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Jakob Lorber

The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 2

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Jakob Lorber · 150 entries

Chapter 151–Chapter 175

Chapter 151 · The midday meal in the fortress. The captain goes in search of the poor in the city, his return and Cyrenius' praise. The Infant's words of blessing. 26 February 1844
Chapter 152 · The Infant Jesus' speech to Cyrenius during the handing over of the poor people. Cyrenius as precursor of Paul. A prediction on the fall of Jerusalem by the Roman sword. 27 February 1844
Chapter 153 · Cyrenius' query on the divine nature of the Child. Joseph's explanation on the living word of God in the prophets. The correction by the Child Jesus. 28 February 1844
Chapter 154 · The official questions of the captain. Cyrenius' negative reply. The conversation between the inquisitive captain and the beautiful angel. 29 February 1844
Chapter 155 · Cyrenius' worry about the ship. The angel's advice. Cyrenius' gratitude to Joseph and the Infant. Joseph's prediction of Cyrenius' adventure during the voyage. 1 March 1844
Chapter 156 · The gratitude of Maronius, the three priests and Tullia. Joseph's command to keep silent. 2 March 1844
Chapter 157 · The Infant Jesus' affectionate conversation with James. The burden and heaviness of the Lord for those, who carry Him in their hearts. The sudden inability to speak of the hitherto eloquent Child Jesus. 4 March 1844
Chapter 158 · The miraculous tending of Joseph's domestic animals by the angels. Joseph's zeal for observing the Sabbath. Gabriel's advice on the activity of nature on the Sabbath. The disappearance of the angels. 5 March 1844
Chapter 159 · Eudokia's astonishment and restlessness due to the sudden disappearance of the youths. Mary's soothing words. The night's sleep. Eudokia's longing for Gabriel, his sudden appearance and his advice. 6 March 1844
Chapter 160 · James' childlike-merry game with the Infant. Joseph's reprimand and James' outstanding reply. Eudokia's dream and marvellous testimonial of the Lord. 7 March 1844
Chapter 161 · Mary's and Joseph's worry because of the Infant's abrupt muteness. Their doubts about the genuineness of the Child. Mary's futile attempt to heal a blind person with the Infant's healing bathwater. "Do you not know that God should not be tested?" (James). The healing of the blind man through James at the inner behest of the Infant Jesus. 8 March 1844
Chapter 162 · Joseph's investigation into the source of James' healing power. James' interrogation by Joseph. Joseph's doubts. James' wise reply from the Lord. Joseph's amazement at his son's wisdom. 9 March 1844
Chapter 163 · The duties of Joseph's sons. Mary's skill. Eudokia's diligence. The arrival of the eight children from Tyre. Joseph's noble message to Cyrenius. Mary as teacher to the eight children. 11 March 1844
Chapter 164 · A quiet year in Joseph's house. The miraculous healing of the Negro family's possessed boy through James at the Infant Jesus' behest. 12 March 1844
Chapter 165 · The one-and-a-half-year discontinuance of miracles. Jesus as a lively little boy. James' visit to the fisher Jonathan. St. Christopher or the Infant's weight of the world. The homecoming accompanied by Jonathan. 13 March 1844
Chapter 166 · Jonathan at the house of Joseph, a friend of his youth. Jonathan's narration and question about Joseph's strange Child. Joseph's report on the Child. Jonathan's humility and love for the Child and his prayer. 14 March 1844
Chapter 167 · Joseph's convivial invitation to Jonathan. Jonathan's misgivings and confession of his sins. Joseph's advice. The Infant's favourite food: Jonathan's heart. Jesus' testimonial of Jonathan. 15 March 1844
Chapter 168 · Joel's badly-prepared mush. Mary's and Joseph's reprimand. The Infant's leniency towards Joel. Suggestions for upbringing. 16 March 1844
Chapter 169 · The fish meal. The Infant's warning to Joseph because he was not served, and Joseph's negative reply. The Infant Jesus' significant reply and prediction of Mary's deification. The humble Infant's words of blessing. 18 March 1844
Chapter 170 · Jonathan's question about Joseph's inner position on the Infant and Joseph's reply. 20 March 1844
Chapter 171 · The evening on Joseph's favourite hill. James feeding bread, butter and honey to little Jesus. The flies in the honey pot. Jesus' profoundly wise words on Isaiah chap. 7:15. 21 March 1844
Chapter 172 · Jonathan's excessive reverence and humility before the Infant Jesus. Joseph's good advice and the Infant's affectionate words of consolation. Jonathan's stay. 22 March 1844
Chapter 173 · The Child Jesus as light as a feather. Jonathan's astonishment. The Infant's profoundly wise words on the burden of the Law of Moses. Moses had established the entire law in the love for God. The law has remained, but the love has died away. "… I will make the life of those who adhere to the letter of the law as restricted as the eye of a needle." 23 March 1844
Chapter 174 · The evening on the hill. Joseph's and Jonathan's viewing of the full moon. The Infant's hint on vast knowledge in contrast to vast love. The 'face' of God. The nature of the moon. 26 March 1844
Chapter 175 · Mary and the Infant Jesus in a heartfelt and jesting conversation on the hill. Joseph and Jonathan during their 'moon meal'. The sudden lunar eclipse. 27 March 1844

