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Series Code: SF
Program Code: SF000002
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00:07 Mary, why do you come here?
00:10 I come to remember. 00:12 Thank you for arranging this. 00:16 It means so much to me. 00:18 I'll help you inside Mary. 00:21 No, John, I need to be alone. 00:25 I understand. 00:27 Thank you, John. 00:36 To remember. 00:38 I thought I might not see this place again. 00:43 I grow older. 00:46 But, I was young once here in this place. 00:50 Once, I was young. 01:03 Good, he's gone. 01:05 Be careful Peter. 01:07 Jews don't like Gentiles snooping in their houses. 01:10 Especially if they're revolutionaries. 01:12 Who are you talking about. 01:13 Uh-oh! 01:14 Come Mary, look. 01:16 Who's the revolutionary? 01:18 Uh, nobody special. 01:21 Go ahead, Peter tell her. 01:23 Or are you afraid she'll prove you wrong? 01:25 Wrong about what? 01:26 Nothing. 01:27 Peter thinks that Joseph is a part of a revolutionary plot 01:31 against Caesar. 01:32 He told me that Joseph has a treasure chest full of Caesar's 01:35 stolen gold inside. 01:37 Joseph, a rebel? 01:40 You know he wants to be free from the Romans. 01:43 Of course he does, so do I. 01:45 Well, then maybe you're part of the plot too. 01:48 Peter, there is no plot. 01:50 Joseph is one of the most respected men in Nazareth. 01:53 Sure, it's the perfect front. 01:55 Last night when I was passing by his window, I saw him take this 01:59 little treasure chest out of a secret hiding place. 02:03 I was going to tell the soldiers this morning, but 02:05 Timna wanted to see it first. 02:07 Soldiers! Peter why would you call the soldiers? 02:10 They'll tear the place apart! 02:12 He thinks he can get a reward. 02:15 And where is this... this treasure chest? 02:19 Over there, under that blanket. 02:27 But, you don't have any proof it's stolen. 02:29 I have enough for the soldiers to make a search. 02:33 Unless, you can prove me wrong. 02:36 I can't go in without permission. 02:39 The soldiers can. 02:40 Come on Mary, practically everyone in town has seen 02:43 you and Joseph together. 02:45 We all know you like each other. 02:47 It'll be alright. 02:49 Oh, I don't know. 02:52 It's better than having the soldiers do it. 02:54 Alright, you two wait here. 03:12 Joseph? Joseph Bar Jacob? 03:21 I think he's out cutting wood with his boys. 03:32 Go on Mary. 03:34 Open it. 03:40 It's beautiful! 03:41 Open it Mary! 03:43 Yeah, hurry up. We don't have all day. 03:48 See it's empty. 03:52 Hmm. 03:59 It's not even finished yet. 04:03 You like it? 04:05 Joseph. 04:07 I began it long ago. 04:10 When I had time for such things. 04:13 It's beautiful. 04:14 Thank you. 04:16 Sorry about intruding. 04:18 There were some friends 04:19 that were questioning your reputation. 04:21 My reputation? 04:22 Um-hmm. 04:23 If there's anything people are welcome to question 04:25 it's my reputation. 04:27 Besides, we're happy for any excuse that brings you to visit. 04:30 Right, Simon! 04:32 Yes, especially when you bring those wheat cakes! 04:35 Simon, would you go to the well and get me some water please? 04:40 Yes, papa. 04:42 Thank you, Simon. 04:43 He loves you. 04:46 They all do. 04:48 And I love them. 04:50 You've taught them well Joseph. 04:52 It's been hard on them since their mother died. 04:55 I suppose that's why your visits have come to mean so much to us. 04:59 You seem to bring a touch of sunshine back into the old shop. 05:03 When you leave it... You know Mary you're different 05:08 than the other women of Nazareth. 05:10 You seem to love the scriptures and the way you talk so freely 05:14 about God, it's the way I feel inside. 05:18 I just speak of him as a friend. 05:20 And I like that. 05:22 Speaking of friendships, you know I've always 05:25 thought of you as a friend, but lately I've come to think of you 05:29 as more than a friend. 05:31 I was thinking maybe, perhaps, well that is we could... 