Jesus Explains the Purpose of His Mission
Excerpt: Chapter 24, Four Eventful Days in Capernaum
Son of Man: Urantia, 2nd ed.
Jesus spent over four hours explaining to his three apostles what had happened at Zebedee's house and why a spiritual kingdom cannot be built with miracles and healing. He told them that he was praying for guidance, but again they did not understand most of what Jesus said. Meanwhile, as the morning progressed, a crowd of people, some sick and some just curious, gathered at Zebedee's house. They all wanted to see Jesus. The apostles did not know what to do, so they decided that while Simon Zello spoke to them, Andrew and some of the others would go find Jesus and bring him back to Zebedee's house. When Andrew found Jesus with Peter, John, and James, he said, Jesus said, Andrew, have I not taught you and these others that my mission on earth is to reveal the Father and that my message is announcing the kingdom of heaven? How is it then that you would have me turn aside from my work just to gratify the curious and those looking for signs and wonders? We have been with these people for months, but have they flocked to us in droves to hear the good news of the kingdom? Why are they all here now? It is not to heal their physical bodies. Is it not to heal their physical bodies rather than to save their souls?
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