Chapter 176–Chapter 200

Chapter 176 · Continuation of Joseph's and Jonathan's contemplation of the moon. A light over the shaded moon. 28 March 1844
Chapter 177 · Jonathan's astonishment about the spherical shape of the earth. Jesus as 'professor of natural sciences'. Preparations for the evening meal. 29 March 1844
Chapter 178 · The supper. Jonathan's request to return home, and his secret plan. The Infant's successful alternative suggestion. Jonathan's obedience and homecoming. 30 March 1844
Chapter 179 · Jonathan well received by his people. Jonathan's departure to the high seas. The rescue of the shipwrecked Cyrenius and his people. 1 April 1844
Chapter 180 · The happy disembarkation. Jonathan's delight. Cyrenius' gratitude. The shipwrecked persons at rest. The salvage of the run-aground ship. The shared breakfast. Jonathan's humility. The arrival of Joseph and his family. 2 April 1844
Chapter 181 · Jonathan and Cyrenius in conversation. Joseph's astonishment about the foreign ship and Jonathan's explanation. The rescuer's superstitious caution and his instruction. The moving reunion of the Infant and Cyrenius. 3 April 1844
Chapter 182 · The bending of the heart instead of the knee. Cyrenius' greeting of Joseph. The blessing of the cross and the triumph of the trust in God. Cyrenius' joy about the proximity of Ostracine. 12 April 1844
Chapter 183 · Cyrenius' journey and his request to Joseph for enlightenment. Joseph's elusive answer. The dissatisfied Cyrenius and his enlightenment by the Infant. The general departure to Joseph's villa. 13 April 1844
Chapter 184 · The refreshing get-together in the shady arbour of the hill. Joseph's wise interpretation of Cyrenius' sea voyage. How the Lord leads His people. 15 April 1844
Chapter 185 · Cyrenius' gratitude to the Infant for the merciful guidance. How to pray in a manner pleasing to God. The main reason for the Lord's incarnation. Cyrenius' amazement at the progress made by the eight children. 16 April 1844
Chapter 186 · 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
Chapter 187 · Cyrenius' delight in receiving the globe as a gift and his request concerning Augustus. The Infant's profoundly wise response with reference to the divine order. 18 April 1844
Chapter 188 · Cyrenius affirms his love for the Lord. The test: Tullia's death. Cyrenius' profound grief. The justified rebuke of the disappointed Infant and its effect on Cyrenius. 19 April 1844
Chapter 189 · Joseph invites Cyrenius for a meal. Cyrenius' declination referring to his satiation by the Lord. The Infant's praise for Cyrenius. 20 April 1844
Chapter 190 · The Infant's request to Cyrenius to eat and play with Him. Maronius' and Mary's objection. The Infant's invalidating response. The awakening of Tullia. 22 April 1844
Chapter 191 · Jesus' race against Cyrenius. How Cyrenius also becomes a master. Hint on the mastery of life. 23 April 1844
Chapter 192 · The instructive hole-game. The holes of life and their order. 24 April 1844
Chapter 193 · The hole-game – a game of the human drive. The rules given by the Infant as king of the game. 25 April 1844
Chapter 194 · Cyrenius in the minister hole. The girl's discontentment. The 'King's' effective means of intimidation. The mice miracle. 26 April 1844
Chapter 195 · The Infant Jesus' dialogue with the obstinate girl. 27 April 1844
Chapter 196 · New disputes in the second game. The third toss. The ambitious girl in the minister hole. The smear campaign against the Child. The new and last toss. Everyone comes into the child hole; only the Child comes into the king hole. His marble begins to glow like the sun, and the Child puts the radiant marble into the father hole. The basic order of life is restored. 29 April 1844
Chapter 197 · The game's meaning. The three tosses signifying the historical eras from Adam up to the incarnation. The new and eternally last toss: from a child's position, all will recognize the Father. The Father will then be the Father forever. 30 April 1844
Chapter 198 · Mary's and Eudokia's efforts towards the awakened Tullia. A prophetic image of the future worship of Mary. The true lovers of the Lord. 2 May 1844
Chapter 199 · Joseph's typically human, short-sighted questions. The Infant's reply. The universal significance of the Lord's incarnation. 3 May 1844
Chapter 200 · Prophetic revelations of the Infant Jesus: Jesus' death, His teachings on atonement, resurrection and opening of the gates of life for all. 4 May 1844

