this momentous hour of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_157#157:3._PETER.27S_CONFESSION Peter's confession] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesarea_Philippi Caesarea-Philippi]. This third period of his [[earth]] life [[embraced]] the times when his [[apostles]] and his immediate followers knew him as the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] and regarded him as the [[Messiah]]. The fourth and last period of his [[earth]] [[career]] began here at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesarea_Philippi Caesarea-Philippi] and extended on to the [[crucifixion]]. This [[stage]] of his [[ministry]] was characterized by his acknowledgment of [[divinity]] and [[embraced]] the [[labors]] of his last year in the [[flesh]]. During the fourth period, while the [[majority]] of his followers still regarded him as the [[Messiah]], he became known to [[the apostles]] as the [[Son of God]]. [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]]'s [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_157#157:3._PETER.27S_CONFESSION confession] marked the beginning of the new period of the more complete [[realization]] of the [[truth]] of his [[supreme]] ministry as a [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_21#21:4._THE_MICHAEL_BESTOWALS bestowal Son] on [[Urantia]] and for an entire [[Nebadon|universe]], and the [[recognition]] of that [[fact]], at least hazily, by his [[chosen]] [[ambassadors]].

157:6.4 Thus did [[Jesus]] exemplify in his life what he taught in his [[religion]]: the [[growth]] of the [[spiritual]] [[nature]] by the [[technique]] of living [[progress]]. He did not place [[emphasis]], as did his later followers, upon the incessant [[struggle]] between the [[soul]] and the [[body]]. He rather taught that the [[spirit]] was easy [[victor]] over both and [[effective]] in the profitable [[reconciliation]] of much of this [[intellectual]] and [[instinct]]ual [[warfare]].

157:6.4 Thus did [[Jesus]] exemplify in his life what he taught in his [[religion]]: the [[growth]] of the [[spiritual]] [[nature]] by the [[technique]] of living [[progress]]. He did not place [[emphasis]], as did his later followers, upon the incessant [[struggle]] between the [[soul]] and the [[body]]. He rather taught that the [[spirit]] was easy [[victor]] over both and [[effective]] in the profitable [[reconciliation]] of much of this [[intellectual]] and [[instinct]]ual [[warfare]].

157:6.5 A new significance attaches to all of [[Jesus]]' teachings from this point on. Before [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesarea_Philippi Caesarea-Philippi] he presented the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]] as its master [[teacher]]. After Caesarea-Philippi he [[appeared]] not merely as a [[teacher]] but as the [[divine]] [[representative]] of the [[eternal Father]], who is the [[center]] and [[circumference]] of this [[the kingdom|spiritual kingdom]], and it was required that he do all this as a [[human being]], the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man].

157:6.5 A new significance attaches to all of [[Jesus]]' teachings from this point on. Before [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesarea_Philippi Caesarea-Philippi] he presented the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]] as its master [[teacher]]. After Caesarea-Philippi he [[appeared]] not merely as a [[teacher]] but as the [[divine]] [[representative]] of the [[eternal Father]], who is the [[center]] and [[circumference]] of this [[the kingdom|spiritual kingdom]], and it was required that he do all this as a [[human being]], the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man].

157:6.6 [[Jesus]] had [[sincerely]] endeavored to [[lead]] his followers into the [[the kingdom|spiritual kingdom]] as a [[teacher]], then as a [[teacher]]-[[healer]], but they would not have it so. He well knew that his [[earth]] [[mission]] could not possibly fulfill the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_Messianism Messianic expectations of the Jewish people]; the olden [[prophets]] had portrayed a [[Messiah]] which he could never be. He sought to [[establish]] [[the Father]]'s kingdom as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man], but his followers would not go forward in the [[adventure]]. [[Jesus]], seeing this, then [[elected]] to meet his [[believers]] part way and in so doing [[prepared]] openly to [[assume]] the role of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_52#52:5._POST-BESTOWAL_SON_MAN bestowal Son of God].

157:6.6 [[Jesus]] had [[sincerely]] endeavored to [[lead]] his followers into the [[the kingdom|spiritual kingdom]] as a [[teacher]], then as a [[teacher]]-[[healer]], but they would not have it so. He well knew that his [[earth]] [[mission]] could not possibly fulfill the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_Messianism Messianic expectations of the Jewish people]; the olden [[prophets]] had portrayed a [[Messiah]] which he could never be. He sought to [[establish]] [[the Father]]'s kingdom as the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man], but his followers would not go forward in the [[adventure]]. [[Jesus]], seeing this, then [[elected]] to meet his [[believers]] part way and in so doing [[prepared]] openly to [[assume]] the role of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_52#52:5._POST-BESTOWAL_SON_MAN bestowal Son of God].