05:38 I'm sorry I'm having such a hard time with my words, Mary. 05:41 Do you understand what I'm trying to say? 05:43 Yes, Joseph, I know exactly what you're trying to say. 05:48 Well, coming right to the point, I was 05:50 thinking perhaps we could arrange things 05:52 so that you might come for a visit and 05:54 not have to leave again. 05:56 Do you think there's any hope? 05:58 My heart is full of hope! 06:00 Really? 06:01 Yes! 06:02 But what about your father? 06:04 He's so protective, and although I have a little something saved 06:07 for your future, it seems so small. 06:10 Joseph Bar Jacob, you're a wise man, and I'm sure 06:15 if it's God's will that we be together, 06:18 you'll think of something. 06:21 Well I best be on my way. 06:25 I don't want mother to worry about my reputation. 06:28 Yes, of course,.. 06:30 a good reputation is a priceless possession. 06:33 God go with you. 06:38 I think she likes us father. 06:41 I think so too, son. 06:45 I think so too. 06:47 Mary, you cook almost as good as your mother. 06:52 Thank you papa. 06:53 But I sure wish she was home with us. 06:57 Bread please. 07:01 Mary. 07:03 Yes, papa? 07:05 I hear that the path to the well has a new turn in it 07:09 past the carpenter shop. 07:11 Is this true? 07:13 Seems shorter to me. 07:16 Oh, if it's so short why does it take so long? 07:22 Papa, the carpenter is a good man. 07:26 And you are a good daughter. 07:28 But there are rumors. 07:29 Rumors? 07:30 How do you think I heard? 07:32 I'm sure a moment or two in friendly conversation 07:35 is no cause for... 07:36 Mary, this is Nazareth! 07:37 These people need no cause for rumors, 07:40 only an excuse, and you have given none. 07:43 But, how papa? 07:44 How, by someone saw you looking into his shop 07:47 for perhaps five full minutes! 07:49 Is this true? 07:50 But even momma says that Joseph is a good man. 07:54 Good men do not take chances with a young woman's reputation! 07:58 And you should know better, too! 08:00 You want to end up with someone like Goy the mute? 08:09 Mary, you must remember that a good reputation 08:15 is a priceless possession. 08:22 I trust we shall need no further discussion on this matter. 08:27 Yes, papa. 08:28 And as for Joseph Bar Jacob, I shall have a chat with him. 08:36 What are you smiling at? 08:38 Oh, nothing. 08:41 Alright little box, when Demas comes 08:44 I want you to smile at him. 08:46 Simon, did you deliver my message to the merchant? 08:49 Yes, papa. 08:50 What did he say? 08:51 He said that he'd come right over as soon as he finished 08:54 talking to a man about his olive oil. 08:56 Good, this will be the perfect time to do business with him. 08:59 Why don't you run along and play now. 09:04 Now remember little box, if you can't say something nice 09:08 just be quiet. 09:10 Hmm Hmm! Do you any work here or do you simply admire it? 09:16 Demas, welcome to my humble shop. 09:19 How much? 09:22 My son gave you a price. 09:24 Half. 09:27 My son gave you a price. 09:34 Alright, three quarters. 09:38 My son gave you a price. 09:42 I am being very generous, Bar Jacob. 09:45 Yes, I know Demas, you're famous for your generosity. 09:49 I have never known you to stick to your price like this before. 09:53 I've never had such a good reason before. 09:56 Hmm. 10:01 Well, I can see you're a little low on capital investment 10:03 right now, Demas. 10:04 I should not have wasted your time this way, forgive me. 10:06 I'm sure the rabbi can meet my price. 10:09 The rabbi, bah, that hypocrite has no appreciation 10:13 of fine workmanship. 10:19 You drive a very hard bargain Bar Jacob. 10:23 You sure you can afford this now? 10:26 I would not want your family to be without. 10:28 The gods have been very good to me Bar Jacob. 10:31 I can afford anything I want. 10:34 I'm happy for you, Demas. 10:40 You know Bar Jacob, with your talents 10:45 you could be a wealthy man too. 10:46 There are more important things than money, Demas. 