The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 2

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 2 · Contents The boy Sixtus' 'return present' to his father Cyrenius: a lecture on the nature and the shape of the earth. The corroboration by the Child Jesus. 17 April 1844 01] Hereupon the eldest of Cyrenius' three sons went up to his father and…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 2 · Contents James in conversation with little Jesus. The Infant's complaint about getting too little attention from His parents and fellow residents. 7 May 1844 01] At these words James also bowed down before the Infant and spoke to Him: 02] "Listen! My beloved Jesus,…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 2 · Contents All that is, has its divinely-ordained time and order. Time and eternity. From futile research into divine depths and from childlike simplicity as the path towards true wisdom. 29 May 1844 01] The Infant remarked to Cyrenius, who had begun to get involved…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 2 · Contents Why the excessive investigations into the depths of God's creations is detrimental to God's children. 7 June 1844 01] Cyrenius asked the Infant and said: "O You my Life! – Why may or why should one not investigate deeper into Your works? 02]…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 2 · Contents The malicious plan of the jealous guests. The great fire in Ostracine. 24 June 1844 01] But hereupon a prominent citizen of Ostracine asked what the governor meant by that, and said: 241,02] "How can this house be safe when one, perhaps by…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 2 · Contents Herod's death; his son Archelaus succeeds him in the government. – The angel of the Lord orders Joseph to return to Israel. – The wonderful preparation for the journey. – Joseph hands over everything to Jonathan and asks him to come after him.…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 2 · Contents The doctor's surprise and prediction about the wise little Child. The Infant's reply to Joseph. The doctor's hope for the Messiah and the Infant's correction. 6 August 1844 01] After a while, the doctor started to talk again and spoke to Joseph: 02]…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 2 · Contents Mary's inner nobility and beauty. Her pity for the thieves. To be good to your enemies and bless them is pure godliness. "Because you (Mary) have acted like God does, you are so beautiful now. For God is the highest beauty, since He…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 2 · Contents Repentant people unwittingly bear true witness. Joseph's words to them: The Lord does not look at a torn hair shirt, "but only at the state of the heart, and the condition it is in!" Joseph is warmly welcomed in the city by his…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 2 · Contents Lusting for glory, the teacher Piras Zacchaeus wishes to have the miraculous Child in his school. Joseph advises the teacher to make a test. Jesus embarrasses the hypocritical teacher. 23 August 1844 01] After about three months, when Joseph had completed the work…