P1541:3, 138:4.1
On the morrow all nine of them went by boat over to Kheresa to execute the
formal calling of the next two apostles, James and Judas the twin sons of
Alpheus, the nominees of James and John Zebedee. The fisherman twins were
expecting Jesus and his apostles and were therefore awaiting them on the shore.
James Zebedee presented the Master to the Kheresa fishermen, and Jesus, gazing
on them, nodded and said, "Follow me."
P1541:4, 138:4.2
That afternoon, which they spent together, Jesus fully instructed them concerning
attendance upon festive gatherings, concluding his remarks by saying: "All
men are my brothers. My Father in heaven does not despise any creature of
our making. The kingdom of heaven is open to all men and women. No man may
close the door of mercy in the face of any hungry soul who may seek to gain
an entrance thereto. We will sit at meat with all who desire to hear of the
kingdom. As our Father in heaven looks down upon men, they are all alike.
Refuse not therefore to break bread with Pharisee or sinner, Sadducee or publican,
Roman or Jew, rich or poor, free or bond. The door of the kingdom is wide
open for all who desire to know the truth and to find God."
P1541:5, 138:4.3
That night at a simple supper at the Alpheus home, the twin brothers were
received into the apostolic family. Later in the evening Jesus gave his apostles
their first lesson dealing with the origin, nature, and destiny of unclean
spirits, but they could not comprehend the import of what he told them. They
found it very easy to love and admire Jesus but very difficult to understand
many of his teachings.
P1541:6, 138:4.4
After a night of rest the entire party, now numbering eleven, went by boat
over to Tarichea.