Chapter 88: Calling the Twelve Disciples

fishers of men → sea of human life

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Beside the sea of 🌊of Galilee the Christine master walked 👣, and the multitudes of people followed him. The fishing boats had just come in, and Peter and his brother waited in their boats; their helpers were ashore repairing broken nets. And Jesus went into a boat and Peter pushed it out a little ways from shore; and Jesus standing in the boat spoke to the multitudes. He said:

“Isaiah, prophet of the Lord of hosts, looked forward and he saw this day; he saw the people standing by the sea, and he exclaimed: ‘The land of Zebulon and Napthali, alnd beyond the Jordan and toward the sea, the Gentile Galilee, the people were in darkness 🙈*, knowing not the way; but lo, they saw the Day Star rise* 🌻*; a light streamed forth; they saw the way of life* 🕊️*; they walked therein. And you are blest beyond all people of earth today, because you first may see the light, and may become the children of the light.’* And you are blest beyond all people of earth today, because you first may see the light 🕯️, and may become children of the light. “ (Aquarian Gospel 88:1-7)

Then Jesus said to 👤 Peter, bring your nets aboard, and put in the deep. And Peter did as Jesus bade him to do; but in a faithless way he said: ‘This is a useless trip; there are no fish upon this shore of Galilee today; with Andrew I have toiled all night and taken naught.’

But Jesus saw beneath the surface of the sea; he saw a multitude of fish 🐟. He said to Peter: “Cast you your net upon the right 👉 of the boat 🚣. And Peter did as Jesus said, and lo, the net was filled; it scarce was strong enough to hold the multitude of fish.”

And Peter called 🗣️to John 👤 and James 👤, where were near by, for help; and when the net was hauled to boat, both boats were well nigh filled with fish.

When Peter saw the heavy catch, he was ashamed of what he said 😞; ashamed because he had no faith, and he fell down at Jesus’ feet 👣, and said: “Lord, I believe ❗”

And Jesus said: “Behold the catch! from henceforth you shall fish no more for fish; you shall cast forth the Christine net into the sea of human life, upon the right side ☯️ of the boat; you shall ensnare the multitudes to holiness and peace ☮️.” (Aquarian Gospel 88:8-16)

Now when they reached the shore the Christine master called to 👤Peter, 👤 Andrew, 👤 James, and 👤 John said: “You fishermen of Galilee, the masters have a mighty work for us to do; I go, and you may follow me.” And they left all and followed him. (Aquarian Gospel 88:17,18)

And Jesus walked along the shore, and seeing 👤 Phillip, and 👤 Nathaniel walking on the beach he said to them 🗣️: “You teachers of Bethsaida, who long have taught the people Greek philosophy, the masters have a higher work for you and me to do; I go and you may follow me”; and then they followed him. (Aquarian Gospel 88:19,20)

A little farther on there stood a Roman tribute house, and Jesus saw the officer in 🫡 charge; his name was 👤 Matthew, who once abode in 📍 Jericho. The youth who once ran on before the Lord into Jerusalem and said: “Behold the Christines come.”. And Matthew was a man of wealth, and learned 📝 in. wisdom of the Jews 🇮🇱, the Syrians 🇸🇾, and the Greeks 🇬🇷.

And Jesus said to him: “Hail, Matthew, trusted servant of the Caesars, hail! the masters call us to the tribute house of souls; I go and you may follow me.” And Matthew followed him. (Aquarian Gospel 88:21-24)

Ischariot and his son, whose name was Judas 👤, were employed by Matthew and were at the tribute house. And Jesus said to Judas: “Stay your work; the masters call us to duty in the savings bank of souls; I go and you may follow me.” And Judas followed him. (Aquarian Gospel 88:25-26)

And Jesus met a lawyer who heard about the Christine master and had come from Antioch to study in the school Christ. This man was 👤 Thomas, man of doubt, and yet a Greek philosopher of culture and of power. But Jesus saw in him the lines of faith, and said to him: “The masters have a need of men who can interpret law; I go, and you may follow me.” And Thomas followed him. (Aquarian Gospel 88:27-29)

And when the evening came 🌓 and Jesus was at home, behold, there came his kindred, 👤 James and 👤 Jude, the sons of Alpheus and Miriam. And these were men of faith, and they were carpenters 🪵 of Nazareth.

And Jesus said to them: “Behold, for you have toiled (🪵) with me, and with my father Joseph, building houses for the homes of me 🏡n. The masters call us now to aid in building homes for souls 🪺; homes build without the sound of hammer 🔨, axe 🪓, or saw 🪚. I go and you may follow me.” And James and Jude exclaimed: “Lord, we will follow you.” (Aquarian Gospel 88:30-33)

And on the morrow (next day) Jesus sent a message ✉️ unto Simon, leader of Zelotes, a strict exponent of the Jewish law. And in the message Jesus said: “The masters call for men to demonstrate faith of Abraham 📜; I go and you may follow me.” and Simon ✝️ followed him. (Aquarian Gospel 88:34, 35)