The Gospel as It Was Revealed to Me - Volume 8

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    E.M.V. - VOLUME 8
    Cover page of the 2nd French edition (2016) of "The Gospel as It Was Revealed to Me" Cover page of the 2nd French edition (2016)
    Work details
    Author Maria Valtorta
    Visions 54: from EMV 501 to EMV 554
    Pages 530
    First Italian edition
    Title Il poema dell’Uomo-Dio
    Publication 1956-1959
    Publisher Tipografia editrice M. Pisani
    French translation 1st edition
    Title The Gospel as It Was Revealed to Me
    Translator Félix Sauvage
    Publication 1979
    Publisher Valtortian Editorial Center
    French translation 2nd edition
    Translator Yves d'Horrer
    Publication December 2016
    Publisher Valtortian Editorial Center
    ISBN 978-88-7987-270-6
    Multimedia versions
    Audio MP3 CD, 1st edition (1979)
    Publisher Rassemblement A Son Image
    e-book EPUB, MOBI, 2nd edition (2016)
    Publisher Valtortian Editorial Center

    Volume 8 of The Gospel as It Was Revealed to Me (2nd edition) reports the end of the third year of Jesus' public life (EMV 501 to EMV 540) and the beginning of the preparation for Jesus' Passion (EMV 541 to EMV 554).

    Of the 54 episodes,

    • 11 illustrate passages from the Gospel,
    • 43 refer to unpublished accounts.

    Main events described[edit | edit source]

    • Events referred to in the Gospel: Parable of the unjust judge - "I am the Light of the world" - The man born blind at the Pool of Siloam - The Good Shepherd - The Pharisee and the tax collector - The resurrection of Lazarus - The decree Against Jesus.
    • Events reported by tradition: John will be the light of Christ until the end of time - He will be a "son" to the Mother of Jesus - Judas makes his decision to betray.

    Continuation and end of the third year of Jesus' public life[edit | edit source]

    The wording of subsections and the dating are based on personal work intended to better understand the content of the episodes and do not bind the publisher.

    End of the apostolic journey in Moab and Judea[edit | edit source]