Chapter 201–Chapter 225

Chapter 201 · Jesus' solemn words to Mary. Prediction that the Lord and his followers will be treated with disdain in the world. 6 May 1844
Chapter 202 · James in conversation with little Jesus. The Infant's complaint about getting too little attention from His parents and fellow residents. 7 May 1844
Chapter 203 · Joseph's confession to the Infant. The distinction between masking and being wise. The Lord keeps Himself hidden, so that no judgment is brought upon the world. The Infant's warning to Mary. 8 May 1844
Chapter 204 · Mary's question about love to the Infant. The difference between the love of man and the love of God. "My anger in itself represents more love than your deepest love!" The parable of the king as suitor, referring to Tullia and the Infant Jesus. 9 May 1844
Chapter 205 · Tullia's complaint. Mary's consoling words. Tullia's introspection, repentance and atonement. Jesus' favourite food. The old and the new Tullia. 11 May 1844
Chapter 206 · The weeping Tullia. A gospel of tears. The Lord has put three tears into the eyes of men: the tears of joy, the tears of pity, and the tears that are caused by pain. 13 May 1844
Chapter 207 · The Infant's soothing words before the night of the storm. Eudokia's great fear. And if you were at the end of all the worlds, I would still be able to protect you! 14 May 1844
Chapter 208 · The terror of the nocturnal hurricane. The wild animals. Joseph's curse over the storm. The Infant's reprimand. The end of the storm. 15 May 1844
Chapter 209 · The boon and purpose of the nocturnal storm: the annihilation of the robbers. 17 May 1844
Chapter 210 · The Infant's triple circumvention of the fire and His prophetic words to Cyrenius: "The Lord will circumvent the fires of the world thrice, and nobody will ask Him: 'Lord! What are you doing?' And only when He will go around the third time, will the last flash of anger be taken from the earth!" 18 May 1844
Chapter 211 · Joseph's question and the Infant's comforting response. The Infant's great hunger. The fish meal. Cyrenius' question regarding the Mediterranean. 20 May 1844
Chapter 212 · The punishment for James and the Infant to fast because of forgetting to say grace. The Infant's question to Joseph, as to why and to whom He should pray. The Child Jesus hurries out with His James and does not let Himself be held back. 21 May 1844
Chapter 213 · The rebukes by Mary and Cyrenius are taken to heart by Joseph. He goes out and calls after the Infant. 22 May 1844
Chapter 214 · Joseph's sons go in search of the Infant. The secret voices and their consoling words to Joseph. Joseph follows the approaching Infant to the summit of the mountain. A crossbeam made of cedar as a table for the Lord, set with lamb, wine and bread. The meal at the Lord's table. – "The true prayer is the love for Me!" 23 May 1844
Chapter 215 · The cross-bearing Joseph. The Infant's gospel of the cross. 24 May 1844
Chapter 216 · Cold fish with oil and lemon juice. The reason for the Mosaic dietary laws. "Now and for evermore it will be said: The Lord is the best cook!" 25 May 1844
Chapter 217 · Why the middle sea can be rightly called the "Mediterranean". "… for the true centre is there, where the Lord is!" 28 May 1844
Chapter 218 · 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
Chapter 219 · The imposed cross as an expression of God's love to mankind. 30 May 1844
Chapter 220 · Jonathan's tears and holy love for the Lord. Every man will be consecrated and be new-born through the love for God in his heart. For: "Is the love for Me not sacred in itself, just as I myself am in My divinity?" 31 May 1844
Chapter 221 · A remedy for the plague of insects. A comet. 1 June 1844
Chapter 222 · A discussion about comets as harbingers of misfortune and war. 3 June 1844
Chapter 223 · A visual instruction on the nature of comets, taking a milk bowl as an example. 4 June 1844
Chapter 224 · Analogical and explanatory hints about the nature of comets. 5 June 1844
Chapter 225 · Why the excessive investigations into the depths of God's creations is detrimental to God's children. 7 June 1844

