Volume 2 · Chapter 131 · Pp. 365-368

The preaching at the Clear Water. “You shall not covet what belongs to your neighbour”. The sin of Herod.

Chapter 131 recounts a moment of Jesus' teaching at the Clear Water, emphasizing the commandment against coveting what belongs to one's neighbor. The narrative includes a tender interaction between Jesus and a child named Asriel, who expresses his love and friendship towards Jesus, symbolizing innocence and faith. Jesus' gentle response to the child's affection highlights the importance of love and acceptance in His ministry. The chapter also alludes to the sin of Herod, providing a moral contrast to Jesus' message.

Themes: Commandments, Innocence and Faith, Love of Jesus, Moral Teaching, Sin of Herod, Childlike Trust