Matthias of Jabesh-Gilead
This inhabitant of Upper Gilead Homele Jesus rejected by the inhabitants of Jabesh. After Jesus' passage, everything will prosper.
"From thirty-seven to fifty-one years old, I was a leper. Then I healed. But, in the village, I found my parents dead, as well as my woman, and my house devastated. And then, I was the "leper"... I came here, and I gradually made a nest for myself."[1]Disciple of the Baptist and evangelized by passing shepherds, he then becomes a disciple of Jesus. He is one of the first disciples who came to weep at the (empty) tomb of Jesus."And I became poor and lonely. But behold, it is a Grace from God to be again a man and to have a roof and bread. My model in misfortune was Job.[2]-[3] I hope to deserve like him the blessing of God, not for riches but for Grace." -"You will have it, you are a just man."[4]
Character and Appearance
Old and solitary.
Apostolic Journey
Disciple and witness of the Resurrection. Jesus appears to him and says:"You will share in my kingdom celestial."
-"But now, I am losing you, O Lord!"
-"See me in every pilgrim; in every beggar, Me; in every cripple, Me; in all those who need bread, Water, and clothes, Me. I am in every man who suffers, and what is done to one who suffers, it is done to Me."[5]
His Name
Mattathias - Matthias - Matthew: come from the Hebrew "mattityah" gift of the Eternal One.
Where is he mentioned in the work?
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