157:6.7 Accordingly, [[the apostles]] heard much that was new as [[Jesus]] talked to them this day in the [[garden]]. And some of these pronouncements sounded strange even to them. Among other startling announcements they [[listened]] to such as the following:

157:6.7 Accordingly, [[the apostles]] heard much that was new as [[Jesus]] talked to them this day in the [[garden]]. And some of these pronouncements sounded strange even to them. Among other startling announcements they [[listened]] to such as the following:

157:6.8 " From this time on, if any man would have [[fellowship]] with us, let him [[assume]] the [[obligations]] of sonship and follow me. And when I am no more with you, [[think]] not that the world will treat you better than it did your [[the Master|Master]]. If you [[love]] me, [[prepare]] to [[prove]] this [[affection]] by your willingness to make the [[supreme]] [[sacrifice]]. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_9]

157:6.8 " From this time on, if any man would have [[fellowship]] with us, let him [[assume]] the [[obligations]] of sonship and follow me. And when I am no more with you, [[think]] not that the world will treat you better than it did your [[the Master|Master]]. If you [[love]] me, [[prepare]] to [[prove]] this [[affection]] by your willingness to make the [[supreme]] [[sacrifice]]. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_9]

157:6.9 " And mark well my [[words]]: I have not come to call the [[righteous]], but [[sinners]]. The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] came not to be ministered to, but to minister and to [[bestow]] his life as the gift for all. I [[declare]] to you that I have come to seek and to save those who are lost. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_5]

157:6.9 " And mark well my [[words]]: I have not come to call the [[righteous]], but [[sinners]]. The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] came not to be ministered to, but to minister and to [[bestow]] his life as the gift for all. I [[declare]] to you that I have come to seek and to save those who are lost. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_5]

157:6.10 " No man in this world now sees [[the Father]] except [[Creator Son|the Son]] who came forth from the Father. But if [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_52#52:5._POST-BESTOWAL_SON_MAN the Son] be lifted up, he will draw all men to himself[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_john#Chapter_12], and whosoever believes this [[truth]] of the combined [[nature]] of the Son shall be [[endowed]] with life that is more than age-abiding. "

157:6.10 " No man in this world now sees [[the Father]] except [[Creator Son|the Son]] who came forth from the Father. But if [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_52#52:5._POST-BESTOWAL_SON_MAN the Son] be lifted up, he will draw all men to himself[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_john#Chapter_12], and whosoever believes this [[truth]] of the combined [[nature]] of the Son shall be [[endowed]] with life that is more than age-abiding. "

157:6.11 " We may not yet [[proclaim]] openly that the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] is the [[Son of God]], but it has been [[revealed]] to you; wherefore do I speak [[boldly]] to you concerning these [[mysteries]]. Though I stand before you in this [[physical]] [[presence]], I came forth from [[God]] [[the Father]]. Before [[Abraham]] was, I am.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_john#Chapter_8] I did come forth from [[the Father]] into this world as you have known me, and I [[declare]] to you that I must presently leave this world and return to the [[work]] of [[Universal Father|my Father]]. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_16]

157:6.11 " We may not yet [[proclaim]] openly that the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] is the [[Son of God]], but it has been [[revealed]] to you; wherefore do I speak [[boldly]] to you concerning these [[mysteries]]. Though I stand before you in this [[physical]] [[presence]], I came forth from [[God]] [[the Father]]. Before [[Abraham]] was, I am.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_john#Chapter_8] I did come forth from [[the Father]] into this world as you have known me, and I [[declare]] to you that I must presently leave this world and return to the [[work]] of [[Universal Father|my Father]]. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_16]

157:6.12 " And now can your [[faith]] [[comprehend]] the [[truth]] of these [[declaration]]s in the face of my [[warning]] you that the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] will not meet the [[expectations]] of your [[fathers]] as they conceived [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_Messianism the Messiah]? My kingdom is not of this world.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_18] Can you [[believe]] the [[truth]] about me in the face of the [[fact]] that, though the foxes have holes and the birds of heaven have nests, I have not where to lay my head? "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_8]

157:6.12 " And now can your [[faith]] [[comprehend]] the [[truth]] of these [[declaration]]s in the face of my [[warning]] you that the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] will not meet the [[expectations]] of your [[fathers]] as they conceived [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_Messianism the Messiah]? My kingdom is not of this world.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_18] Can you [[believe]] the [[truth]] about me in the face of the [[fact]] that, though the foxes have holes and the birds of heaven have nests, I have not where to lay my head? "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_8]

157:6.13 "Nevertheless, I tell you that the Father and I are one.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_10] He who has seen me has seen [[the Father]].[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_12] My Father is working with me in all these things, and he will never leave me [[alone]] in my [[mission]], even as I will never [[forsake]] you when you presently go forth to [[proclaim]] this [[gospel]] throughout the world.

