David Zebedee had stationed 25 sentinels around his house, ensuring no one could catch them by surprise, prompting Andrew to seek guidance from Jesus. [1]
David Zebedee's messenger corps, consisting of twenty-six volunteers, were sent forth as heralds of the resurrection of Jesus, dispersing the powerful truth of his return to believers across various regions. [2] Bethlehem became the Judean headquarters for David Zebedee's messenger corps, facilitating an overnight relay service between Jerusalem and Bethsaida. [3] Messengers from David Zebedee carried funds to apostles and their families, sustaining them during a period of declining revenue. [4] Messengers swiftly spread word that Jesus would be crucified by the Romans, with David Zebedee ensuring constant updates until the Master's burial. [5]
Throughout the final period before Jesus' departure for Jerusalem, David Zebedee directed a widespread messenger service from his headquarters at Bethsaida, ensuring continued communication among the workers of the kingdom. [6]
David remained in Jerusalem during the tragic last week, but after the crucifixion, he discontinued the messenger service and moved back to Bethsaida with his mother. [7]
David Zebedee's messenger corps, with forty to fifty messengers, served as a vital communication link for the rapidly expanding work of the kingdom during Jesus' time on earth. [8] Six messenger corps followed Jesus in boat, maintaining contact and ensuring his whereabouts were transmitted to Zebedee's headquarters. [9]
Through David Zebedee’s messenger corps, the groups of believers were kept fully informed, demonstrating the great value of their services in advancing the kingdom of Jesus. [10] The messenger corps (David Zebedee’s) maintained a clearinghouse at Gethsemane. [11]
David Zebedee's permanent headquarters at Bethsaida served as the clearinghouse for Jesus' work on earth and the relay station for the messenger corps he established. [12]
Jesus appeared in morontia form before Rodan and some eighty other believers in Alexandria, at the conclusion of David Zebedee's messenger's report on the crucifixion, delivered by Nathan of Busiris. [13] Over four hundred members of David Zebedee's messenger corps arrived to witness the ordination of the seventy at the lake of Galilee. [14] The messenger corps of David provided fish for temple tax payment, aiding Peter and his companions to meet their obligations in a timely manner. [15]
During his week of rest, Jesus was safeguarded by David Zebedee's messenger corps as he visited families and groups by the seaside, went fishing, and spent time alone. [16]
David Zebedee’s messenger corps rapidly spread the report of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, causing a multitude to flock forth and greet the much-talked-of prophet. [17]
Jacob, a once fleet messenger, was told by Jesus to deliver a message of peace and prophecy to Abner in Philadelphia, with the assurance of an unseen messenger running by his side. [18] The messengers of David Zebedee would not heed words of doubt over resurrection, departing swiftly on their mission with great confidence in him. [19]
See also: UB 157:0.2; UB 163:5.2-3.