The document is an in-depth exploration of Matthew 11 from the Bible, focusing on its spiritual and metaphysical interpretation. It includes a prayer, an analysis of the chapter’s key events and teachings, and an exploration of various questions and answers related to the text. The material delves into themes like spiritual awakening, the power of faith, and the relationship between the physical and spiritual realms, providing a deeper understanding of the symbolic meanings behind the narratives in Matthew 11.
Reading 10-31
Prayer – Channel
Our Father, our God,
make Thy presence known to us that that
which You would have us be and do will be
accomplished. For Father, without Thee there
is nothing we can do. We ask this, and more,
through our Brother, our Light, our Way
–Jesus the Christ.
Source:
Praise ye the Lord, for His name is Praised. Know ye this: that ye must live in Him, and yet ye must die in Him. For ye that find Life are on the path, and ye that destroy that or kill that or find the death of that which is the ego, or the self, then has accomplished.
Matthew 11:1-6
And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities. Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples, And said unto him, “Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?” Jesus answered and said unto them, “Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see: The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them. And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.
We have here, then, that which is even as the balancing of the body as is noted in the disciples. That which, then, is the Christ going throughout the body to the individual as the individual is in that which is John, or that which is the intellectual, that which is the overt, that which is the conscious seeking, or that of the mind power that seeks to find that which is as the Christ. You have here, then, that which is the thought going to the Christ, for who that has sought, and even He that has found, has not questioned within themselves as they find, ‘Is this correct? Am I doing that and receiving that which is correct?” And as has been given so oft, even in times of old, “by its fruits ye must know it.”
Q Does this mean, then, that John actually did question?
S John fulfilled the function, even as he knew he must, for that which others must see and know: that John did send. For, in other words, it would not be accepted by the community if he had accepted without questioning. For this was the mind of the times, even as that is the mind of these times, or this time, as to those who question rather than accept all things. For it is human. It is the mind that questions and seeks. And John, representing that which is the mind here, then, as the way, must question and then accept.
Q In regard to the healings, was everybody healed that came to Jesus? Was this an exception? Was the law ignored, or was it just those that deserved it that received it?
S There was not healing of all. There were those who had earned or had come in to be healed by the Master at that time. Then there were those who were healed because they had understood, or come to understand, that which is the law. Therefore, at that time, circumventing the law, (even as the Master of Life gave warning in other places and other times of the same), could be. Yet, they only circumvented the law for that time and then came back to face that which they had earned.
Q During the discussion of healing by our Master and those circumventing the Law, the Source spoke of the Master having given warnings in other places and times. What other places and times was this referring to?
S We refer especially as to that which the entity that became Jesus (and then christed) was as he who was called or termed Melchizedek, Melchezidek, Melkelsidek, what have you, who gave forth warnings at that time. This is the primary time. However, that, that which could not be, even though termed as an incarnation, even as that which appeared, called angel, but not so. Even referred to in Daniel as an angel within the fiery furnace, or also referred to in Daniel as the Son of Man – more correctly, see-which gave visual warning, was as the source of interpretation as Daniel gave. The dreams were as Daniel the prophet’s contact, you see, and guidance. [10-46, 5-13–78]
Q. Quoting, “they only circumvented the law,” please elaborate on souls coming into the earth plane for specific purposes that circumvented the laws.
S Well, you have here many things, see. There are those who understand, or have the potential to come in, to go around that which is the law of karma, to reach that which is as sainthood or beyond, see. Once you have overcome, you have arisen. For this is what the Master feared would happen to some who had not earned, would call upon His mercy, that He would have to free them from the law. They didn‘t do it because they weren’t aware, not astute enough. However, for those who can, even as we have given before, it is possible in one lifetime to overcome –though not probable. For most, it is over and over again. It is to realize, to come to the total understanding (total understanding in the totality of the being) that can radiate out to that which are the aspects, present and not present, being linked as one –the understanding. All becomes one. The law of mercy, of grace, is in operation and it is over. Then there are those who have come in, do not meet fully the requirements and they, too, then have circumvented the law, but only temporarily, and must come back again and face that, and more so, that they have pushed aside. [10-45, 5-7-78]
Matthew 11:7-10
And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, “What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind? But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses. But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet. For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.