    501. The parable of sons more or less distant from their father. The healing of the two children born blind in Petra. 11
    Reconstructed calendar[1]: Monday, October 1, 29 AD (7 Tishri 3790).
    501.1: Waiting for the man from Petra. 501.2: Parable of the father and the distant sons: God's disinterested love. 501.3: Teaching on spiritual sacrifice. 501.4: Rabbi Sadoq appears and attacks Jesus. 501.5: Faith of the man from Petra who finally arrives. 501.6: Tamar's fear and healing of Fara. 501.7: Healing of Tamar. 501.8: An old blind man insults Jesus. The man from Petra is called to testify. 501.9: God to the man from Petra and his children.
    502. New Discouragement of Peter and lesson on possessions, both good divine and diabolical. 20
    502.1: Peter overwhelmed by the violence Against Jesus. 502.2: Possessed by the demon and by God. 502.3: Invitation from a shepherd. 502.4: Judas is not allowed to leave. Jesus entrusts a secret to Andrew the Apostle who smiles. Jesus remains alone with his tears. 502.5: Instructions for the following passage.
    503. The Apostles investigate the Traitor. A Sadducee and the unhappy wife of a Necromancer. Knowing how to distinguish the supernatural from sorcery. 24
    503.1: Jesus is not afraid because it is not yet time. My sacrifice will be a sun for the world. 503.2: Jesus knows the traitor but does not name him. 503.3: Peter does not like the rider who addresses him. 503.4: Peter has noted that he knows Judas. He tells Jesus his suspicions. 503.5: The rider returns with a woman. 503.6: Who wishes to speak alone to Jesus. 503.7: Jesus cannot heal the necromancer husband. The Bible forbids necromancy. 503.8: Indictment Against his enemies. 503.9: Jesus is called Beelzebul. 503.10: He explains to Peter Satan's tricks. Jesus decides to go find his mother. 503.11: What is supernatural and what is sorcery. Do not create mediumistic relations. 503.12: Be cautious.
    504. Marziam prepared for separation. Return to Solomon’s village, and death of Ananias. 38
    504.1: Getting ready to cross the Jordan ford. 504.2: Impossible to find a boat. On foot in the water and mud. 504.3: Marziam is upset by so much hatred. Jesus sends him to Mary, in Nazareth. 504.4: Marziam fears he will never see Jesus again who urges trust and obedience. 504.5: Finally a boat provided by the parents of a miracle recipient. Peter agrees with Jesus about Marziam. 504.6: Solomon's house is closed. 504.7: Ananias is dead. How he died. 504.8: Jesus will pray on his tomb.
    505. At the Temple, grace obtained by tireless prayer: the parable of the judge and the widow. 45
    Luke 18:1-8.
    505.1: Joseph and Nicodemus are friends, not disciples. The women disciples will come. 505.2: Almsgiving and regular people at the entrance of the Temple where Jesus goes to pray. 505.3: He meets an unhappy couple because of their daughter about to be repudiated. 505.4: Keep praying tirelessly and you will see a miracle on what seems inevitable to you. 505.5: The parable of the unjust judge and the persistent widow. 505.6: The few people who follow him. When the Son of man returns, will he still find faith on earth?
    506. At the Temple, the contested discourse revealing Jesus as the Light of the World. 52
    John 8:12-19.
    506.1: The theme of the discourse announced to the crowd. 506.2: I am the Light of the world. God created man through the Saving Word. 506.3: You say nonsense. Ezekiel and Daniel saw God. 506.4: You neither know where I come from nor where I am going. 506.5: At the Jordan, the Father, then John the Baptist, witnessed about me.
    507. Great discussion with the Jews. Escape from the Temple with the help of the Levite Zacharias. 58
    John 8:21-59.
    507.1: Jesus will speak anyway. It is not yet his hour. 507.2: Quintus Felix has been ordered to help him. 507.3: Yes, I am leaving and you will seek me. 507.4: Who are you? I am Truth itself. 507.5: When you lift up the Son of man. 507.6: I do nothing of Myself. 507.7: We are descendants of Abraham. 507.8: Abraham’s obedience. 507.9: You have the devil for a father. 507.10: You are possessed and a Samaritan. 507.11: Before Abraham was born, I am. 507.12: Escape through an underground passage.
    508. John will be the light of Christ until the end of time. The little Martial-Manasseh Homily by Joseph of Sepphoris. 73
    508.1: Joseph of Sepphoris, an old Galilean. 508.2: The destiny of John, messenger of love until the end of time. 508.3: Home of Mary, the woman of Joseph of Sepphoris. 508.4: Martial, the young Roman adopted by Joseph. 508.5: His life as a bastard rejected by all. 508.6: Joseph brings news from Galilee. 508.7: He will give the child back his Roman name.
    509. The old priest Matan, Homily with the Apostles and Disciples who fled the Temple. The little Martial and the new Circumcision. 81
