Summary of EMV

Jesus is in Jericho. He teaches children to be kind to animals and not to be unkind to them. Next, Judas returns with John from his meeting with Diomedes, the buyer of Aglaia's jewels. He tells of his ruse, how he made John look like a young fiancé, how he made him believe he wanted to buy jewelry similar to Aglaia's so that the merchant would give his price. Then he told her he didn't want to buy, but to sell, and he managed to get twelve talents, which is considerable. But the apostle lied... Jesus warned him not to do it again, and gave all the money to John the Baptist's disciples.

Jesus is in the countryside. He is talking to a peasant who confides the good he gets from listening to Jesus (it's exactly the same for us who read the Work). Jesus talks about God's blessing, and about suffering, about how it is atonement and grace. Then John leaves, and Judas asks to go to Jerusalem to meet a friend. Jesus is disheartened by Judas, and weeps quietly in a bushy grove. He prays. Finally, he is joined by Simon the Zealot, who guesses his pain. They talk about Judas... And Simon also expresses his desire for him to meet Lazarus.

Jesus comes to Bethany. This is his first meeting with Lazarus. Lazarus soon confirms his faith in Christ, believing him to be the Messiah. A little later, the three men have a meal: Lazarus tells Simon that his house has been bought by someone anonymous (Matthew). The Zealot just wants his old servant to stay in his house, and the buyer has agreed. Lazarus then asks the Master whether he uses harsh words or words of mercy, and Jesus replies that he uses love. A brief mention of Olympus and the quicksand that bogs down the guilty, but a word of love can help them out. Lazarus then talks about his reading, as he reads Greek and Roman works to compare them with their Jewish books and see God's Doctrine in them. Jesus says there's no harm in reading his books, as long as the idea of God is not altered in him. He reminds us that every action is not sinful if we act holily.

Jesus goes up to the Temple in Jerusalem with Simon the Zealot to pray to the Father. He has no intention of preaching there. Slight reference to the Shepherds of Bethlehem. Jesus plans what they're going to do: go to Jonah, go to Nazareth, then to Capernaum. They will also meet up with the other disciples. They talk about the soul, then about beautiful Galilee, Nazareth and Mary. Judas preaches to men in the Temple. Simon repents for thinking badly of him in EMV 83. The two men then go to meet John at the Olive grove in Gethsemane. There, he has met Annalia's mother, Elise, and encouraged her to come and see Jesus, as her daughter is very ill.

Jesus is at the Gate of Pisces, where he is to meet Judas and the shepherds (Isaac, Levi, Joseph). He meets the soldier Alexander, who invites him to calm the Jews. Jesus makes a short speech to his brothers in the faith. Afterwards, he continues to talk with Alexander: among other things, they discuss the soul. Then Judas and the shepherds arrive. Annalia, who has been healed, also arrives to bless the Savior, and after saying a few words to her, the Lord lets her go. Finally, Judas speaks to her. He is discouraged, so Jesus encourages him and says that defeats are normal in the apostolate, but then everything turns into victory. Finally, he speaks to the Shepherds, and so it ends.

Levi, Joseph and the shepherds are undoubtedly present in this chapter, but they hardly intervene. Isaac affirms that the best are the humble and the little ones of Yutta. There is indeed a lot of resistance to evangelization: yet the shepherd wants to continue his work of discipleship. He teaches Judas a lesson: don't get discouraged, don't look back. Say thank you to God if you've succeeded in doing something today; if not, ask for his help tomorrow. Jesus goes on to say that the most important thing is to keep moving forward, without becoming weary or discouraged, which is already a form of pride. Judas then asks when he will be known in the world, and Jesus explains that he never will be, because the world doesn't want to be saved. For now, the Iscariot seeks to be good. Jesus then gives his blessing to Isaac, who will evangelize Judea, and so leaves the group.

Levi, Joseph and the shepherds are with Jesus, along with John, Simon the Zealot and Judas. They arrive at the plain of Esdrelon. While Levi goes ahead to warn Jonah, Jesus remains alone with John. The beloved declares that he prefers his boat to the harsh torments inflicted by Doras, and Jesus, half-joking, asks him if he really prefers his boat. John impulsively replies that Christ prefers it, because he is Love on Earth. Jesus then takes the time to explain to him that Love is hungry for love, and that few men will know how to love God as they should. Loving is what John is all about, and the Lord takes the example of the wheat that gives itself to all, feeding its brothers and sisters. At the end of this sweet conversation, Jonah arrives. The mistreated shepherd is delighted to find his Master. They talk about Mary, then Doras' abuse. Jesuis encourages him to stay in his place, to continue sanctifying himself and others. He will be able to continue evangelizing among the poor. Finally, the Lord goes to see the other workers of Doras with his faithful friend.

Jesus leaves Jonah, the shepherd of Bethlehem. The shepherd is sad that the Master is leaving and weeps, but Jesus encourages him to stay and promises to bring him Mary, his Mother. He finally affixes a seal to Doras' land so that nothing can harm his domain. Simon the Zealot then asks to speak to the Master, and proposes that the redemption of his house be used to free Jonas. The Zealot suggests going through Lazarus, and Jesus accepts. He then tells him that he suffers to see the good suffer, but that God does not provide everything, for he would then be committing theft from his friends, who must also be merciful and charitable. Simon understands his thought, and says that the further he advances, the more he glimpses the Perfection that is God. Jesus then gives a beautiful definition of the Most High, and Levi, the shepherd, asks to go with him to Nazareth, in his Mother's name. Jesus accepts.

Later, Jesus arrives in his town. He greets some women, including Mary of Alphaeus, who has come to take water jugs for the Virgin. Jesus takes the jugs from her and goes to surprise his Mother. She is delighted to see her Son again, but can see that he is tired and weary. He wants to rest beside her, and ends up falling asleep on Mary's Heart.

Jesus slept in Nazareth. Mary discreetly takes care of her house. She bakes bread and is joined by Mary of Alphaeus, who has a single concern: to warn Jude that his cousin is in Nazareth. Jesus arrives and tells her that his blood brother is coming. He talks a little with Mary, who has noticed his sad sleep. But now he's happy, because he's with his Mother. He goes to fetch the two shepherds - Levi and Joseph - who have asked to see Mary. The Lord also introduces him to Simon the Zealot, John and Judas. Then Peter arrives. He is surprised and stunned when he sees Jesus, but he is very, very happy to see his Master again, and never wants to leave him. He meets the two shepherds for the first time, then Judas, and comments on the Zealot's soul. Jesus then invites them to go elsewhere and let the women do their work. Levi goes back to Elijah and Isaac. Simon the Zealot prepares a letter for Lazarus, with a view to freeing Jonah.

Jesus is with Peter, Andrew, John, James, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Jude, Simon and Judas, as well as the shepherd Joseph. Jude and Matthew are missing from the Twelve. Jesus has decided to send them out into the world, but to do so, he must train them. So he tells them to love one another, to stick together. They must be one, and not despise souls who don't know God. They must all see themselves as brothers, as members of the same family. To illustrate his point, Jesus takes his inspiration from ants working together for the good of their anthill. When he has finished teaching, Judas sulks: he has the impression that the Master favors Galilee over Keroth and Judea. He thus reveals the poor reception Christ received there, which the Lord wanted to hide. Jesus gives him many reasons why he did not despise the land of Judas. Peter is obviously seething and demands that the Iscariot apologize, but Jesus cuts him short. He reiterates his request that they not tell his Mother about the poor reception he received in Judea.