S This is to say, that which man expected at that time was not [that] which they would see. For even that which they expected was not as that which was sent. For they expected to see a holy man, the hermit, that which would entertain. For they, even pious as some were, did not expect him to be that which was the forerunner, that which was as the sign, the opening for Him who was to be the redemption of man. For even in that which was their conditions of piety, they were not ready to sacrifice, or mentally receive that which is the evidence. Therefore, the warning is here stressed. Take each and all things, and every day, as that time when your Maker will call ye to account.
Matthew 11:11-12
Verily I say unto you, “Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.
S Explanation here is that John is being represented as to that, once again, not only as to the man, but to that which is the thought that seeks. For how pure even the thought of man is that seeks? It is lower than the lowest thought of heaven itself, which is God. Therefore, even as ye would be in quality in that which is John the man, be ye so as John the spiritual, even in thought, that ye, too, may find that which is the washing away of that which is the struggle or the violence of ripping from self that which is the profane, that which is the earthy, that which is the material. Not at the time ye would have it be, but at that time that God would have it be. For oft man has gone astray by deciding, ”today I will be holy,” ‘I will give up this,’ ‘I will become humble as that,’ and ‘I will do this in such a manner.” It is not in that way. It is the going out, the seeking, the striving, and even, yes, that is the questioning, until that which is decided within self “by its fruits” leads you to then the tearing away of the structure that is the illusion of self, as self is seen in this existence.
Matthew 11:13-15
For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John. And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
S First, foremost, this is that which reinforces the concept, the understanding of that which is the reincarnation or the return cycle. It is also that represented in Elijah or Elias, that which is as the violence, the force, the strength of the brain, intensity of God within mankind. It is also that which is as the trumpet to say, the messenger has arrived, that it is time to repent, to think once again, and become one in that which is the opportunity to open up that which is the soul that is trapped within the body.
Matthew 11:16–19
But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows, and saying, ‘We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented,’ for John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He hath a devil’. The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners.’ But wisdom is justified of her children.
S The wise, then, are those who understand or seek to understand with an open mind that which is God and God’s ways and works. For those who are the ignorant, they set the standards and demand their rewards. For how often have ye heard, ‘Why has this come into my life?” ”Why has God done this to me?” ”Have I not led a good life? Have I not prayed diligently? Have I not given of alms to my church, my beliefs?” They who respect God do not ask rewards or proof. They let that which is God flow and be, not hidden by the illusion of self or of others.
Q What is the difference here? What is the purpose of pointing out that John was very limited in his views and Jesus was very free in his views as far as eating and drinking were concerned?
S These are those who would not accept any way. For they are those who could not accept those who either eat or drink as Jesus, who did not need to fast as John. For John was still that which is the searcher, remember, the seeker, while He who is Jesus the Christ is that which has found the way, no longer is bound by that which are ~ man‘s limitations or the laws that surround man.
Matthew 11:20–22
Then began he to upbraid the cities where in most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not: Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you.
S You have here this, then, that must be taken into deep thought. For that which were as Tyre and Sidon, see, represent that which even as the lower elements or those who have sinned fully and in judgment of themselves and in judgment by God’s standards offer no excuse, for they have lived by what they believe. Where those cities, so mentioned, are even as those who harden their thoughts by saying, “My religion says ‘I am saved,’ ‘we are saved,‘ ‘‘ and bend not to the thoughts of others, nor keep the open mind nor heart, out judge and have standards by narrow religious so-called Christian outlooks.
Q What is the significance of repenting or rethinking in sackcloth and ashes?
S This is that which, even as those days, represented the mourning, or that which was the disfiguring of that which was the outer personality. Those who did so were demeaning themselves for a cause. This, then, is demeaning that which is as demeaning itself, the outer trappings, or that which is as society, or that which is fashionable, or that which is as the outer personality.
Matthew 11:23–24
And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. But I say unto you, “That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom, in the day of judgment, than for thee.”