10:49 You are wrong, money Bar Jacob money is the god of this world. 10:54 No, there's something stronger. 10:56 What? 10:58 Love, Demas, someday the love of God will conquer the universe. 11:04 Very pretty words, carpenter, but I've yet to see them work. 11:09 I will pray for you, that God shall open your eyes to see. 11:13 Do that. I shall send my servant for the box. 11:17 You fool, bloody thug! 11:20 Is this the sport of the wealthy, to beat the helpless? 11:24 It is the sport of all Nazareth to beat this animal from Gehena. 11:29 You'll do well to mind your own business, Joseph. 11:33 Are you alright, Goy. Did he hurt you? 11:39 Forgive him, he doesn't understand a little thing. 11:43 My oldest girl made some soup for you. 11:47 You come by tomorrow, we'll have bread. 11:59 Poor, Goy. 12:03 This is all I have. 12:06 God, I thank you for hearing my prayer. 12:09 Now I ask for the right time to speak to Rev Eli. 12:13 Joseph Bar Jacob 12:16 Rev Eli! 12:20 I have something of great importance to discuss 12:23 with you Bar Jacob. 12:24 And I have a very serious matter to discuss with you, sir. 12:27 Please, sit down. 12:28 Don't make... 12:29 Come on have a chair. Let's be comfortable. 12:39 Umm. 12:40 Yes? 12:43 Well sir, as you know my wife passed away 12:47 leaving me with my four boys, and the girls to look after. 12:50 Well the children they need a good mother. 12:55 Well, all children need a good mother. 12:57 As for me, the time of mourning is past. 13:01 I have noticed. 13:02 To quote the words of God himself, it is not good 13:06 that man should be alone. 13:08 What does this have to do with me Bar Jacob? 13:11 I want to ask you for your blessing, sir. 13:12 My blessing? 13:14 Yes sir. 13:15 On what? 13:16 On my marriage. 13:17 You're going to be married? How wonderful! 13:22 Who's the lucky woman? 13:24 She's the finest woman in all of Israel, sir. 13:26 What is her name? 13:28 Her name is Mary. 13:30 Mary, what a fine name. I named my... 13:37 Joseph, do you mean... my Mary? My little Mary! 13:43 She's the finest woman in all of Israel, sir. 13:47 Yes, I suppose she is. 13:50 But... the question is are you the finest man in Israel? 13:55 I know you're not the richest. 13:57 No sir, not the richest, but I am an honest craftsman, 14:03 and I will be faithful, and I will make her happy. 14:09 Yes, yes... I know your wife was happy. 14:14 Yes, I know your children love and obey you. 14:21 Mary does seem to have something of an interest in you. 14:26 Let us come to matters of a practical consideration. 14:33 What can you offer for her future security. 14:41 Oh!.. Oh!.. 14:51 There are some, such as Levi's son who could triple that. 14:59 There are some, such as Levi's son who could not lead your 15:05 donkey to water without drowning it. 15:18 Does this mean... 15:21 It means yes, my son! 15:27 Thus we were promised one to another. 15:31 I would be his wife and he would be my beloved. 15:38 Good morning, husband to be. 15:43 Well, good morning fairest among women. 15:47 Would you like to take a walk with me, Joseph? 15:50 It's a beautiful day, and I'm sure there won't be 15:53 another like it ever. 15:55 Is that right? 15:56 Mm-hmm. 15:57 But this log I'm working on it's not going to square itself. 16:02 That old chair I need to stain it won't be done 16:07 when we get back. 16:08 But, if there won't be another day like today ever 16:15 we better go see it. 16:18 Let's go. 16:22 Now if you're wrong. 16:24 I won't be wrong. 17:04 It was a wonderful dream that Joseph and I were living in. 17:09 Little did I know that I would soon become part 17:12 of a bigger dream. 17:14 The dream of a God becoming a man among men. 17:33 Peace be unto you Mary, the Lord is with you. 17:38 You are of all women the most blessed. 17:40 Do not fear for you have found favor in the eyes of God. 17:44 You shall conceive and bring forth a son, 17:46 and shall call him Jesus. 