Volume 3 · Chapter 184 · Pp. 194-202

The small Benjamin of Magdala and the two parables on the Kingdom of the Heavens.

Chapter 184 recounts a recent miracle performed by Jesus, followed by His visit to a humble household in the outskirts of town where poor people live. Jesus requests to rest in a peaceful kitchen garden, engaging with a woman and her lively young son, referred to as the small Benjamin of Magdala. The narrative highlights the intimate and compassionate interactions between Jesus and the family, setting the stage for the teaching of two parables about the Kingdom of Heaven. The chapter emphasizes themes of humility, attentive listening, and the presence of God among the marginalized.

Themes: Miracles of Jesus, Kingdom of Heaven, Humility, Compassion, Childlike Faith, Divine Presence