Chapter 226–Chapter 250

Chapter 226 · The withdrawal of the divinity in the Child. The Infant's last instructions for Joseph and Cyrenius. The night's sleep. James' special grace from the Child Jesus. 8 June 1844
Chapter 227 · Joseph's worry about the morning meal. The empty pantry. Jonathan's help with a valuable load of fish. 10 June 1844
Chapter 228 · A contest of love between Joseph and Cyrenius. Joseph's unselfishness. How to recognize the true from the false servants of God. 11 June 1844
Chapter 229 · The cheerful morning meal. Joseph speaks on the goodness of the Lord. The Infant at the table. Delightful scenes between little Jesus and Cyrenius. 12 June 1844
Chapter 230 · Continuation of the childly table scene. Mary is strict with Me only out of her great love for Me! 13 June 1844
Chapter 231 · Cyrenius' gratitude, gift and words of farewell. – Cyrenius stays one more day. 14 June 1844
Chapter 232 · Joseph's money box and worries about thieves. The Infant's good advice to Joseph. 15 June 1844
Chapter 233 · Joseph and his family. Domestic worries and duties. Jonathan's tremendous help through his trust in God. 17 June 1844
Chapter 234 · The governor's embarrassment due to a deputation of the foremost and noblest citizens of the city. Cyrenius invites the deputation to a meal. The curse of money. 18 June 1844
Chapter 235 · The noble company at the meal. Joseph's advice regarding the social considerations in the seating arrangement. The Infant's annoyance at the badly arranged side table. A prophetic prediction. 19 June 1844
Chapter 236 · A domestic kitchen scene and its serious consequences. The basic gospel of incarnation. 20 June 1844
Chapter 237 · A humble and heartfelt speech of the four brothers to the insulted Infant. His divine reply to His brothers. 21 June 1844
Chapter 238 · Analogical meaning of the meal. The phases of spiritual states on earth: 1. General. 2. Judaism. 3. The Greek Church. 4. The Roman Church. 5. The Christian sects. 22 June 1844
Chapter 239 · The last good fish signifies the Lord's love and His great mercy of late. The sun's inhabitants are also destined to be the children of God. A flock under the One good Shepherd. 25 June 1844
Chapter 240 · The guests become aware of the Infant. Cyrenius' disclosure. A neighbour's judgment of Joseph and his family. 26 June 1844
Chapter 241 · The malicious plan of the jealous guests. The great fire in Ostracine. 24 June 1844
Chapter 242 · Cyrenius' worry about the victims of the fire. "Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein." God is "the fairest judge" to all. 28 June 1844
Chapter 243 · Pride goes before a fall. Joseph's dignified treatment of the fire victims. Cyrenius' noble-mindedness towards the victims. Cyrenius at Jonathan's. 1 July 1844
Chapter 244 · Joseph's active charity. A real consolation in times of serious trouble. An evening visit and dinner at Jonathan's. 2 July 1844
Chapter 245 · Cyrenius prepares his ship for departure. James reminds him of the globe. Joseph's advice to Cyrenius: Act free – according to the will of the Lord. Cyrenius takes the three boys along with him. 3 July 1844
Chapter 246 · Cyrenius' request for blessings and the Infant's divine answer. Cyrenius' farewell prayer. The Infant blesses the departing persons and soothes them with the words: Where your heart is, there is your treasure, also. 4 July 1844
Chapter 247 · Joseph blesses Cyrenius. Jesus' farewell words to Cyrenius: "Having become one in love we shall always and eternally be together in spirit!" Cyrenius' departure. Joseph at Jonathan's. 5 July 1844
Chapter 248 · While fishing in the morning, Joseph and Jonathan notice an endangered ship and rescue it. 8 July 1844
Chapter 249 · The Infant's question about today's catch. The fish-loving Child's response to Joseph's reprimand: "I am at home wherever I am loved!" The big catch at the Infant's behest. 9 July 1844
Chapter 250 · Joseph returns home with Jonathan. The house is found empty and ransacked. Joseph gets very angry about this. A memorable statement by the Infant. 10 July 1844