17:48 He shall be great and shall be called the Son 17:51 of the most high God. 17:52 The Lord God shall give him the throne of his father David. 17:56 He shall rule the house of Jacob forever. 17:58 And of his kingdom there shall be no end. 18:01 But I'm not even married yet. 18:04 How can this be? 18:06 The spirit of the Holy One shall come upon you. 18:09 Therefore, the Holy Child to be born of you 18:12 shall be called the Son of God. 18:15 Your cousin Elizabeth, has also conceived a son in her old age, 18:19 for with God nothing shall be impossible. 18:22 Behold the handmaid of the Lord. 18:24 Let it be to me according to your word. 18:33 Joseph... 18:44 Hello, Joseph. 18:47 Mary! 18:48 Going somewhere? 18:50 Yes. 18:51 Where? 18:53 To Judah. 18:54 A weeks journey in this weather? 18:57 Why? 18:59 I need to visit my aunt Elizabeth. 19:02 The old woman whose husband sees angels? 19:05 Mm-hmm. 19:06 What does she have to do with our wedding? 19:07 Nothing, really. 19:10 Then why this trip, when our wedding draws so near. 19:14 I can't tell you yet. 19:19 Mary, we're engaged to be married in a few months. 19:23 I know Joseph. 19:24 I need you here with me. 19:27 And, I need you. 19:30 But, sometimes God's needs are bigger than ours. 19:34 You're going on some sort of mission there, for God? 19:38 You might say that. 19:40 Alright then, let me help. 19:43 There's nothing you can do. 19:46 I see. 19:51 So, when are you coming back? 19:55 I'm not sure. 19:58 Now let me see if I understand. 20:02 You're going to see your aunt Elizabeth, 20:05 but you can't tell me why. 20:06 We're getting married in a few months, 20:09 but you don't know if you're coming back for the wedding. 20:11 Is that what you're telling me? 20:13 Yes. 20:16 So how am I to plan my life? 20:19 Only God knows. 20:23 I can only ask that you trust me. 20:26 You're not making this very easy. 20:28 I know I'm not, 20:29 and I wish with all my heart it could be different. 20:33 But, it can't. 20:39 Joseph, don't let yourself feel this way. 20:48 Don't you think it hurts me to leave you... especially now? 20:57 I know you don't understand. 20:59 I'm not even sure that I do. 21:03 But, please... please. 21:09 You're right Mary... I don't understand. 21:14 But, I have no reason to doubt you. 21:18 God go with you. 21:25 Goodbye, Joseph. 21:27 The Lord bless you... and keep you. 21:42 Knowing that Joseph could not understand made my farewell 21:47 all the more painful. 21:49 But my desperate need for understanding 21:52 drove me to seek she of whom the angel had spoken. 21:57 Aunt Elizabeth. 21:59 Mary! Blessed are you among all women, and blessed be 22:07 the fruit of your womb. 22:10 And who am I, 22:12 that I should be visited by the mother of my Lord. 22:16 My soul sings the praises of the Lord, 22:19 and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. 22:22 For he has called upon his lowly maidservant, and behold 22:26 from this day forward 22:28 all generations shall call me blessed. 22:30 Oh, Mary, when I heard your voice the babe leaped for joy 22:36 within me. 22:38 Blessed are you for believing, and all the things 22:42 God has said unto you, will surely come to pass. 22:47 He that is mighty has done great things for me, 22:50 and holy is his name. 22:52 He has kept His promise to Israel and has remembered 22:55 to show mercy to Abraham and his children, forever. 22:59 Oh. Oh, Mary. What an answer to prayer you are. 23:08 My dearest Joseph, I don't yet know when God will send me home. 23:14 I pray it will be soon. 23:16 Elizabeth is due now and everyone is eager 23:19 to see this child of a miracle. 23:27 Papa, someone from the caravan said this is for you. 23:34 Is it from Mary, Papa? 23:37 Yes, son. 23:38 Does it say what her secret is? 23:41 No, son. 23:44 Papa? 23:47 Yes, son. 23:49 It's been nearly 3 months when is she coming back? 23:53 I don't know son. 23:56 Well, she's still going to be our mom. Isn't she? 23:59 Everything will work out like God wants, son. 24:03 Why don't you go play with your brothers and sisters. 