    509.1: Disarray of the Apostles after the expulsion from the Temple. 509.2: Arrival of Joseph of Arimathea. 509.3: Arrival of Nicodemus and many others. 509.4: Speech of Matan: Abomination rises in the Temple! 509.5: Annaleah calls Jesus to his promise. 509.6: Jesus sends Marziam and Isaac to Nazareth. 509.7: They are surprised that Judas is no longer there. 509.8: The case of Martial causes disapproval. The home of the stranger. 509.9: Departure of Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus. Judas returns.
    510. Healing of a man born blind, caused by a maneuver of Judas. 89
    John 9:1-34.
    510.1: Jesus approaches a man born blind whom Judas points out to him. 510.2: Neither he nor his parents have sinned more than any man sins. 510.3: Jesus puts mud on his eyes and sends him to the Pool of Siloam. 510.4: The miracle and the joy of the miracle recipient. 510.5: The astonishment of the crowd. 510.6: All rush to Sidonia called Bartholomew to hear his story. 510.7: He is harshly questioned by the emissaries of the Temple. 510.8: Joseph of Arimathea calms the crowd attacking the emissaries. 510.9: Followed by the curious, he testifies at the Temple in favor of Jesus. 510.10: The depositions of the miracle recipient. 510.11: Jesus' opponents think it is trickery. 510.12: Depositions of the miracle recipient’s parents. 510.13: New deposition of the miracle recipient. 510.14: The family at the synagogue to give thanks.
    511. At John of Nob’s, new praise for the Co-Redeemer. A lie of Judas Iscariot. 105
    511.1: They divide into different houses. The evangelical conduct of the apostle. 511.2: The women bustle about. 511.3: The role of the woman and the Co-Redeemer. 511.4: Elise scolds Judas. 511.5: Joseph arrives and tells of Bartholomew's healing. 511.6: Judas denies speaking to the blind man. 511.7: It is dangerous to host me says Jesus to John of Nob, but he is not afraid. 511.8: Joseph of Arimathea advises Jesus to be prudent. Jesus reassures his own.
    512. Prophecy before a destroyed village. 113
    512.1: The group crosses the desolation of a destroyed village. 512.2: Jesus stops to sadly look at the ruins. 512.3: Vision of the ruin awaiting Israel. 512.4: Who did not want to recognize his Messiah as foretold by Isaiah.
    513. At Emmaus on the Mountain, a parable on true wisdom and a warning to Israel. 117
    513.1: Jesus surrounded by children. 513.2: The parable of the rich man and the poor child: Choose love rather than wealth. 513.3: Israel has abandoned Wisdom. 513.4: I am Wisdom and the Bridegroom. 513.5: Call to conversion.
    514. Advice on holiness to an indecisive young man. Reproach to the inhabitants of Betheron after the healing of a Roman and a Judean woman. 126
    514.1: Jesus, on the road to Betheron (Beth-Horon), meets a group of Roman soldiers. 514.2: A young man expresses his desire for perfection. 514.3: It is God who, through my words, has put the desire for perfection in your heart. 514.4: If you love, you will be holy. 514.5: Based on love, perfection takes different forms. 514.6: Jesus is called near a dying woman. 514.7: Whom He makes wait for the benefit of a Roman soldier. 514.8: He touches the soldier on the broken leg. Urgent intervention of the dying woman’s husband. 514.9: Healing of the Roman soldier. He will meet the decurion at Calvary. 514.10: The woman comes to meet him, she is healed. Lessons to her husband. 514.11: When God is with men, men can do all Against misfortune. 514.12: I have come to gather all men. 514.13: You hate me because of a criminal. The place is under Elchias’ control.
    515. The reasons for the salvific suffering of Jesus. Praise of obedience and lesson on humility. 139
    515.1: Jesus' sadness in front of a panorama (Judea). Theatrical imitation that Judas makes of Jesus. 515.2: Discussion on salvific sufferings. 515.3: Salvation, originally, in God's plan. 515.4: The valley of sin and humility. 515.5: Salvation of pagans and Jews. Maria Valtorta did not recognize the decurion from Calvary.
    516. At Gibeon, the miracle of the little mute, and praise of wisdom as love for God. 147
    516.1: Enthusiastic man at the well of Gibeon. 516.2: Healing of a mute child. 516.3: At the synagogue: the search for God. 516.4: The impact of good deeds. Example of Solomon and his sin. 516.5: Seek Wisdom because the one who loves knows all and has all.
    517. On the way to Nob, Judas' remorse after a discussion. 152
    517.1: Judas is obsessed with a temporal kingdom. 517.2: Jesus' fatigue is mainly moral. 517.3: Praise of those of Gibeon. 517.4: Sensuality and victim souls. 517.5: Judas' sincere return.
    518. In Jerusalem, encounter with the healed blind man. The discourse revealing Jesus as the Good Shepherd. 157
    John 9:35 to 10:21.
    518.3: Who recognizes and worships him. 518.4: Jesus denounces the Pharisees. 518.5: I am the Door and the Shepherd. Discussion on the nature of the Messiah 518.6 518.7: I am the true Messiah. 518.8: I am the good Shepherd. 518.9: There will be one sheepfold. 518.10: Sidonia called Bartholomew will follow Jesus.
    519. Inexplicable absence of Judas and stop at Bethany, at Lazarus’, who is not leprous. 168