Chapter 251–Chapter 275

Chapter 251 · Mary cries about the theft of all her clothes including all the table and bed linen. Jonathan's consolation and noble gesture. O mother, accept it from my heart and from my hand!" The Infant blesses Jonathan. 11 July 1844
Chapter 252 · The blessing of the Lord in the house of Joseph. The family's amazement and gratitude. James talks about the miracle of the wheat grain. 12 July 1844
Chapter 253 · The lunch of fish and honey bread. The wilful theft of the household equipment and the little bowl of the Infant. The relentlessness of the little Child against those with malicious intent. 13 July 1844
Chapter 254 · The howling clothes thieves in front of Joseph's door. The serious speech of the Infant to the thieves. The return of the clothes. 15 July 1844
Chapter 255 · 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 is the highest love!" 16 July 1844
Chapter 256 · The power of love. Joseph's house becomes known. Joseph's wisdom embarrasses the famous and rich people of the city. The positive aftermath. 17 July 1844
Chapter 257 · 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 farewell. 18 July 1844
Chapter 258 · The Holy Family reaches their native country after an arduous journey. Joseph's fear and Mary's encouragement. The Lord's order to move to Nazareth. Arrival in Nazareth. 19 July 1844
Chapter 259 · A delightful evening scene on Salome's roof. Cornelius discovers the small caravan. 20 July 1844
Chapter 260 · Joel as messenger inquires about the distance to their home town. Joseph wants to sleep in the open with his family. Joseph's sons meet Salome during their search for wood and fire. 22 July 1844
Chapter 261 · The suspicions of Salome and Cornelius about the small caravan. Salome and Cornelius have a look at the gathering and recognize the Holy Family. 23 July 1844
Chapter 262 · Cornelius and Salome welcome the Holy Family. The tired travellers take up residence in their old home. 24 July 1844
Chapter 263 · Salome hands over the house and the farm to Joseph in the best condition. Joseph's embarrassment. The humility and love of Salome. Her marvellous testimonial of the Lord. A word from the Lord about love. 25 July 1844
Chapter 264 · Salome invites Joseph's family for breakfast. The favourite food of the Child Jesus. Love and joy of the Infant and Salome. "O Lord! – Who can look at you without tears in the eyes?" 26 July 1844
Chapter 265 · Cornelius reassures an anxious Joseph when the latter asks questions about the new and cruel king Archelaus. 27 July 1844
Chapter 266 · Cornelius asks if Cyrenius is aware of Joseph's departure. Joseph's answer. Cornelius explains the secret Roman letters. 29 July 1844
Chapter 267 · Cornelius asks about the miracles of the Infant. Joseph's reference to His speeches. The important words of the Infant to Cornelius. 30 July 1844
Chapter 268 · Cornelius affixes Rome's letter of privilege to Joseph's house. The Roman tax code. The Infant's promise to Cornelius. 31 July 1844
Chapter 269 · Joseph brings the whole house in order and talks with Mary about a visit to friends and relatives. The strange behaviour and peculiar words of the Infant. 1 August 1844
Chapter 270 · The earthquake under Jesus' feet frightens Joseph und Mary. Refugees from the city warn Joseph not to go further. Joseph, calmed down by James, enters the town without fear. 2 August 1844
Chapter 271 · 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 friend. 3 August 1844
Chapter 272 · Joseph tells his doctor friend about his experiences. The doctor's great sympathy and his own experiences. Joseph's anger about Archelaus. Joseph is calmed down by the Infant. 5 August 1844
Chapter 273 · 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
Chapter 274 · The Infant tests the confidence of the sick people and heals the firmly believing girl who suffers from gout. 7 August 1844
Chapter 275 · The doctor's amazement and his humble confession. The Infant calms the doctor and tells him the best (His) healing method. The doctor has faith and becomes famous far and wide through his healing work. Joseph takes the healed girl into his house. 8 August 1844