24:05 Sure, Papa. 24:14 Look at how fearfully and wonderfully he is made. 24:17 What a miracle. 24:18 A miracle that an old woman could bear a child. 24:22 That any woman could bear a child. 24:25 My baby. 24:36 So Joseph Bar Jacob, do you still believe in love? 24:45 I still believe, Demas. 24:47 Open your eyes Bar Jacob. 24:49 Money not love is the tool that will break the Roman yoke, 24:53 It is money not love that will find you a good wife. 24:57 The shop is closed for today Demas. 24:59 Let me escort you to the door. 25:04 I am not just speaking my own words Bar Jacob. 25:07 The whole town is saying that you... 25:08 You'll want to stand out of the way, 25:10 while I shut the door, Demas. 25:19 Well I must hurry on my way. Joseph waits for me. 25:23 But will he understand when you tell him... 25:28 He is a man of faith. 25:32 But he is also a man. 25:34 My husband had trouble believing an angel. 25:38 Joseph has had no angels. 25:41 He has only the mysterious pregnancy, 25:44 of which he knows nothing about. 25:46 We'll be alright, Joseph trusts me. 25:50 Well that will be the greatest miracle of all. 25:53 Joseph is a miracle. 25:55 I hope so for your sake. 25:58 Goodbye Auntie. Thank you. 26:01 God bless you, God bless you. 26:04 Oh, Mary! 26:06 Yes? 26:07 Whatever men may say or do or believe, remember I understand. 26:14 But also remember that it is God's doing, 26:18 and only He can lead you through the darkest night. 26:22 God bless you, my child. 26:26 And God bless you, Aunt Elizabeth. 26:40 You were a lot more trouble than you're worth little level, 26:44 like a lot of things. 26:47 But not all things. 26:48 Mary! Welcome home! 26:54 I never dreamed it would be so long though. 26:58 Joseph, I'm sorry you've been hurt by this 27:04 The children kept asking if you were ever coming back. 27:08 I had no answer for them. 27:11 I can explain, Joseph. 27:13 Once you understand you'll be as happy as I am. 27:16 I would like that. 27:19 Joseph, it really is so wonderful. 27:23 Aunt Elizabeth. Her husband did see an angel in the temple. 27:27 She did give birth to a miracle child. 27:30 A child who is to be the forerunner of the Messiah. 27:33 Mary, that's all very fine. 27:36 I really hope I live to see Messiah walk the earth. 27:39 Right now I need to hear words about us. 27:43 This is about us. Joseph listen. 27:47 Remember how Isaiah prophesied that a virgin would conceive 27:50 of the Holy Spirit and bear God's Son. 27:53 Remember how we studied 27:55 and found that Daniel's time prophecy of the coming 27:58 of the Messiah was nearly fulfilled. 28:01 Yes, but. 28:02 Joseph, you will not only live to see the Messiah. 28:09 You will be his father. 28:13 Don't talk foolishness, Mary. 28:15 How could I be his father? 28:18 Because I am his mother. 28:26 Do you understand? 28:30 No, I'm afraid I don't understand. 28:35 Joseph, I have been called by God to bear his Son. 28:41 And I have accepted. 28:43 I have been chosen. 28:46 To bear the Messiah? 28:48 Yes, Joseph isn't that wonderful? 28:51 Mary. 28:52 And you're to be his father! 28:53 Mary. 28:54 We're to name him Jesus! 28:55 Oh, isn't that a fine name, Jesus! 28:59 Oh, Joseph, I'm so excited! 29:00 I feel so happy. I could just sing and dance for joy! 29:04 Mary. 29:05 Yes, Joseph? 29:07 Do you know what you're saying? 29:09 Of course, an angel came to me, 29:12 and told me I was the chosen one. 29:15 And it's true. I'm with child right now. 29:23 You're... 29:24 Yes, Joseph, with God's baby! 29:29 You're pregnant? 29:31 Yes, pregnant! 29:33 Did it happen in Judah, or before you left? 29:37 Before. 29:38 Before... before... then I must know the man. 29:46 Joseph, how could you say that? 29:50 Would you care to tell me his name? 29:51 Joseph, haven't you been listening to me? 29:53 Enough to know that you're with child, 29:55 and that I'm not the father! Yes! 29:57 Because it's God's child! 29:59 Mary, don't add blasphemy to your unfaithfulness. 