18 AD, Nazareth
“The life of Jesus, whom is called the Christ, has been the most controversial life ever to walk on planet Earth. The most talked about, speculated upon, and argued about man in human history. Yet, there is so much missing information about him that I will attempt to clarify. It’s time to fill in the gaps of this most amazing soul. Time to tell you all about the real Jesus. Who he was, and what he stood for. Many of you are in for quite the surprise.
“I’m going to focus on the life of Jesus for a very specific reason. His life, and the life of his wife, are a big part of the Holy Grail story. The second intersection of the joining of two sacred bloodlines. Abraham and Hagar were the first, Jesus and Mary Magdalene the second.”
“Let’s begin with his/my birth.”
“Contrary to popular belief, he was born in September, and not in December. After all, shepherds do not tend to their flocks out in the open range in December, as the gospel states. The December date comes from a Christian/Pagan compromise in Rome, centuries later than the actual date. But that’s another story.
“From the time of his birth, Jesus always knew there was something different about him. From an early age, he knew he had been set apart. He didn’t know he was the chosen Messiah yet, that would come later. But he did know, as do all prophets, that there was something different about him than your average, every day Jew at that time.
“When he was a young boy, at first he thought everyone had the same spiritual gifts that he had. It was about the age of eight, that he found out that not everyone could read minds, see visions, and prophecy, like he could. That only he seemed to be able to diagnose people’s varying medical problems. Or be able to look into a person’s soul, and find out what ails them. He could do this on a spiritual, mental, or physical level for each person he looked at.
“These remarkable gifts of his would only be enhanced with age.”
“By the time Jesus reached the age of twelve, he was able to teach the scriptures. He accomplished this by lengthy hours of study. Also, from sitting in many discussions with his elders. Who were often quite surprised at the knowledge that this young Nazarene possessed. They asked themselves, ‘Who is this young man? And how did he acquire so much knowledge in such a short period of time?” The elders generally agreed that this young man must be blessed by the Father, to be able to know so much about scripture.
While the Father was telling his story, the large viewer showed various images of a young Jesus. Taking him through the various stages from birth to manhood. It displayed a young, red headed, fair skinned child with piercing blue eyes. The boy would grow to be a height of six feet two inches tall, weighing approximately two hundred pounds. A well-built man, with a fine physique. Muscle toned, from working with his father in the construction industry. Calloused hands, from working many hours into the night, shaping and forming the wood.
“As you can see from the viewer, Jesus was a fine looking young man,” continued the Father.
“He grew up studying scripture, and learning his father Joseph’s business. His father was not so much a carpenter, as a building contractor. A craftsman. Joseph was what would be called nowadays, a skilled tradesman. He knew carpentry, masonry, and all sorts of the building trades. His work was of a high quality, therefore his reputation and his business both grew. Despite contrary belief, Joseph was not a poor man. In fact, he was quite wealthy from receiving many building contracts. This wealth would help finance Jesus’ mission when the time came.
“Jesus was the eldest of seven children. His brothers were Joseph, James, Simon, and Jude. His sisters Mary, and Sarah. In order of birth it was Jesus, Joseph, Mary, James, Simon, and then the twins Sarah and Jude.”
“The younger Joseph took after his father, learning all the trades that the elder Joseph would teach him. This would serve the family at the father’s passing. The younger Joseph would continue with growing the family business. Even, if it were possible, exceeding the quality of craftsmanship that the elder Joseph established.”
“Now let me tell you a secret that few humans on the planet presently know. The Joseph of Arimathea of the Bible is one and the same with the younger Joseph. The brother of Jesus is actually Joseph of Arimathea. After all, as the scriptures state, it was Joseph of Arimathea who begged for the body of Jesus after the crucifixion. And who else but family members would want to care for the body and make sure he had a proper burial? Think about it for a moment, and you’ll see it makes perfect sense. Pontius Pilate wouldn’t grant to anyone else the body of Jesus, except to family members. But once again, I’m getting ahead of myself.
“Jesus’ brother James would be known throughout history as James the Just. The author of the Book of James, as found in scriptures. He, along with his younger brothers Simon and Jude, would become apostles of their brother Jesus.
“Jesus sister’s Mary and Sarah, along with his mother Mary, would also become traveling companions of his, once his mission began.”
The large viewer emerged to show the images of the siblings of Jesus. First Joseph, then on to the others. Apart from his sister Sarah, all had dark features. Sarah, like Jesus, would have red hair with auburn tints. A mark of the chosen bloodline.
Next, the viewer changed to show an eighteen-year-old Jesus. It froze on the face of the image.
The Father looked up at the image, smiled, and continued, “By the time my son was eighteen years old, he was ready to depart, and fulfill his mission. Here are the missing years of Jesus the Christ.”
“On his eighteenth birthday, he departed Nazareth, and headed to the east. Traveling through the desert with the Bedouin, his first stop would be Arabia, to check on the sons of Ishmael.”
“He traveled with a tribal chief by the name of Ibrahim.” The Father of all things paused, let out a chuckle, and continued, “Who tried to marry Jesus off to one of his many daughters, but Jesus wasn’t having any of that. He knew that his marriage would come later in life. This trip was not meant to begin a family, but for educational purposes only.”
