planet reborn

Under the leadership of Peter, the crowd gathered around Jesus and cheered, shouting: "The great Christ, the Messiah of the Israelites, the Son of God, he is the teacher who comes to save mankind."

More people gathered around, because they all saw the miracle Jesus performed just now, and they knelt at his feet and begged for blessings.

Jesus shouted loudly: "God is impartial and philanthropic. They love each of you. As long as you believe in Him, He will bless you. No matter where you go, please bring God's will to all directions.

More people know the existence of God and the existence of the Kingdom of Heaven. As long as they believe in God, they can survive and enter the Kingdom of Heaven.”

At noon, Jesus returned home. He saw his mother Mary sitting in front of the door, sighing, and counting a few coins in her old hands.

He stepped forward and asked: "Mother, what's wrong with you?"

Mary raised her head and looked at Jesus and said, "Matthew, the tax collector, came just now and told me that I had to pay taxes again."

Peter asked, "What is the tax called?"

Maria said: "This month I have two more lambs in my house, so I have to pay the tax again."

Peter waved his hand and said: "These hateful lackeys of the Romans! They are simply more vicious than the Romans. The Romans only need a fixed tax every year, but these local tax officials always make us pay more taxes. The excess

It all goes into their pockets, it’s simply robbery!”

Yage also said: "We can't let them continue to behave like this. My master, you are the heir of God. You should be able to perform miracles and kill Matthew, this abominable person. This kind of person must not be allowed to enter the kingdom of heaven. He should

Go to hell.”

Peter said, "Never pay a penny, never."

Jesus silently helped Maria up and walked toward the door with his mother. Peter asked: "My master, where are you going?"

Jesus turned back and said with a smile, "Go pay your taxes!"

Peter was so angry that he roared: "My master, your behavior is condoning those bad people. You are the son of God and you cannot bend your back like this."

In the face of Peter's atmosphere, Jesus calmly said: "Why don't you pay taxes? The tax collector represents power and also represents the law. Although this law seems a bit harsh, as a kind person who follows good love, he must not take it lightly.

Talk about killing. I want to set an example. Although the tax collector Matthew committed a sin, people can be influenced. If he is willing to accept God's call, then he can also enter heaven."

Peter asked: "What are you doing this for?"

Jesus said: "Those who preach good love must first of all not sin. Even though he is at fault, if I go to kill him, then I have also committed a sin. I absolutely cannot do this."

After saying that, Jesus continued to help his mother out of the house, walked through a few streets and arrived at the residence of Matthew the tax collector. At this time, the fat Matthew was sitting in front of the door, with a bulging money bag at his feet, waiting.

People who come to pay taxes.

Seeing Maria's arrival, Matthew showed a sly smile and said, "Old woman, you finally thought about it. Are you here to pay taxes?"

Jesus handed a few coins to Matthew and said, "Yes, I came here specifically with my mother to pay the tax."

Matthew looked at Jesus seriously and asked, "Are you Jesus, the man who claims to be the son of God?"

Jesus seriously corrected Matthew and said: "I am Jesus, and I do not claim to be the heir of God. But I am the Son of God."

Matthew laughed and said, "It doesn't matter even if you claim to be God, as long as you pay your taxes, that's fine."

Jesus asked Matthew: "Looking at how luxurious your house is, are you still not satisfied?"

Matthew's face changed. He waved his hand and said, "This has nothing to do with you. I'm warning you, Jesus, it's best not to challenge me, the Roman tax collector, with your theory. Otherwise, you will be in big trouble."

Jesus said: "You are also an Israelite, why can't you believe in the existence of God? We Israelites have been favored by God. God sent the great prophet Moses to lead us out of Egypt and to Jerusalem."

Matthew suddenly stood up and shouted: "I don't care about God or not, all I care about is gold coins, and gold coins are my God!"

Jesus said: "But when you die, you won't be able to take any of the gold coins with you. Instead, the weight of these gold coins will drag you into hell."

Matthew said: "Okay, you say God exists and you are the Son of God, then please prove it to me."

Jesus asked, “How do you want me to prove it to you?”

Matthew turned around and saw that a blacksmith's son next door had just died. The body was parked at the door and the family was crying around the body. Matthew said: "The blacksmith's son died of illness. You say you are the son of God, then what?

Are you sure you can resurrect him? Then you go and prove it to me. If you can do it, I will believe you."

At this time, Jesus also saw the blacksmith's family crying for their dead son. He ignored Matthew, turned around and came to the door of the blacksmith's house. He asked the blacksmith: "How did this child die?"

The blacksmith wiped his tears and said, "My poor child, he went out to play this morning and accidentally fell into the well and drowned."

Jesus nodded and said, "He is indeed a poor child."

After speaking, Jesus put his hands on the child's stiff body and said: "Merciful Heavenly Father, please hear my call. This child was sinless and should not die so prematurely. Please

You spare no effort to grant this child the grace to stop wandering around, let him come back here, return to this cold body, open his eyes, and reunite him with his family forever."

When Jesus finished reciting the last word, the body of the child lying on the ground suddenly trembled, scaring everyone around him to retreat. Only Jesus remained calm and squatted there to continue reciting silently.

Finally, the child took a deep breath and slowly opened his eyes. He saw Jesus, smiled and said, "Thank you, Jesus, for giving me a second life."

Jesus caressed the body that was getting warmer and said to the child: "Live well and don't make your parents sad."

When the blacksmith and his wife saw their son come back to life, they all rushed over, hugged their children and cried loudly, but this time all the tears from the corners of their eyes were tears of happiness.

Jesus stood up and looked at Matthew in the distance. At this time, Matthew almost opened his mouth to continue. Not only him, but everyone who witnessed what happened did not believe that this miraculous thing had really happened.

Jesus ignored Matthew and supported his mother Mary back home.

That night, Matthew came, and as soon as he entered the door, he knelt at the feet of Jesus and said: "My master, please forgive me for everything I have done, and ask you to let God forgive my sins. I am willing to never be greedy again."

, I will no longer commit numerous crimes and serve you wholeheartedly. Please agree to my request. I will return all the ill-gotten gains to the poor!"

Jesus said: "I don't need you to serve me. Since you have seen me perform miracles and are willing to follow me, then please give the tax you should pay to the Roman governor here according to Roman law, and the remaining money

They can be returned to their original owners."

Matthew said: "But the money you want me to hand over is also ill-gotten gains from the Romans exploiting the Israelites."

Jesus said: "I am preaching, not committing a crime. I don't want to be a person condemned by others. When I preach, I must spread my morality within the legal scope, and it is never a riot that openly defies the law."

Matthew admired Jesus and said, "My master, I understand. I will definitely follow your instructions."

"Moreover!" Jesus continued: "You must use your practical actions to influence the people around you, so that they will all believe in me, follow God with me, and discover the way to the kingdom of heaven."

At this moment, the door was crowded with Israelis who came here admiringly. They all shrank when they saw Jesus. But Jesus smiled and waved to everyone and said, "Come in, you are all my believers. We are equal."

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Everyone accepted the call and all entered the room, listening carefully to Jesus telling them the story of heaven and God. All of this was written in the parchment book given to him by Yang Rui. Everyone was fascinated by what they heard.

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Just as Jesus continued to preach, he suddenly found a pair of bright eyes in the crowd. (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!