30:03 Don't you understand? 30:07 No, Mary. No I don't understand. 30:11 All I know is that I let myself believe in you 30:14 enough to let you wander off to who knows where, with... 30:20 I told the children you had a secret. 30:23 Little did I know. 30:25 Joseph. Please believe me. 30:30 I want to Mary, with all my heart I want to. 30:34 Don't you understand what you're saying is impossible. 30:39 But, Joseph please. 30:41 I can't Mary. 30:43 You must. 30:44 I can't Mary! 30:49 Please, leave me alone. 30:54 Joseph, I love you 31:03 Go! 31:05 But, Joseph. Please! 31:08 Now Mary! 31:22 What more could I have told him to make him understand, 31:31 Only God could reach him then. 31:33 Only God knew his heart. 31:52 Oh, come in. She's been praying you would come. 32:03 Joseph. 32:04 An angel just spoke to me. 32:07 An angel? 32:08 He said to call our son Jesus. 32:11 Is that alright with you? 32:13 Oh, yes Joseph! 32:15 Our wedding was simple. I remember that. 32:19 And the work that followed, hard and long. 32:23 But, full of love for everyday, every moment we lived 32:28 with the promise of the child. 32:31 Even when they noticed my pregnancy was too great for our 32:36 time together, and the women of Nazareth would whisper and 32:39 turn away, and the men would threaten and sneer, 32:43 even then it could not dim the promise. 32:59 You know son, I'm feeling very tired. 33:05 Vicious slobs! 33:06 No! No! No! 33:08 How could you keep on letting them do these things. 33:10 Children are only mirrors of their parents. 33:13 We can't fight the whole village. 33:17 Why, of all the vulgar evil! Here! Read this! 33:22 This was not written of a child's hands. 33:25 I know. Forget it. 33:28 Joseph, how can you let them say these things about you and Mary? 33:31 Because to fight it, is to feed it! 33:35 So let it die. 33:36 It's a sad day when God comes to his earth and receives 33:40 a welcome such as this. 33:42 I know. 33:48 How is Mary holding up? 33:51 All this has only driven her closer to God. 33:58 There's a blessing behind every curse, I suppose. 34:02 I suppose. 34:06 God Bless. 34:07 Rabbi. 34:08 Good day, Rabbi. 34:09 Well Bar Jacob, you make a habit 34:13 of hanging your tools on the floor? 34:15 It was an accident, Rabbi. 34:17 Yes, there have been many accidents in the past months. 34:23 Can we help you, Rabbi? 34:24 Well, I come to bring you news. 34:26 You probably already heard. 34:29 Of the decree. 34:31 Decree? 34:32 Yes, from Caesar Augustus, we must all return 34:35 to our ancestral homes. 34:38 To be, what he calls, enrolled, but what he means is taxed! 34:42 Caesar's a fool! 34:44 You truly said it. 34:46 But remember a fool with a million soldiers 34:50 must be obeyed as if he were a wise man. 34:55 When must we go? 34:56 Oh, immediately. 35:00 I can't go right now Mary's time is... 35:02 Uh, yes? 35:04 That is, it is the time Mary needs me most. 35:07 Bar Jacob, no matter how much you or somebody may have been 35:14 needed at the beginning of her confinement, 35:17 I'm sure she can do just fine now on her own. 35:20 Well, I must be on my way, oh tell dear Mary how much we miss 35:27 seeing her around. 35:32 What now, my son. 35:34 I must go. The only question is, whether Mary will go with me? 35:49 The answer is, whither thou goest, I shall go. 35:54 If I were to sing a song of Bethlehem. 35:58 What would I sing? 36:00 I would sing of Joseph as he comforted me, 36:03 and of the warmth of the animals in the manger, and the sweetness 36:07 of the straw, and the shepherds. 36:14 If I were to sing a song of Jesus as he grew from a boy 36:20 to a man. 36:21 What would I sing? 36:23 I would sing of his eagerness to learn. 36:31 I would sing of his work and his play, 36:35 and his willingness to help, his cheerfulness, his spirit, 36:43 and I would sing of his love for those only God finds lovely. 