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What significant change did Zacchaeus make to his lifestyle?
What did Joseph witness on the wall in Jericho?
How did Joseph initially react to what he saw on the wall?
What emotion did Ben-hadad express upon seeing the wall?
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What did Joseph do to confirm his sighting on the wall?
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What did Ben-hadad refer to the event as?
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What did Zacchaeus mention to Joseph about the commandments?
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What kind of setting did Joseph find himself in while walking in Jericho?
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What was one reason Joseph was confused on that morning?
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What additional element did Ben-hadad reference regarding the commandments?
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What significant change did Zacchaeus make in his life?
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What time of day did the narrator begin his walk through the streets of Jericho?
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What was inscribed on the wall that shocked the narrator?
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What emotional response did Ben-hadad have upon seeing the wall?
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How did the narrator initially react to the sight of the wall?
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What did Ben-hadad believe the wall's message represented?
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What did the narrator question regarding Zacchaeus?
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How did the narrator feel about hearing Ben-hadad's confirmation?
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What prior mention did Zacchaeus make about the rules he believed were important?
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What was the initial setting in which the narrator found himself in the morning?
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Study Notes
Setting the Stage
- The story takes place in Jericho, after Zacchaeus has changed his life and given away his wealth.
- Joseph, the narrator, is now a restless figure who walks the streets of Jericho for no specific reason.
The Discovery
- Joseph finds himself drawn to the west gate of Jericho early one morning, the day after Pilate's "terrible act" (the details of which are not mentioned)
- He is stunned to find The Commandments of Success still prominently displayed on a wall, despite the turmoil of the previous day.
- He initially believes he is hallucinating due to shock.
Ben-hadad’s Confirmation
- Ben-hadad, an old man, confirms that Joseph is not hallucinating.
- Ben-hadad sees the Commandments as a miracle, believing that God is communicating through them.
- He notices that a tenth commandment has been added, also written in red.
The Tenth Commandment
- Zacchaeus had previously mentioned he had 20-30 rules, but only chose to present nine, emphasizing that ten was "reserved for God’s Commandments".
- The tenth commandment is now revealed, and the text highlights its importance by noting that Joseph and Ben-hadad read it together, hand in hand.
The Tenth Commandment of Success
- Joseph, the narrator, recounts his early morning walk through the streets of Jericho following Pilate's terrible act.
- Joseph's eyes catch a glimpse of The Commandments of Success on the wall, written in red letters, just as they had been before.
- The narrator questions his sanity, believing he might be having delusions.
- Ben-hadad, a figure in blue, approaches Joseph and confirms the sight of the commandments.
- They both discover a new commandment added to the list, The Tenth Commandment of Success, written in red lettering.
- Ben-hadad emphasizes the miracle of this tenth commandment, highlighting that God has used the walls of Jericho to guide humanity.
- Zacchaeus, the former owner of the farms and stalls, had distributed his fortune to the poor and had previously mentioned the existence of 20-30 rules, believing nine would suffice for a good life, leaving the tenth for "God's Commandments".
- The story ends with Joseph and Ben-hadad reading The Tenth Commandment of Success together.
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Description
Explore the intriguing narrative set in Jericho following Zacchaeus' transformation. Witness Joseph's unexpected encounter with the Commandments of Success and the added mystery of a tenth commandment. Delve into the themes of faith, communication, and the impact of discoveries in times of turmoil.