Chapter 276–Chapter 300

Chapter 276 · The Holy Family visits the teacher Dumas. Joseph narrates his story. The little Child with the school children. 9 August 1844
Chapter 277 · Dumas' amazement and questions concerning the Child. Joseph's Socratic-philosophical answer. Dumas' praise of the philosophers. The Infant's speech to Dumas about prophets and philosophers. 10 August 1844
Chapter 278 · Joseph considers going home. Mary's noble and womanly words. The Infant's advice and Joseph's return. The quarrel with the servants of Archelaus. 12 August 1844
Chapter 279 · The two-year discontinuance of the Infant's miracles. Jonathan's arrival from Egypt. The great joy in Joseph's house and the Infant's advice to Jonathan. Jonathan as a fisherman at the Sea of Galilee. 13 August 1844
Chapter 280 · The now five-year-old Child plays near the brook. The twelve small holes and the twelve clay sparrows. The explanation of the image. The strict Jew's offence and the Child's miracle. 14 August 1844
Chapter 281 · The onrush of those, curious about the miracle. The pampered and quarrelsome neighbour's son is punished by Jesus. The chief justice comes to judge Joseph, is threatened by the Child, and suddenly turns back. 16 August 1844
Chapter 282 · Joseph takes the Child with him on his country trip. Little Jesus is maliciously assaulted. The shepherd boy's terrible reward. 17 August 1844
Chapter 283 · Joseph's sense of propriety. The angry neighbour falls silent. The request of the shepherd boy's father – and the Child's reply. 19 August 1844
Chapter 284 · Joseph's advice to the father of the dead shepherd boy. The homecoming of Joseph and the Child. The Child's marvellous promise. "In the future, whoever accepts Me in his heart as you (Salome) have done, will also be equal to My mother, My brothers and My sisters!" 20 August 1844
Chapter 285 · The dead shepherd boy brought back to life, and his fear of the Holy Child. The father sets him right and gives Joseph and the Child a proper testimonial. The Child's love. "My love is your life in all eternity!" 21 August 1844
Chapter 286 · The false judgment on Jesus by the deceitful village judge. Joseph's intrepid response. The false witnesses. Joseph rebukes the people on account of Jesus. "Joseph, the words that you have just uttered, do not come from Me, but from you!" The judgment of the eternal Judge. The bribed judge instantly turns blind. The Child to the excited Joseph: "Why do you want to vex Me, for I am yours!?" 22 August 1844
Chapter 287 · 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
Chapter 288 · Jesus gives Piras Zacchaeus a ray of hope about His mission. The salutary effect and Piras Zacchaeus' investigations. Jesus as 'professor of natural history': "Where is above and where is below?" "See, I have come down from above!" Where there is light – is above, but where there is night – is below! 24 August 1844
