1At the time when Jmmanuel was staying in Nazareth, news about him reached Herod.
2And he spoke to his people, "Surely this is John the Baptist, who has arisen from the dead and who therefore possesses such mighty powers.
3For Herod had seized John, bound him and put him into prison because of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philippus, and had him beheaded.
4However it had come to pass previously that John reprimanded Herod, saying, "lt is not good that you have taken Herodias, because you have committed adultery with your brother's wife and therefore you must be punished according to the law.”
5For this he wanted to kill the Baptist but was afraid of the people, because they considered this man to be a prophet.
6However, as Herod was celebrating his birthday, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and Herod was greatly pleased.
7He therefore promised her, with an unlawful oath, that he would give her whatever she would demand of him.
8And as she had been induced accordingly by her mother, she said, "Give me the head of John the Baptist on a silver platter."
9But the daughter of Herodias wept while saying this, not just because she was inspired with love for John the Baptist, but also because she was devoted to his teachings.
10The king was pleased that Herodias had persuaded her daughter to demand the head of john the Baptist, because this way he was not guilty in the eyes of the people, inasmuch as he had taken an oath.
11But Herodias ' daughter did not know that Herod and her mother had agreed, even before the dance, to demand the head of john the Baptist through her.
12Thus Herod sent someone and had john beheaded in prison.
13His head was carried in on a silver platter and given to the girl.
14She kissed the brow of the decapitated head, wept bitterly and said,
15"1 did not know that love tastes so bitter."
16Then she brought the head of the Baptist to her mother.
17His disciples then came, took the body and buried it. Then they went to Jmmanuel and told him of the event.
18When Jmmanuel heard this, he was overcome with fear and retreated by boat to a deserted area. However, when the people heard that, they followed him on foot from the towns.
19Jmmanuel saw the large crowd from the water, and feeling sorry for them, he went ashore and healed their sick.
The Feeding Of The Five Thousand
20In the evening his disciples came to him and said, "This area is deserted and night is falling over the land. Tell the people to go away so that they can buy food and drink in the villages.”
21But Jmmanuel said, "It is not necessary that they go away. Give them food and drink."
22They replied, "We have nothing here but five leaves of bread and three fish.
23And he said, "Bring them to me.”
24And telling the people to stay put, he took the five leaves of bread and the three fish, spoke secret words, broke the leaves of bread, cut up the fish and gave them to his disciples; and the disciples gave them to the people.
25They all ate and were filled, and they saved what was left over, twelve baskets full of pieces.
26And there were about five thousand who had eaten.
Walking On The Sea
27Soon afterward Jmmanuel directed his disciples to enter the boat and to cross over to the city in advance of him while he would dismiss the people.
Walking on the Sea
28After he had sent the people away, he climbed up a small mountain alone in order to rest and regain his depleted strength. And so he was there alone in the evening.
29The disciples ' boat was at that time in the middle of the sea and being imperilled by the waves, for the wind was against them and the storm was over them.
30However, on the fourth watch during the night, Jmmanuel approached them, walking on the water of the sea.
31When his disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified and said, "He is a ghost!" And they screamed in fear.
32But soon Jmmanuel came closer, spoke to them and said, "Be comforted, it is I, do not be afraid.
33"Master, is it you!" Peter asked.
34"Truly, it is I,” said Jmmanuel.
35But Peter answered him and said, "Master, if it is you, then let me come to you on the water.”
36And Jmmanuel said, "Come here to me and don't be afraid.
37"Understand and know that the water is carrying you, and it will carry you.
38"Do not doubt your knowledge and ability, and the water will be a firm foundation."
39And Peter stepped out of the boat, walked on the water and approached Jmmanuel.
40But when strong thunder ripped through the howling storm, he was startled and began to sink, screaming, "Jmmanuel, help me!"
41Jmmanuel quickly went to him, stretched out his hand and grabbed him, saying, "Oh you of little knowledge, why are you frightened and why do you become doubtful in your fright?
42"The power of your knowledge gives you the ability, as you have just witnessed.
43"You trusted in my words before the thunder came, but then you were frightened and began to doubt, and so the power of knowledge left you and your ability disappeared.
44"Never doubt the power of your spirit, which is a part of Creation itself and therefore knows no limits of power.
45"Behold, there was a little bird that circled at great heights and sang, rejoicing about life, when a strong gust of wind came and made it waver. It then suddenly doubted its power to fly, plummeted down and was killed.
46"Therefore, never doubt the power of your spirit and never doubt your knowledge and ability when logic proves to you the law of Creation in truth and correctness."
47They stepped into the boat, and Jmmanuel commanded the storm to stop. It abated and the winds ceased.
48Those who were in the boat marvelled and said, "You are indeed a master of the spirit and someone who knows the laws of Creation.
49"No one like you has ever been born among us, nor has any prophet known to us had such power."
Greater Masters
50But Jmmanuel answered, "l tell you there are greater masters of spiritual power than I, and they are our distant forefathers of Petale 9 .
51"And great are they also, who came from the depths of space, and the greatest among them is god, and he is the spiritual ruler of three human lineages.
52"However above him stands Creation, whose laws he faithfully follows and respects; therefore he is not omnipotent, as only Creation itself can be.
53"Thus there are also limits set for him who allows himself to be called god, and who is above emperors and kings, as the Word says.
54"But humans are ignorant and immature, thus they believe god to be Creation and serve an erroneous doctrine, as was falsified by the distorters of the scriptures.
55"Thus since people believe in god, they do not know about the reality of Creation, but god is human as we are.
56"But the difference is that in his consciousness and knowledge, and in wisdom, logic and love, he is a thousand times greater than you and greater than all people of Earth.
57"But he is not Creation, which is infinite and without form.
58"Thus god is also one of Creation's creatures, who, according to illogical human opinion, has no beginning and no end."
59And they went across the sea and came ashore at Gennesaret.
60And as the people in that region became aware of him, they sent word throughout the land and brought to him all who were sick.
61Then they asked him if they might just touch the hem of his garment, so they would be healed.
62And thus it came to pass; those who touched the hem of his garment became well.