    519.1: Jesus waits for Judas who has gone away. 519.2: Faced with the Apostles’ despair over Judas, Jesus speaks of the salvation of a soul. 519.3: Lazarus’s flesh falls in lumps. 519.4: Martha fears her brother has leprosy. 519.5: To be sure he does not, Mary Magdalene has gone to the valleys of lepers. 519.6: Jesus in turn reassures Martha and Lazarus whom he embraces. 519.7: You will send Judas to Bethabara. Jesus still waits for the fugitive.
    520. Discourse on Judas, absent, and arrival at Techua with old Eli-Hanna. 175
    520.1: The Zealot and Bartholomew will wait for Judas. 520.2: Thoughtful Apostles seeing Judas' attitude and Jesus' sadness. 520.3: Thomas regrets having led Judas to Jesus. 520.4: Reproach from Jesus to the Apostles: Judas shows man as he is. 520.5: To Matthew: good will is necessary for conversion. 520.6: An old hungry man, driven out by his son because of the Messiah. 520.7: Protection promised to the beggar who asks nothing for himself. 520.8: Who can that unworthy son be? 520.9: Eli-Hanna, who wants to work, will be entrusted to a certain Simon. 520.10: Who welcomes him warmly. 520.11: The old man recognizes Jesus by the names he heard Judas pronounce at his son’s house, which he frequents. Eli-Hanna is a Consolation for Jesus.
    521. At Techua, Jesus bids farewell to the inhabitants and old Eli-Hanna, the first persecuted because of Jesus. 186
    521.1: The work entrusted to Eli-Hanna. 521.2: Those deceivers who sell spoiled goods. 521.3: Despite the deceivers, remain faithful to my Doctrine. 521.4: God to the people of Techua. 521.5: Eli-Hanna is a martyr of justice. 521.6: Jesus distracts Peter from his questions about Judas.
    522. Arrival in Jericho. The earthly love of the crowd and the supernatural love of Zacchaeus, the convert. 192
    522.1: Enthusiastic man of the crowd. 522.2: Zacchaeus’ vain efforts to reach Jesus. 522.3: Final useless efforts to break through the crowd. 522.4: Jesus greets his physical and moral tenacity. 522.5: Public praise of Zacchaeus’ love. 522.6: Sensitive love and spiritual love. 522.7: Zacchaeus hosts Jesus and his own in his house. 522.8: Jesus approves the apostolic activity of the convert. 522.9: Zacchaeus warns Jesus of what is being plotted.
    523. In Jericho. Jesus is asked what is his judgment on a woman. The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, after a comparison between sinners and the sick. 200
    Luke 18:9-14.
    523.1: Jesus followed by a heterogeneous group of foreign converts. 523.2: The Disciples submit a case to him: possessed or prophetess? 523.3: Distant healing of a dying son. 523.4: You are now advanced enough to understand the Word. 523.5: First parable: The sick man and the good sufferer: The sinner and the just man. 523.6: Imitate the converted sinner. 523.7: Parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. The preliminaries. 523.8: The parable continued: Pride and humility. 523.9: Return to Zacchaeus’ house. 432
    524. In Jericho. In Zacchaeus’ house with the converted sinners. 210
    524.1: Zacchaeus procured a domain for the community life of converts. 524.2: How he converted Demetis, a converted sinner, then others. 524.3: The remorse of past crimes tortures several of them. 524.4: Jesus’ mercy and the converted intercessor. 524.5: In private, he invites a young man to forgive. 524.6: He thanks him for not having conspired Against him. 524.7: Teaching on soul and spirit. 524.8: He explains to Demetis, converted sinner, the importance of free will. 524.9: The thesis of Reincarnation. 524.10: It is not admitted, but conversion is always possible. 524.11: Jesus answers the jealousy of the Apostles, who understand.
    525. The prophecies of Sabéa of Bethlehem. Jesus comments on her. 220
    525.1: Jesus blesses Zacchaeus’ poor farm. 525.2: Do you swear you do not know the prophetess? 525.3: A trick to test the prophetess which Jesus accepts. 525.4: Sabéa is not deceived. 525.5: Then she immediately recognizes Jesus and proclaims him Messiah. 525.6: And as God. 525.7: Sabéa praises the incarnate God and his incomparable Mother. 525.8: Jesus quotes Scripture in defense of his Mother. 525.9: Sabéa, still inspired, calls Israel to conversion. 525.10: She sees the crimes and the great crime of her people. 525.11: Jesus defends the prophetess and invites her to continue. 525.12: Sabéa prophesies the Dispersion of Israel because of its crime. 525.13: People! Believe in your Messiah! 525.14: She prophesies Jesus’ redemptive death. 525.15: The scribes ask Jesus to heal her, but he confounds them. Not all, however, are hostile. 525.16: The signs promised to Sadoq will come. 525.17: There will always be prophets. 525.18: Sabéa and her parents must be removed. Mission for Aëra. 525.19: The Disciples give up their lodging to listen to Jesus while waiting for dawn.
    526. Healings near the Bethabara ford and discourse in memory of John the Baptist. 240
    526.1: Jesus heals all the little people who are sick. 526.2: Discourse in memory of the Baptist: the health of body and Spirit. 526.3: Continued: be inspired by his radical choice. 526.4: Continued: the example of the Baptist’s sacrifice. 526.5: Consecration by love. 526.6: Jesus makes his acts of God.

