Volume 2 · Chapter 123 · Pp. 310-318

The preaching at the Clear Water. “You shall not fornicate”. The affront of the five learned of the Temple.

Chapter 123 recounts an episode where a grieving mother approaches Jesus, lamenting her son's obstinance and illness. Jesus offers reassurance and promises healing contingent on the son's repentance, emphasizing faith and divine mercy. The narrative highlights the power of intercessory prayer and the transformative potential of God's call on a hardened heart. Additionally, the chapter includes Jesus' teaching against fornication and an encounter with five learned men of the Temple who challenge Him, illustrating tensions between Jesus and religious authorities.

Themes: Faith and Healing, Divine Mercy, Repentance, Intercessory Prayer, Chastity, Conflict with Authorities