37:18 Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature, and in favor 37:24 with God and man. 37:26 But, God led us to keep Jesus away from the schools 37:30 of Nazareth with their man-made traditions. 37:34 And this, along with his ever growing knowledge of scripture, 37:38 began to be a thorn in the side of the teachers. 37:54 You look upset. 37:57 It's the way the Rabbis treated Jesus today, isn't it? 38:00 Yes. 38:01 Mary, this isn't the first time, and it won't be the last. 38:07 Joseph, why must they torment us so? 38:12 All we are trying to do is obey the word of God. 38:15 Is that so wrong? 38:17 This world is not a friendly place for those who obey God. 38:21 But, we've done them no harm. 38:23 Not yet. 38:25 Or ever. 38:27 Jesus could never harm anyone. 38:30 His ideas, Mary, his ideas if taken to their end would 38:34 destroy their entire system. 38:37 That's what they object to. 38:39 I'm afraid, Joseph. 38:41 Afraid, of what? 38:43 The pattern. 38:45 First, it was petty gossip, and then it was 38:50 rumors and harassment, now it's pressure from the rabbis to 38:54 attend their schools, to conform to their thousands of rules. 39:00 What comes next, Joseph? 39:02 I don't know, Mary. 39:07 I really don't know. 39:09 Do you think they'll try to take away our little boy? 39:13 Or try and hurt him? 39:15 Like Herod did? 39:17 That's in God's hands, Mary, not ours. 39:21 Do you remember the old prophet in the temple? 39:24 How he said a sword would pierce my very soul. 39:29 How could I ever forget. 39:31 I feel that sword drawing nearer. 39:35 Oh, Joseph, how can I stand. 39:39 The word of God, Mary. 39:42 The word of God is a fortress for your soul. 39:45 You sound like Mother. 39:49 Your mother is a wise woman. 39:51 I love you, husband. 39:53 And I love you, fairest among women. 40:11 Joseph? 40:14 Go! Come in. Come in. 40:17 Joseph Bar Jacob. 40:22 Yes, Goy. 40:24 I have wood. 40:27 Did you finish this leg? 40:29 Yes! 40:31 Where did you get my wood? 40:33 Jesus. 40:34 Jesus gave it to you. 40:36 Yes. 40:37 Did he show you how to round and smooth it like this? 40:40 Uh-huh. Yes. 40:42 Well, that's perfect, Goy. 40:48 Take this one and do the same. 40:57 Take it. A working man is worthy of his hire. 41:03 Goy, is Jesus teaching you how to speak? 41:07 Yes. I love Jesus. 41:13 We all love Jesus. 41:15 You bring that back as soon as you are done. 41:43 Uh, Mary. 41:45 Good day, rabbis. 41:47 Where's your husband? 41:48 They're bringing a tree from the woods, with the boys. 41:51 Well, we would like to speak with him... about... Jesus. 41:57 We are deeply concerned about him. 42:00 About Jesus, why? 42:03 Mary we've already told you. 42:04 You know he is still a rebel. 42:07 It is our consensus, that you are the primary source 42:11 of his rebellion. 42:12 Me, what have I done? 42:14 You have insisted on educating him at home. 42:17 Had you not given him support by now we would already 42:21 have him under control. 42:22 Well, Rabbi, why don't you ask Jesus what he wants. 42:27 We have. 42:29 Several rabbis have. His only response is to quote some 42:34 obscure out of context scripture that seems to justify 42:37 his actions. 42:39 At least he knows scripture. 42:40 Mary, open your eyes he associates with priests, 42:45 gives water to Roman soldiers. 42:47 He carries their packs for them, without being asked. 42:51 Worse, he tells Gentile dogs that God loves even them. 42:56 Did not God say I will also give these a light to the Gentiles. 43:01 Sure you are not serious, Mary? 43:03 He even tells men that they may interpret scriptures by 43:06 going directly to the Highest. 43:09 God says, Ye shall seek me and ye shall find me. 43:12 Ye shall search for me with all your heart. 43:14 No! 43:16 The common man is to receive the scriptures as interpreted 43:19 by those of us who know them. 43:21 God says, cursed is every man that puts his trust 43:24 in the arm of flesh. 