    The Feast of the Dedication[edit | edit source]

    527. The human nature of Christ experiences ignorance and temptations. 245
    Reconstructed calendar[1]: Wednesday, November 7, 29 AD (14 Marheshwân (Boul) 3790).
    527.1: Jesus is sad. The Apostles wonder. Perhaps because Lazarus is not healed? 527.2: Exchange on Jesus’ zeal for sinners. 527.3: Why such attention paid to Judas? 527.4: Does Jesus really know everything about Judas? 527.5: John will ask Jesus the question. 527.6: Jesus, his divine and human knowledge. 527.7: Jesus also has feelings and undergoes temptations. 527.8: John will report the teaching. Jesus' prayer to endure hidden sin.
    528. In Nob, maternal comfort from Elise and the disturbing return of Judas. 250
    528.1: Elise acted well towards Judas. 528.2: Jesus asks Elise to comfort him like a mother. 528.3: Judas, who appears, is brazen and ironic towards John of Nob and Elise. 528.4: Confronted by Jesus, he is surprised that he forgives his escapades. 528.5: Judas boasts of having performed miracles. The Apostles are astonished by his attitude. 528.6: Jesus feeds on Elise's honey. The mood is gloomy.
    529. Teachings to the Apostles, while they do manual work in John of Nob’s house. 255
    529.1: Working in old John's garden. 529.2: You do not die only from disease, Jesus prophesies. 529.3: Calm that seems to precede the storm. 529.4: Judas brings plants to old John. 529.5: Miracles, proof of holiness? 529.6: Hidden demonic possessions. 529.7: Judas insists on his past to old John. 529.8: Who recalls his past and desires death, but Jesus invites him to accept God's will.
    530. Another night of Judas’ sin. 264
    530.1: At dawn, Jesus waits for Judas who has not returned. 530.2: Judas monologues while searching for the lighter. 530.3: In the darkness, he bumps into Jesus, to whom he brazenly lies. 530.4: You are a sick man who does not want to heal. Open your heart to me, I love you. 530.5: It is too late, cast me away. Jesus casts no one away.
    531. In Nob, sick and pilgrims come from everywhere. Valeria and divorce. The healing of little Levi. 269
    531.1: Healing of the paralyzed from Tyre. 531.2: Jesus' teaching: No discrimination. 531.3: I am the universal Shepherd. Good desires are caused by God. 531.4: Heal spirits before healing bodies. 531.5: Maria Valtorta notes Jesus' infinite weariness. 531.6: Everyone wishes he would rest. Love soothes more than bed rest. 531.7: Arrival of Valeria and her daughter. 531.8: Impressed homage of Valeria and spontaneous of Faustina. 531.9: Claudia watches over Jesus’ interests with Pilate. 531.10: God loved you so much. Your disordered affections. 531.11: Valeria, abandoned by her husband, has only her daughter left. She wants to become a proselyte. 531.12: Respect due to your ancient virtues. 531.13: Divorce is no longer permitted. 531.14: The indissolubility of marriage. 531.15: Learning to live heroically. True life in God. 531.16: Valeria returns to Jeanne de Kouza’s castle where she found refuge. 531.17: Peter troubled by the presence of a Roman woman. The same for Judas. 531.18: Jesus sends Andrew the Apostle to deliver Faustina’s flowers to little Levi. 531.19: Jesus is called back by Levi's aid. 531.20: Healing of little Levi struck by sudden peritonitis. 531.21: Let it be known that Jesus knows the state of hearts. Nob escorts Jesus to John's little house.
    532. Preparation for the Feast of the Dedication. A prostitute is sent to Jesus to tempt him. He leaves Nob. 291
    532.1: A festive atmosphere for the Feast of the Dedication. 532.2: Making of the boxes. The chisel makes Jesus’ thumb bleed. 532.3: A knock on the door causes panic. 532.4: Jesus knows she is a bribed prostitute. Judas refuses to accompany Jesus. 532.5: Jesus goes alone to meet the prostitute in the garden. What harm have I done to you? 532.6: Jesus knows the circumstances of the trap set. 532.7: I am the Redeemer. You are plagued by remorse. 532.8: Do not be ashamed to repent. 532.9: What you say is true. 532.10: The woman sheds her jewelry and her shame. 532.11: She will return to her mother. 532.13: The repentant is entrusted to Elise's care. Jesus leaves accompanied by Judas. The others wonder what happened.
    533. On the way to Jerusalem with Judas, who seems to be making a decision. 305
    533.1: At dawn Jesus finishes praying in the olive groves of Nob. 533.2: Out of breath, Judas joins him. 533.3: He accuses Jesus of injustice for no longer loving him. 533.4: Judas belongs to another father whose face he takes. 533.5: Valeria wants to see Jesus.
    534. Teachings and healings at the synagogue of Roman freedmen. A mission entrusted to pagans. 309
    534.1: Home of Valeria and synagogue leader Matthias. 534.2: Healing of the sick. If you had been there, Zeno would not have died. 534.3: Death and the hereafter. He who believes in Me lives. 534.4: The day of redemption is near. 534.5: The two resurrections. 534.6: The unknown God and the God-Man. 534.7: My law of salvation: love of neighbor. 534.8: Bring yours for the Neighbor’s Passover. The role of pagans at my birth. 534.9: Jesus asks a pagan to forgive. God to Valeria and Matthias.