Chapter 289 · The teacher's thoughts on the Boy. Jesus warns the teacher. Jesus, a light to the heathen and a judgment to the Jews! The teacher flees. 26 August 1844
Chapter 290 · Joseph's neighbours and their children enjoy the cosy atmosphere in Joseph's house. The children on the terrace. Zeno breaks his neck in his dare-devil act. His parents' anger. The revival of the dead boy. Zeno's testimonial of Jesus. Jesus cautions Zeno: "Refrain from such games that can lead to death!" A prophetic reference to the later Judas Iscariot. 27 August 1844
Chapter 291 · The neighbours seek advice from Joseph as Cornelius' friend. Jesus warns Joseph against imprudence. Insight into the divine world government: as the people – so the government! "I am the Lord also over Rome!" 28 August 1844
Chapter 292 · The six-year-old Jesus revives Salome's servant who was killed in an accident. Jesus' instruction for the servant. Jesus shuns the praise of the people. 29 August 1844
Chapter 293 · Mary's holy jug is broken by Jesus. The girl's anxiety about that. Jesus brings the water for his mother in His small red cloak. This relic of Mary was a thorn in Jesus' side. 31 August 1844
Chapter 294 · A two-year period without miracles. Rising prices in Palestine. Joseph sows seeds even during the seventh month. The eight-year-old Jesus Himself puts the seeds in the soil. The wonderful blessing. Joseph's gratitude. Love is better than praise! The healing of the shrivelled boy. 31 August 1844
Chapter 295 · Joseph and Mary still want to entrust the almost ten-year-old Jesus to a teacher. Problems during lessons. The teacher beats the Child and thereupon becomes dumb and foolish. The Boy Jesus returns home. 2 September 1844
Chapter 296 · The second teacher at Joseph's house. The teachers' gentle obligingness. Jesus gives the teacher a test: He reads and explains about Daniel. The teacher's good testimonial of Jesus. As a reward for the teacher's sincerity, Jesus heals the first teacher.
Chapter 297 · The eleven-year-old Jesus and James go out to collect wood. James is bitten by a viper and shows signs of death. James is brought back to life by Jesus. A gospel of labour. Be diligent in spiritual goods! Resuscitation of the dead boy Kephas and the dead journeyman carpenter Mallas. The doctrine: "Envy always ends in death!" 4 September 1844
Chapter 298 · Brief description of the temple scene of the twelve-year-old Jesus by His brother James. Jesus withdraws Himself completely until the wedding in Cana.
Chapter 299 · Jesus, the divine being. The relationship between the humanity and divinity within Himself. 9 September 1844
Chapter 300 · Jesus' life and inner struggles from His twelfth to His thirtieth year. Hints and examples to achieve reincarnation as the condition for eternal and blessed life. Concluding remark and blessing of the Lord. 9 September 1844

Source: English source edition (PDF) · Divine Word Foundation · Lorber-Verlag and Jakob-Lorber-Förderungswerk.

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