43:25 Excuse me. 43:27 Now she's twisting scriptures just like he does. 43:32 Madam, do you realize that the child consistently and freely 43:36 mingles with those who are under the curse of God. 43:38 Yes, he associates with the very dregs of humanity. 43:43 God says, To deal thy bread to the hungry 43:46 and to bring the poor and outcast to thy house. 43:49 When thou seest the naked thou shalt cover him. 43:52 That's all Jesus is trying to do. 43:55 Mary, the boy has a good mind. 43:58 Give us three years. 44:00 Why, we could make him a wonder in Israel. 44:02 Indeed. Madam, if you truly love your son, 44:06 you will place him in the care of those who have 44:08 his best interest at heart. 44:10 Meaning you? 44:11 Yes! 44:12 You must permit us to undo the damage you have done. 44:17 His mind must be unbent on the anvil of tradition. 44:21 It is the only hope of making him an obedient son 44:24 of the church. 44:26 Jesus is very close to God. 44:28 Don't you think it possible that someday God might 44:31 use him to free us. 44:33 No! 44:34 Free... us? 44:37 No. No! No! 44:39 It is utterly impossible that this child of... 44:43 of sin! 44:44 Sin? 44:46 ...should ever amount to anything. 44:49 He is not a child of sin! 44:52 He's the Son of... 44:54 Yes. 44:55 Of whom? 44:59 He is a son of... of God. 45:04 Oh, so that's how you explain it. 45:06 Ha-ha. That's no answer. 45:08 Take heed to our counsel, Mary. 45:11 If you do not, your son will meet with nothing but thorns 45:16 along his way, and you will meet nothing but sorrow. 45:20 If you love and fear God, Mary, you must do your God given duty, 45:26 and put him in our care before it is forever too late. 45:30 Going somewhere, Goy? 45:32 My name is Samuel. 45:36 Remember those who think strange new thoughts 45:41 often lead very short lives. 45:46 But only do such teachers die young. 45:48 Their mothers often fair poorly after their gone. 45:53 We're not afraid, Rabbi. 45:56 He completely ignores the teachings of tradition. 45:59 But he lives by every word that comes from the mouth of God. 46:02 But, if some of those thoughts are put into action, 46:06 it could mean the destruction of the nation of Israel 46:10 No! 46:13 Jesus is not bad. 46:18 These hands they only knew to beg, and Jesus 46:34 taught them how to work. 46:43 This mouth, the first word it said was Jesus. 46:59 Goy was garbage. 47:06 Jesus taught me to love me, Samuel. 47:19 Samuel loves Jesus. 47:25 Jesus is not bad! 47:39 Jesus is not bad! 47:49 I too have been blessed. When I was hungry, he gave me his food. 47:51 When I was hungry he gave me his food. 47:55 When I was cold he gave me his coat. 48:00 This assembly is becoming a bit unruly guard shouldn't you 48:06 send it home. 48:07 When no one would even speak to me, Jesus showed me God. 48:14 Oh, blessed are you Mary and God bless your son! 48:21 Guard, how long are you going to let this woman 48:25 stir up rebellion? 48:27 Disperse this mob! 48:28 These people who knoweth not the ways of tradition are cursed! 48:32 Go home all of you! 48:34 Guard, do your duty! 48:41 What is the reason for this inaction? 48:44 He gave me a drink. 48:56 Is that what you meant Bar Jacob when you said 49:00 love will conquer the world? 49:02 Yes, Demas, that's what I meant. 49:05 God has answered your prayer. 49:09 Your son has made these eyes to see. 49:16 God bless you, Demas, God bless you. 49:24 You were wonderful. 49:26 Joseph, you were right. 49:28 The word of God is a fortress. 49:32 I knew it would be. 49:33 So, fairest among women, can you walk with me? 49:39 It's a beautiful day and there won't be another like it ever. 49:45 Well, if there won't be another like it ever. 49:52 We better go see it. 49:57 Now, if you're wrong. 49:59 I won't be wrong. 50:03 It's the memories that bring me here. 50:06 When I think of how God led me it gives me confidence to know 50:12 that he can lead His people. 50:16 When Jesus comes again I look forward to hearing their song, 50:24 as they have heard mine. |
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