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Mark 11:18

First Nations Version

The head holy men and the scroll keepers heard about what Creator Sets Free (Jesus) had said and done. They began to counsel together about how they could kill him, for they feared his reputation among the many people who respected his teachings.

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Creator Sets Free (Jesus) was finished for the day with his teachings and wise stories. All the people were amazed and had great respect for him, for he was not like the other spiritual leaders—the scroll keepers. He spoke with true wisdom and dignity, showing he had the right to represent the Great Spirit.


The spiritual leaders wanted to take him prisoner right then and there, for they knew the story was about them. But they were afraid of what the people might do, so they left him and went away.


They talked back and forth about Creator’s right ways, about self-control, and about the judgment that was to come. But Happy Man (Felix) became afraid. “Leave me for now,” he said. “I will send for you when I have more time to talk.”


The soldiers answered, “No one has ever spoken like this man!”


When the head holy men and the scroll keepers realized that this story was about them, they looked for a way to arrest him, but they could not, for they were afraid of what the people might do.


In the days that followed, Creator Sets Free (Jesus) came each day to the sacred lodge to teach and tell his stories. The head holy men, the scroll keepers, and the spiritual leaders took counsel together to plan new ways to have him killed.


At first they were amazed at the power and beauty of his words. But soon the meaning of his words sank into their hearts, and the mood of the people began to change. “Is this not the son of Bitter Tears (Mary)and He Gives Sons (Joseph), the wood carver?”


But neither can we say, ‘From human beings,’ for the people honor Gift of Goodwill (John) as a prophet.”


But Looks Brave (Herod) knew he was a man who walked in an upright and holy manner, so he was afraid and protected him. From time to time Looks Brave (Herod) liked to sit and listen to Gift of Goodwill (John), even though his words troubled him.


The Separated Ones (Pharisees) stormed out right away and went straight to the Friends of Looks Brave (Herodians) to conspire with them about how to do away with Creator Sets Free (Jesus).


They were amazed at his manner of speaking, for, unlike the scroll keepers, he spoke clearly and boldly as one with authority.


The children came to him there, shouting for joy, “Hosanna to the descendant of Much Loved One (David)!” The children then made a circle around him and laughed, danced, and sang songs. But when the head holy men and the scroll keepers saw the wonderful things he did and heard the children shouting and singing, they burned with anger


All who heard his answers were amazed at his wisdom and understanding of the spiritual ways.


Creator Sets Free (Jesus) left the Land of Promise (Judea) because the Tribal Members there wanted to put him to death. To avoid conflict with them, he had been staying in the territory of Circle of Nations (Galilee), going from village to village.


“Drawn from the Water (Moses) gave you the law, but none of you keep it. Why do you want to kill me?”





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