The priests of Bethany conspired to spread rumours, but this dastardly plan was not carried out, for sensational rumors soon spread among the people. And this news made it impossible for the priests to spread the rumors originally prepared, otherwise it would arouse public indignation. Because people are saying that Jesus is the savior, the son of Arhat, and the real Messiah in the prophecy of Elijah.
At the beginning, some people talked about John in this way, but John died and hope was shattered, so this kind of discussion disappeared, but the appearance of Jesus made people see new hope. Jesus healed people along the way and preached the beliefs guided by Aroha. What is even more surprising is that he has the power to bring the dead back to life. People think that this is a miracle that must be approved by God.
The news quickly spread across the Plain of Salem as if it had grown wings, and the first appearance of this statement was actually related to the girl Mary of Bethany—
Jesus lived in the countryside of Bethany, and his influence was growing, and he was often invited, even if no one knew that he was the son of the legendary Arhat. But he is a "miracle doctor", which is respectable enough, and many people will try to make friends. A rich and powerful lord lived on the outskirts of Bethany. He heard about Jesus' reputation and invited him to his home as a guest. At that time, there will be many distinguished guests coming, please ask Jesus to preach at the banquet and bless everyone.
All along, Jesus did not discriminate against the poor villagers and the low-status Samaritans. Some people have regarded Jesus only as a guide for the poor and ordinary people, and they think that he would not accept such an invitation. To their surprise or disappointment, however, Jesus accepted the invitation.
Some disciples asked: "Dear guide, how can you accept the invitation to attend such a banquet? Everyone thinks that your arrival is to guide the suffering people to obtain liberation. If you set the lecture hall at such a banquet, the poor will Think you want to stay away from them."
Jesus shook his head and said, "If someone says this, tell them that beliefs guided by God belong to everyone, regardless of rich or poor. Those who think that God only belongs to themselves are on the wrong path."
Jesus went to the banquet as promised. The banquet was set in a luxurious courtyard, and there was a beautiful fountain next to it to bring a little bit of coolness. The guests sat around the fountain, and the tables were filled with delicious food and wine. Some people did not accept the invitation and came after hearing the news. They stood under the corner of the courtyard and listened to Jesus' preaching. Jesus came barefoot, washed his feet under the fountain, and sat down.
At this time, a Samaritan girl came over with a beautiful clay pot, which was Mary, and the clay pot contained valuable ointment. With a pious expression, she poured the ointment on Josu's hair, bent down and wiped off the insteps of Josu's feet with the remaining ointment, and then quietly retreated outside the yard.
When she was doing these things, Josue didn't say a word, neither condescended nor avoided, but just looked at her tenderly. But the distinguished guests at the banquet were all stunned, and the great lord asked in amazement: "Josuke, you are already a guide followed by countless believers, an honorable person from Salem. A Sama girl approaching you so close to you in full view?"
But Jesus asked strangely, "Suppose there are two people who are in debt, one owes five gold coins and the other owes five hundred gold coins, and the creditor decides to cancel them all, who do you think should be more grateful?"
The host of the banquet replied: "Of course it is the one who owes five hundred gold coins."
Josu smiled: "Since you think so, you should understand what I mean. For someone with wealth and power like you, the desire to escape the suffering of the soul may not be so strong; but for her, the feeling may be different Yes, and my preaching was no different.
You invited so many distinguished guests to entertain me, but you didn't ask me to wash the dirt off my feet, and you didn't even welcome me with a sincere hug. And she poured that precious balm on my hair and wiped my feet clean. As much as I can accept your invitation, I should accept her blessing—that is the true ritual in a pure soul. "
At this time, a guest suddenly exclaimed: "Messiah! That is a blessing dedicated to Messiah!"
This sound brought everyone back to their senses, and everyone remembered the prophecy of the prophet Elijah: "The Messiah will come and lead all those who truly believe in Arhat to establish their homeland; just like Moses led The people of Salem returned home and established a homeland flowing with milk and honey."
"Messiah" means the savior. According to legend, people use precious balm to sprinkle the hair of the savior to show respect for the glory of the gods. And the Samaritan girl is such a ceremony, expressing that in her mind, Jesus is the Messiah who came to the world, the savior prophesied by the prophet Elijah.