S Here you have that as Capernaum, you see, representing that which is as the high Christian thought, who is exalted up into heaven, and yet is thrown into hell. For Christianity has twisted itself, even in those days, even as He gave the warning therein to behave. ln what behavior? Those who have the exalted, pure thoughts of Christianity (for Christianity has existed since God created) and pours it out in the wrong reinforcing areas – those who mourn; those who make a fetish over those who have died; those who build the mausoleums, the temples; those who perpetuate the memory of the dead- are those who pour Christian thought, creating that which is a body worship and creating a death when the soul does not die. This is sin itself. And those who pour their sympathy to those who are sick, yes, those who are sick or discomforted, err if they do not take into consideration first, ‘Thy will be done, oh Lord’‘ and secondly, that the sorrow, the comfort they send is not to cure the sickness but because the entity has not the awareness or has not builded self away from the illusion. These, then, are the sins of Capernaum, representational of the Christian idea misused.
Q Are you saying, then, that perhaps it is wrong to have pictures of people who have gone on around, and to remember them?
S Memories, those that are pleasant, are all right and correct. But those who mourn, and in the days of Jesus the Christ in the earth were those who tore their raiment, marked themselves. And ye see this in this day and age, where there are those who cannot give up the one who has died, loved or otherwise, and mope, and cry, and dote upon the death of the entity. These are those that sin.
Matthew 11:25–26
At that time Jesus answered and said, “I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.”
S This [is] to explain to mankind that acceptance, as a child accepts protection, love, and understanding, or that which is offered by those in right mind and right spirit, the child is the manner that one must extend himself, express himself to God. Not of those who (are) of wisdom – earthly wisdom, rich in knowledge, earthly knowledge – do not really extend themselves or open themselves to God. They may present themselves to God, but not open and accepting.
Matthew 11:27
All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.
S This is that which is the instruction to find that which is God through finding the Christ through meditation. To open that which is self that, that which may be, will be, and that which always has been and always will be, will be present, and you will be knowledgeable of same. This, then, is the feeding of the soul through meditation.
Matthew 11:28-30
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
S This, then, is the training, the succumbing to that which is as the search through meditation. For who can be more humble and meek than those who truly approach God, open the closet, and find the path. For those who are high and haughty, do not kneel in the mind, or that which they would consider the spirit, to anything. Regardless of their outer showing, it is the inner that counts. Then, if ye would find God, and ye would walk with the Christ, accept His yoke. For that which is even as the yoke, or that which is symbolic of same, does not mean as an element that is carried by a beast of burden. No. But is that which is even as an aura symbol. For the yoke is U-shaped, even as the aura fits about the body. Then let His aura be your aura. For there is no burden in same. For ye have thrown aside the concept of burden – therefore no burden, therefore it is light.
Q Can light be interpreted as understanding, rather than just the lessening of weight?
S This may be associated, if associated in this sense with that which is the aura of the Christ, which is true light.
Q How long should we meditate? Or is there any set rule?
S No set rule. If ye reach true meditation, even an instant is correct. Most need some practice to find this. Most need the quieting. There are those who would boast of hours and hours of meditation, but there is no set limit. For most individuals, once they have acquired the ability to quiet themselves, twenty minutes or so usually is correct. But even one instant, realize, in God’s time is sufficient.
Q Why did Cayce tell us that if we meditated from two to three in the morning, facing east, we would know harmony that we‘d never known before? This is paraphrased, of course, but what was the purpose of one hour?
S The one hour then, here, you see, is more or less a preparation of same of the body. For most, that the word would go to, could not meditate but a few minutes, even though they think they are meditating. This is the relaxant. It is also, even as that which is by the number of six times ten – sixty, opening the first six of that which are as the endocrine systems or centers, which then leads [to] the opening of the seventh, or that which is the ten, meaning as that which is the God Force within self. Ten times six-sixty. As to that which is the time in the morning, it is the two/three time, meaning or giving that which is the five number – the choice. Also, that which is the overwhelming of the five senses. That, also, as the time of morning when most quietness is assumed to be about an individual, rather than the two/three of the afternoon series.