    535. Judas summoned to appear before Caiaphas. 319
    535.1: Towards the Ophel suburb. 535.2: Judas is addressed by a Jew who summons him to Caiaphas. 535.3: He lies to Andrew the Apostle. 535.4: Takes Thomas' purse and leaves despite Jesus’ order. 535.5: The Apostles split into two groups. 535.6: Meanwhile, Judas runs to Caiaphas’ country house. 535.7: A noisy and threatening assembly of plotters. 535.8: Jesus is just a poor innocent. 535.9: He escapes all traps and all his enemies. He is your ruin. 535.10: Judas really appears as a puppet. 535.11: He accuses Simon of parricide. 535.12: Swears he did not betray them but does not swear he will serve only them. 535.13: The plotters decide to wait for or create a favorable occasion.
    536. Healing of the seven lepers. Arrival at Bethany with the reunited Apostles. Jesus prepares Martha and Mary for Lazarus’ death. 331
    536.1: Approaching the Feast of the Dedication, food and money are brought for the lepers. 536.2: In the Valley of Hinnom, encounter with the first lepers. 536.3: Who call their companions, but Adina considers herself unworthy to come. 536.4: Jesus sends them to fetch the woman. 536.5: Healing of four Hinnom lepers. 536.6: Jesus takes them to the lepers of Shilohan where he heals three more lepers. 536.7: Encounter with Judas who lies again. The necessity for the Apostles to remain united. 536.8: Jesus has no more mantles despite the cold. The foundations of the coming Church. 536.9: Judas reports Eli-Anna's death. 536.10: Arrival at Bethany. Lazarus already looks like a corpse. 536.11: Instructions to the grieving sisters: Hope beyond all measure.
    537. At the Feast of the Temple's Dedication, Jesus manifests himself to the Jews who try to stone him. 343
    John 10:22-39.
    537.1: The Temple is almost empty on this cold morning. 537.2: Jesus waits there for the sick whom he heals. 537.3: Exorcism of a little girl. The demon curses Jesus and escapes into the present group. 537.4: Into whom did the devil escape with a thunderous noise? 537.5: Dialogue between Jesus and his enemies: You expect a temporal Messiah. 537.6: You do not want to understand who I am. 537.7: Free will, Satan's fall, and evil in creation. 537.8: What you are. 537.9: I will leave but my word will not die. 537.10: Jesus affirms and manifests his divinity. 537.11: My works and Scripture testify of me. 537.12: Death to the blasphemer who proclaims himself God! Forceful intervention by Roman soldiers.
    538. Jesus prays in the Nativity cave, while the old shepherds turned Disciples contemplate him. 357
    538.1: After the attempted stoning of Jesus, everyone is very agitated. Everyone proposes where to go. 538.2: They will go to Nob for the Feast of Dedication. Jesus will leave alone on his side. 538.3: Return of Levi. Evangelize as I did. They part ways. 538.4: John secretly follows Jesus to the Bethlehem cave. 538.5: John prays and falls asleep in a nearby stable. 538.6: The eight shepherds discover Jesus in the cave whom they do not disturb, like John asleep in the neighboring cave. 538.7: They will stay, as before, to contemplate the mystery of God. 538.8: Matthias urges his companions to keep the King's secrets. 538.9: Portrait of Jesus in ecstasy. Matthias offers himself as a victim. 538.10: Upon waking very early, the shepherds leave leaving wood and food at the threshold of the cave.
    539. Perfection explained to John, who accused himself of nonexistent faults. 366
    539.1: Difficult exit of John, very weakened, from his cave. 539.2: He calls Jesus who comforts him, warms him, and feeds him. 539.3: John is ashamed of the faults he attributes to himself. 539.4: Did you disobey Peter? No. Consider the Spirit of obedience. 539.5: Was there presumption? The misery of the flesh makes one humble. 539.6: Natural laws are good, uncontrolled instincts are reprehensible. The evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience. 539.7: John's shame for having fallen asleep. 539.8: The shepherds passed and worshiped. Departure towards the Jordan.
    540. John will be a "son" to the Mother of Jesus. Encounter with Manaen and lesson on love of animals. Conclusion of the third year. 374
    540.1: Jesus avoids all towns. They are ready to sleep under the open sky. If he is with Jesus, John suffers nothing. 540.2: Jesus entrusts his mother to John. 540.3: Jesus must die and thinks of his Mother's pain. John will be their consolation. 540.4: Fortuitous encounter with Manaen. 540.5: Who offers his small portable tent to Jesus. 540.6: He brings news of Lazarus and Jerusalem. 540.7: Where unceasing plots Against Jesus are contrived. 540.8: Love of animals? Man and creation. 540.9: Being human with animals who have a sensitive life on earth. 540.10: Nothing is useless in creation. 540.11: Men and horse resting at night. 540.12: Jesus' commentary: Nothing is useless in the Work. 540.13: Who will also be a sign of contradiction.