What does it mean that Jesus accepted such a ceremony frankly in front of everyone? Although Jesus himself didn't say anything, everyone had an answer in their hearts.
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Jesus never claimed that he was the prophesied Messiah, the son of Aroha in the legend of Salem, but people finally realized this, and when they spontaneously blessed him with such rituals, he also frankly accepted that it was not true. Denial and denial. The prophecy that has been circulated in the Salem Plain for nearly a hundred years has such a profound impact. When the priests of Bethany heard the news, they knew that spreading rumors to slander and slander Josh would not be of much use.
If people think that Jesus is the son of the legendary Arhat, then those who slander him will be besieged and reviled instead. People have been waiting for the legendary king of Salem to come for nearly a hundred years. If you want to deal with Jesus, you can only get rid of him like you did with John in the past, in order to completely solve the trouble.
So the priests of Bethany also decided to send someone to send a letter to the elders in the temple in Salem, reminding them to try to eliminate Jesus as soon as possible.
Aroha once made a covenant with Moses, "You shall not kill innocent people. You shall not deprive others of their lives for money or selfish desire." This is one of the ten commandments Moses left to the people of Salem, but now these people enjoy the secular life in the name of Aroha. The priests with high status are plotting the murder of Aroha himself. All of this was clearly detected by Link and Medanzuo who were secretly guarding Yuesu.
Coincidentally, the town that Jesus passed through not long ago also sent another messenger. He passed through Bethany and was about to enter the city of Salem. Imprison or execute this person.
Link said to Mei Danzuo: "It's just in time, we arrested the two messenger guys together, and handed over the criminal evidence they sent to Yuesu."
Just as Medanzuo was about to answer, Amon's voice was heard in the souls of the two angels: "Let the messenger go to Salem, even if they don't go, the elders in Salem are already planning the same thing, This is the test I have to face when I came to the world. You all know what the so-called "question of fate, the judgment of the last day" is? It is the process of how a man becomes a god. But how does a god become a man? That is my Proof. I have to face that fate, but the ones who are truly judged are the people who gave me that fate."
The two angels understood that Jesus was facing such a fate when he walked on this path. As for what kind of verification their gods will complete, Medanzo and Link are still not very clear, so they asked in their souls: "My God, what can we do for you?"
Amon said with a smile in his voice: "Thank you for your protection, but there is no need to do anything more for me. If you want, you can prepare some bread and salted fish for me, as much as possible."
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Jesus knew what fate he was about to face, he was just waiting for the right time to meet it, but the disciples didn't know all this, they were ecstatic because Jesus was the prophesied Messiah. They are the earliest followers of the legendary King of Salem. When they think of this, they are rejoiced and full of beautiful visions for the future.
Maria also didn't expect that her blessing from the heart would have such a big chain effect, and finally one day she couldn't help asking Jesus: "Dear guide, can you tell me? You are the Messiah Ya! I'm sure of it, and people think it, but I want to hear it from you."
Jesus looked at her and replied, "Do you really want to hear it from me? Then, please wait for me in your room tonight."
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Needless to say, anyone can think of what it means for a big man to ask a girl to wait for him in his room in the middle of the night! But Maria didn't dare to think that way. How could the legendary Messiah, the son of Arhat and the great savior, have any unusual relationship with a girl like her
But she couldn't help thinking wildly, sitting in her room at night, feeling uneasy, eagerly looking forward to Jesus' arrival, but she didn't know what to do after Jesus came, what would happen? If Jesus really wants to do something or make any request, she won't have the slightest resistance, everything is willing in her soul; but at the same time, she feels that this should not be done, and she doesn't even dare to touch him easily .
They had been together for so long, and the only contact they had had was that time when she applied balm to the back of his feet.
The night seemed to pass very fast, and it seemed to be too hot. Maria, who was restless, suddenly realized that she had not lit the lamp, and quickly lit the oil lamp that had been prepared on the table. A pea-sized lamp was lit, and the dim light illuminated the small room, and then Mary saw Jesus.
With the illumination of the light, the figure of Jesus slowly appeared in front of Mary, like a shadow turned into a painting, and finally became a living person.