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How fortunate were Peter and Andrew that the promises of the Bible had not become an obstacle to them. Jesus appeared in a manner that ran counter to everyone's expectations - His humble position in life, His call to self-sacrifice and love, His command to forgive even one's enemies, His emphasis on the life eternal over this mortal world, were unforeseen characteristics of the Messiah. The Coming of the Messiah was for the joy of the world, and there were some who simply responded to Him with joy
(59:4)
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