157:6.13 "Nevertheless, I tell you that the Father and I are one.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_10] He who has seen me has seen [[the Father]].[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_12] My Father is working with me in all these things, and he will never leave me [[alone]] in my [[mission]], even as I will never [[forsake]] you when you presently go forth to [[proclaim]] this [[gospel]] throughout the world.

157:7.4 Being from [[Judea]], [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] took [[personal]] [[offense]] at [[Jesus]]' recent [[warning]] to [[the apostles]] to " beware the leaven of the Pharisees "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_mark#Chapter_8]; he was disposed to regard this [[statement]] as a veiled [[reference]] to himself. But the great mistake of [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] was: Time and again, when [[Jesus]] would send his [[apostles]] off by themselves to [[pray]], [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]], instead of [[engaging]] in [[sincere]] [[communion]] with the [[spiritual]] [[forces]] of the [[universe]], indulged in [[thoughts]] of [[human]] [[fear]] while he [[persisted]] in the entertainment of subtle [[doubts]] about the [[mission]] of [[Jesus]] as well as giving in to his unfortunate [[tendency]] to harbor [[feelings]] of [[revenge]].

157:7.4 Being from [[Judea]], [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] took [[personal]] [[offense]] at [[Jesus]]' recent [[warning]] to [[the apostles]] to " beware the leaven of the Pharisees "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_mark#Chapter_8]; he was disposed to regard this [[statement]] as a veiled [[reference]] to himself. But the great mistake of [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] was: Time and again, when [[Jesus]] would send his [[apostles]] off by themselves to [[pray]], [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]], instead of [[engaging]] in [[sincere]] [[communion]] with the [[spiritual]] [[forces]] of the [[universe]], indulged in [[thoughts]] of [[human]] [[fear]] while he [[persisted]] in the entertainment of subtle [[doubts]] about the [[mission]] of [[Jesus]] as well as giving in to his unfortunate [[tendency]] to harbor [[feelings]] of [[revenge]].

157:7.5 And now [[Jesus]] would take his [[apostles]] along with him to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Hermon Mount Hermon], where he had appointed to [[inaugurate]] his fourth [[phase]] of earth [[ministry]] as the [[Son of God]]. Some of them were present at [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_136#136:2._THE_BAPTISM_OF_JESUS his baptism] in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_river Jordan] and had [[witnessed]] the beginning of his [[career]] as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man], and he [[desired]] that some of them should also be present to hear his [[authority]] for the [[assumption]] of the new and [[public]] role of a [[Son of God]]. Accordingly, on the morning of Friday, August 12, [[Jesus]] said to [[the twelve]]: " Lay in [[provision]]s and [[prepare]] yourselves for a [[journey]] to yonder [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Hermon mountain], where the [[spirit]] bids me go to be [[endowed]] for the finish of my [[work]] on [[earth]]. And I would take my brethren along that they may also be [[strengthened]] for the trying times of going with me through this [[experience]]. "

157:7.5 And now [[Jesus]] would take his [[apostles]] along with him to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Hermon Mount Hermon], where he had appointed to [[inaugurate]] his fourth [[phase]] of earth [[ministry]] as the [[Son of God]]. Some of them were present at [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_136#136:2._THE_BAPTISM_OF_JESUS his baptism] in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_river Jordan] and had [[witnessed]] the beginning of his [[career]] as the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man], and he [[desired]] that some of them should also be present to hear his [[authority]] for the [[assumption]] of the new and [[public]] role of a [[Son of God]]. Accordingly, on the morning of Friday, August 12, [[Jesus]] said to [[the twelve]]: " Lay in [[provision]]s and [[prepare]] yourselves for a [[journey]] to yonder [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Hermon mountain], where the [[spirit]] bids me go to be [[endowed]] for the finish of my [[work]] on [[earth]]. And I would take my brethren along that they may also be [[strengthened]] for the trying times of going with me through this [[experience]]. "

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