The warning
that Joel passes on to Daniel is grave: despite their shared interests in rebelling against the
Romans, the teachers and Rabbis in the Jewish Temples are upset with the preachings of Jesus.
They believe that he is changing and reinterpreting God's word instead of continuing with their
own traditions, and because of this perceived heresy, some might be driven to violence. Daniel
takes the warning to Jesus, but not because of the warning itself.
With the door shut against him, Daniel stood in the crowded garden. He wanted
desperately to see Jesus. He knew now that the warning had been only an excuse. If he could have
one word, one sign from Jesus, he might find the strength to go on working.
(Speare,
, Google Books)
This occurs after
Daniel rescues Joel from the Romans, losing Samson and Nathan during the fighting. Daniel is
disillusioned and believes that he has failed the cause as a leader; he does not see in himself
the strength to continue fighting the Romans. Therefore, his visit to Jesus is not really to
warn him about dissent -- Jesus is already aware that his teachings are controversial -- but
rather Daniel wants to find new purpose in his own life and struggles. If Daniel can get
validation of his trials, he will be better able to weatherand lead his men to
victory.
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