    Preparation for the Passion of Jesus[edit | edit source]

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    Preparation for the Passion

    The resurrection of Lazarus[edit | edit source]

    541. The Jews visit Lazarus. 387
    Reconstructed calendar[1]: Tuesday, January 22, 30 AD (2 Shebat 3790).
    541.1: The high society of Jerusalem enters Bethany. 541.2: The Sanhedrin spreads slanders about Jesus. 541.3: False disciples perpetuate exactions in his name. 541.4: They mainly came to see if the rabbi was there.
    542. The Jews at Lazarus’. 390
    542.1: Martha rushes to the visitors. 542.2: She believes them attentive but they are only there to check Lazarus’ condition. 542.3: Mary, bold, allows only Elchias to come. 542.5: Meanwhile, Martha is urged to call the Master. 542.6: Mary affirms her faith and drives all Sanhedrists away. 542.7: Then she encourages her downcast sister.
    543. Martha sends a servant to warn the Master. 396
    543.1: Nicodemus the doctor announces the imminent death of Lazarus to the two sisters. 543.2: Good pagan, he counts only on Jesus and points to the sisters where he is. 543.3: Martha wants to warn Jesus, but Mary forbids her, obeying the Master's orders. 543.4: Lazarus’ health deteriorates suddenly. 543.5: Martha secretly sends a servant to warn Jesus.
    544. Delirium and death of Lazarus. 402
    544.1: In a foul atmosphere, last cares are given. 544.2: Martha's secret hope urges her to believe in the miracle. 544.3: This hope intrigues Mary Magdalene. 544.4: Doctor Nicodemus observes a remission. Is it a miracle? 544.5: Be courageous. 544.6: Lazarus, delirious, believes himself healed. Martha also believes it. 544.7: Martha, convinced of the miracle, confesses her disobedience to Mary. 544.8: In his delirium, Lazarus heavily blames Mary, consolation and shame, ruin of the family. 544.9: In a lucid moment, Lazarus confides to Mary: It is for you that Jesus has come here. 544.10: It is the end. 544.11: Various reactions. Lazarus is displayed in his room, already embalmed because of the smell. 544.12: Return of the servant sent to Jesus. He reports words that seem unreal.
    545. The Bethany servant brings Jesus Martha's message. Jesus predicts to Simon Peter that Rome will become Christian. 415
    John 11:4.
    545.1: Servant Jonas meets Peter who first bars the way. 595.2: Then warmly welcomes him but wants to know everything. 595.3: Who came? Why? What happened? 545.4: He finally brings him to Jesus who concludes: I will come, it is not a mortal illness. 545.5: Peter escorts the servant and wants to know all about the meeting. 545.6: Jesus reassures Peter and asks for secrecy. 545.7: Peter will go to Rome and Rome will be Christian.
    546. The day of Lazarus’ funeral. 422
    546.1: Great agitation in the streets of Jerusalem where the news spreads. 546.2: The Sanhedrin spreads rumors about the cause of death and Jesus' absence. Violent discussions, even fights, follow. 546.3: Sanhedrists favorable to Jesus call for calm and deny rumors. 546.4: Nicodemus, surprised by the event, asks for latest news. 546.5: The Sanhedrin meets to decide strategy. But why is Jesus absent? 546.6: Roman checks at the city gate. 546.7: The continuous stream of important people converging to Bethany. 546.8: Elchias wants to ensure Lazarus is dead, but he is already decomposed. 546.9: Old Chanania insists to the two sisters on the obvious imposture of Jesus. 546.10: Facing insinuations, Mary proclaims her faith despite everything. Burial is carried out. 546.11: The crowd leaves. The Sanhedrists are relieved: the miracle did not happen, Lazarus is truly dead.
    547. Jesus decides to go to Bethany. 433
    John 11:6-16.
    547.1: The Apostles send people home. Peter is in charge. 547.2: Peter finds Jesus very tired and too generous giving himself to all. 547.3: Evening meal shared in good humor. 547.4: Jesus announces he is returning to Lazarus’. Protests from the Apostles. 547.5: Jesus calls the hour of Satan when he will no longer perform miracles. 547.6: Whoever wants to follow me must not know life's anguish nor fear for his life. 547.7: I promised this miracle. Two sisters to console. 547.8: The greatness of the coming miracle.
    548. The resurrection of Lazarus. 441
    John 11:17-45.
    548.1: A young boy runs to announce Jesus' coming. 548.2: He was prevented by the Jews from going to Lazarus’. 548.3: Jesus crosses the silent crowd. 548.4: Martha reproaches Jesus for his absence. Jesus proclaims his divine power. 548.5: Two groups form: hostile and supporters. Gamaliel remains alone. 548.6: Mary complains without bitterness. 548.7: Jesus goes to the tomb and weeps. 548.8: He manages to have the stone removed. 548.9: Prayer to the Father and Jesus’ cry: Lazarus, come out! 548.10: Lazarus emerges from the tomb. 548.11: Like a mummy being unwrapped. 548.12: Lazarus’ first words amid general astonishment. 548.13: Jesus and Lazarus exchange the Kiss of Peace. Lazarus eats with appetite. 548.14: Speech to opponents: God has fulfilled the first promise. 548.15: Jesus reminds his parricide to Simon the Sanhedrist and to Gamaliel, the sign of Jonah. 548.16: The garden empties slowly. 548.17: Jesus overwhelmed by the putrefaction of hearts. 548.18: Lesson to be learned for Mary and Martha. 548.19: The two resurrected: Lazarus and Mary. 548.20: Jesus’ commentary: Explanation of John 11:30. 543.21: Location instructions. 548.22: The need for a first-class miracle. 548.23: God hears those who love him but not those who consider him at their service. 548.24: Heroism is not reserved only for those who must suffer martyrdom. 548.25: Pain is sanctification. 548.26: I wanted the evidence of the miracle. 548.27: I wept for three reasons.
    549. Session at the Sanhedrin and audience of Pilate. 464
    John 11:46-53.
    549.1: The news has spread everywhere causing great astonishment. 549.2: Herod, Herodias, Pontius Pilate... are afraid. 549.3: Joseph of Arimathea confirms the news of the resurrection. 549.4: Pilate brings Claudia to take things in hand and change everything. 549.5: The Sanhedrin meets urgently. 549.6: Great disarray reigns there. 549.7: The debate becomes heated between Jesus’ supporters and opponents. 549.8: Gamaliel sides with Jesus and rebukes his colleagues. 549.9: Gamaliel’s plea: He is the promised one, He is God. 549.10: Decision to go against Pilate. 549.11: Some Sanhedrists wait for Pilate who continues his party. 549.12: Pilate openly disinterests himself in them and makes them wait. 549.13: He finally deals with them not without humiliating them. 549.14: If he were God, he should strike you down, he concludes exasperated. 549.15: Disheartened return to the Sanhedrin. Caiaphas decides Jesus must die.
    550. The Apostles are euphoric. Jesus entrusts a mission of love to Lazarus, and absolute contemplation to his sister. Jesus must flee to Samaria. 478
    550.1: The Apostles rejoice. 550.2: Judas’ speech: his part of Jesus’ success. 550.3: Jesus reassures Lazarus about Magdalene. 550.4: Teaching: Purgatory. 550.5: Teaching: the soul is like a seed. 550.6: Jesus reassures Mary Magdalene. 550.7: You have the duty to love. 550.8: A message from young Martial. 550.9: Jesus had to prove his divinity by raising Lazarus. 550.10: Joseph of Arimathea tells him of his condemnation by the Sanhedrin. 550.11: Jesus will take refuge in Ephraim. 550.12: Hasty departure.