“While journeying with Ibrahim, Jesus discussed with his Bedouin host, much of the history of the sons of Abraham and Ishmael. The Bedouin Ibrahim had extensive knowledge of the history of his people, and desired to share it with Jesus. In return, Jesus shared with Ibrahim the knowledge of the sons of Abraham and Isaac. Needless to say, they had many fascinating discussions which lasted into the late of many nights.”
“The Bedouin caravan travelled all the way to Mecca. So they could trade their goods with the merchants of that town. While they were there, Jesus visited the Kaaba. A site which was extremely sacred to the Arabians. In their eyes, it is the house of the holy, or my sacred place.
“The locals told Jesus that this house of God was built by none other than Abraham and Ishmael. I will not tell you whether this is true. Consider your hearts, and you’ll know the answer. What I will tell you is that Ishmael’s eldest son Nebaioth had a hand in its construction.”
“I will also tell you there was a combat free zone set up for twenty miles in all directions of the Kaaba. War was not allowed anywhere near this holy site. Making Mecca a wonderful trading center between many peoples and nations. And once a year, during the holiest days of the Bedouin, they would all gather to the Kaaba to pay their respects to this holy place, and trade with one another. This tradition would later be known as the Hajj in Islam. It was during this time frame that Ibrahim and his guest Jesus arrived in Mecca.”
The viewer appeared to show many pilgrims circling the Kaaba. Thousands and thousands of Bedouin paying their respects to this sacred site.
The Ancient of Days asked, “Do you see what can happen when warring tribes agree to terms of peace? You’re looking at the results here on this large screen. People coming together for a common good. A common belief, which leads to peace. For thirty days each year, they cease fire, and pray to their common God, me. Bitter enemies, until it’s time for them to come together and worship.”
“Jesus would come to spend three years in Arabia, observing and learning from the sons of Abraham and Ishmael. Discussing their various beliefs with mutual respect. Paying homage to the God of Abraham.”
“The Bedouin showed Jesus the true mountain of Moses. Showed him the true site of the burning bush, which lay not at the Sinai Peninsula, but instead in Midian. At a mountain, which in modern times is called Jabal al Lawz.
“Jesus learned after spending time with the Bedouin, that they were a people strong in faith. And it would be that faith which had sustained them through many trials and tribulations. They always believed that the God of Abraham, or Allah as they call me, would guide and protect them. Which I did. For I have always had many plans in regards to the sons of Ishmael. Or the Arabians as they were now being called.
“Jesus would spend a wonderful, and fact finding three years with his cousins to the east. He prophesied to them. Telling them that in future years, Ishmael would return as a prophet, to help guide his race. This prophecy would be fulfilled more than six hundred years later in the life of Mohammed. And will again be fulfilled at the end of the age with the King of the South.”
At the mention of the term, “King of the South,” Gabriel and Michael exchanged knowing looks to one another.
The Father of all things looked at his two commanders, smiled a knowing smile, and continued, “At the end of three years, Jesus said his goodbyes to the sons of Ishmael. He then proceeded to Persia, to spend time with another spiritual order who follows the prophet known as Zoroaster.”
“Jesus was now twenty-one when he entered Persia. A growing man, whose wisdom had just been increased thanks to the Arabians. Now it was time to increase it some more from the Persians.
“It was during his time with the Persians, that Jesus discussed with them the topics of cosmic dualism, monotheism, messianism, and the laws of free will. Under discussion, was that each soul was to help renew the world towards perfection. These are things that fell in line with the beliefs of Jesus.”
“From those who studied Zoroaster, Jesus learned the tenets of good thoughts, good words, and good deeds. That there is only one path, and that is the path of truth. That we are all to do the right thing. Simply because it is the right thing to do. Once this is done, all the beneficial rewards will come to you.”
“What the followers of Zoroaster believed, along with the Arabians, was that there was only one God, me. A singularly creative and sustaining force in the universe.”
The viewer appeared to show the holy places of Persia. One by one, an image showed up onscreen, only to be replaced by the next. Many statues of Zoroaster, Yasna, and Mazda appeared.
The Father spoke, “While in Persia, Jesus was indoctrinated into the law of cause and effect. That human beings are given free will, and free choice. But because of cause and effect, are also responsible for their decisions, and actions. Zoroaster focused on responsibility. That we are the cause of every action and reaction in the universe. These teachings would stay with him his entire life.”
“Zoroastrians believed that there was one universal God. A God which went by the name, “Wise Lord.” Which translated means Ahura Mazda. That this Ahura Mazda was almighty, but not omnipotent. Therefore, this God fell short of being me.
“Ahura Mazda covers both being and mind. That this is a self-creating universe created out of individual, and collective consciousness. Jesus would also run into this belief, when he traveled further east to visit the Brahmas.
“Truth and order are also attributes associated with this God. That anything that is chaotic and false, must come from some other place or being. This of course is a falsehood. I’m the author of both the truth, and the untruth.”
The heavenly host exchanged glances with each other at this last sentence. The Father interrupted their thoughts by declaring, “Did I not create Lucifer? Is he not a part of me? To take authorship of one without the other would only serve half of myself. I am the author of all things, both light and dark. Never forget these words that I speak to you today.”
The angels of the host already possessed this knowledge. They just had a very difficult time relating darkness to the Father of all things. Their only experiences of him were filled with beauty and light. Love and kindness. Forgiveness and joy.
Once again the Ancient of Days interrupted their thoughts, and said, “And on that note, let’s take a recess. I need to commune with the Creator before I continue. Let’s return in three hours’ time.”