    The decree Against Jesus and exile to Ephraim[edit | edit source]

    551. During a stop at Nike's, the Apostles learn of the Sanhedrin's publication of the decree Against Jesus. They reach the border of Judea. 493
    Reconstructed calendar[1]: Saturday, February 2, 30 AD (13 Shebat 3790).
    John 11:54.
    551.1: Nike's hospitality in her Jericho house. 551.2: Mother's care from Nike for Jesus. 551.3: Quick breakfast and departure. 551.4: Silent walk and meal. 551.5: Jesus informs the amazed Apostles that he is now the legal Persecuted. 551.6: You are free to leave me. Think and give me your answer. 551.7: All renew their loyalty, even Judas. 551.8: John prays for all who overestimate their strength. 551.9: We all stay. You all sealed your fate. Let’s go to Samaria. 551.10: Peter and Bartholomew (Nathaniel) the Apostle are sent as scouts to Mary of Jacob. 551.11: Arrival at her house. The hostess’s misfortunes. Have faith.
    552. Preparations and men in Ephraim. 505
    John 11:54.
    552.1: Water and wood are discreetly stocked. We are here until the Near Passover. 552.2: You will leave in groups and evangelize even the Samaritans. 552.3: Jesus goes up on the terrace to admire the beautiful panorama (Judea). 552.4: Peter wants to stay near Jesus and Judas wants to get away. 552.5: The synagogue leader promises his protection. Gifts from inhabitants to the Apostles.
    553. Beginning of Sabbath in Ephraim. Thieves of Mount Hadomim (Adomin). Three children rescued. 510
    553.1: Jesus sometimes goes alone with children to whom he teaches how to pray from what they see. 553.2: John's aura. 553.3: Judas' contemptuous tone. 553.4: Jesus brings three children back from thieves’ house. 553.5: Judas’ reproach on Sabbath respect and teaching on the flexible application of the Law. 553.6: The mystery of suffering. 553.7: Mary of Jacob will put the children to bed and make three clothes for the children from a garment of Jesus.
    554. The Sabbath in Ephraim, on an islet in the torrent. Original sin explained to the three children by a parable. 516
    554.1: Bartholomew understands the children. 554.2: The young orphans’ tears. 554.3: Judas’ reproaches to Jesus who replies. Apostles’ reactions. 554.4: Peter moves away to an island and discusses Judas’ case with other Apostles. 554.5: Peter plays games with the children. 554.6: Jesus tells the Bible to the children while the Apostles listen. 554.7: Judas worries: Does Jesus know everything? 554.8: Jesus comes to remove bitterness from things. 554.9: Jump to the peaceful island of spirituality. 554.10: The parable of the lost Paradise. 554.11: God is also the Father of the Samaritans. 554.12: Judas forgot to pass on their invitation. Gather everyone in love.

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    Notes and references[edit | edit source]

    1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Investigation on the Dating of the Life of Jesus

    The Gospel as it was revealed to me (Maria Valtorta).

    Person of non-Israelite origin who renounces their beliefs to join Judaism.

    To kill a person or animal by throwing stones. This punishment was used in the East and especially among the Jews. (For example, Jews stoned adulterers, blasphemers).

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