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There's the Jesus most people know, and then there's the Jesus most people never hear about. The Jesus who doesn't tell you what to believe and dares you to think for yourself. Let's take a look.
"Whoever discovers the meaning of these words will not taste death." Jesus wasn't in the business of handing out golden tickets to immortality. That's a Disney movie. What he's saying here is more profound: death only exists if you believe in it. Think about it. What actually dies? Your body's sure, but you were never just your body. Your identity, the version of you that pays taxes and remembers passwords, not so permanent. Your awareness. That's the real question, isn't it?
The Hermeticist had a phrase for this: "The All is Mind." Meaning, reality isn't physical first; it's mental first. If consciousness is fundamental, not just a byproduct of the brain, then what happens when the brain stops? Maybe Jesus was telling us that the real us, not the current meat suit we're each wearing, but the awareness behind it, was never alive in the way we thought and will never die in the way we fear.
So here's the real question: If you understood the nature of reality, would you fear death at all? Jesus is saying the experience of death as an end only applies to those who believe reality is purely material. Once you realize that existence is mental, you see that death is nothing but a transition, a shift in awareness, not an end. "Not to taste death" means to wake up before you die, to understand at the deepest level that your essence cannot be destroyed. And once you understand that, the fear of death evaporates.
"If you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will save you. If you do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you." This is one of the most urgent and practical teachings in the Gospel of Thomas. There is something within you: a truth, a purpose, a unique expression of divinity. And Jesus is making it crystal clear: if you honor it, it will liberate you. If you suppress it, it will consume you.
This aligns with the principle of Correspondence, which states: "As above, so below; as within, so without." Jesus is saying that your inner world dictates your outer reality. If there is chaos inside you, your life will reflect that. If there is a truth you refuse to express, it will manifest as suffering. If you try to contain your soul's purpose, it will turn against you in the form of regret, anxiety, stagnation. The message: you cannot ignore what you are. If you suppress the light inside you, it won't go away; it will simply manifest as darkness. The only way forward: bring it forth, speak it, live it.
So the real question is: What have you been holding back, and how much longer can you afford to?
"The kingdom is inside you, and it is outside you." Most people think Heaven is something that happens after you die, some kind of delayed "be a good little human, follow the rules, and you might get a ticket" gratification model. Jesus, he says, "You're already in it; you just don't realize it yet."
The Hermeticist had a similar idea: reality isn't fixed; it's a matter of perception. Think about it. Two people can live the same life but experience completely different realities. One is stuck in fear, scarcity, and anxiety. The other moves through the world with peace, presence, and certainty. Same world, different perception. Jesus is saying you don't find the kingdom; you learn how to see it. And that means: What if Heaven isn't a place? What if it's a frequency? And if that's the case, what's stopping you from tuning in right now?
"Let the one who seeks not stop seeking until he finds. When he finds, he will be troubled. When he is troubled, he will be amazed. And he will rule over all." Jesus is describing the process of awakening, step by step. Seeking: you feel a restlessness, a knowing, a knowing that there is something deeper. Finding: you discover a truth that shatters your old worldview. Troubled: you go through discomfort, fear, confusion because reality is not what you thought. Amazed: if you push through, you reach a place of clarity and wonder. Mastery: you are no longer a slave to illusion.
This aligns with the principle of Polarity, which states: "Everything has its opposite. Opposites are identical in nature but different in degree." In other words, pain and breakthrough are two sides of the same process. Discomfort and awakening are inseparable. Jesus is warning us: the truth will disturb you before it liberates you. Most people quit at the "troubled" stage. They return to comfort; they reject what challenges them. But the ones who stay in the discomfort, they reach the "amazed" stage. They wake up. And after that, reality is no longer something that happens to them; they shape it.
"If two make peace with each other in a single house, they will say to a mountain, 'Move,' and it will move." At first glance, this sounds like miracle talk, as if Jesus is giving people some magical ability to command nature. But this is not about external power; it's about internal alignment. The "two" in this saying, that's you: your conscious and subconscious mind. When you are at war within yourself, your life is chaotic. You say you want something, but you doubt it. You dream of something, but you sabotage it. You try to move forward, but you hesitate. But the moment your mind and spirit are in sync, decisions become clear, obstacles disappear, opportunities align. And to an outsider, it looks like you're moving mountains. But you're not; you've just removed the resistance. Jesus is saying, when your inner world is in harmony, the external world bends to meet you.
"If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit." Jesus was not talking about physical blindness here. He was talking about how most people navigate life by following those just as lost as they are. Look around. How many people base their beliefs on what they've been told, not what they've discovered? How many follow tradition, not truth? How many chase the same success formulas, wondering why they still feel empty? The Hermeticist would call this the principle of Cause and Effect. Most people don't lead; they react. They live mechanically, making choices that aren't really their own. But here's the problem: if you follow someone else's map without questioning it, don't be surprised when you end up lost.
So here's the real question: Who are you following, and do they actually know where they're going?
"Do not tell lies and do not do what you hate, because all things are known before Heaven." Most people read this like a moral guideline, a fancy way of saying "be a good person." But what if it's not about morality at all? What if it's about energy? Lying and doing things you hate are both forms of friction; they create internal resistance. And when you live in contradiction with yourself, you create a world where nothing flows. The Hermeticist would call this the principle of Correspondence: "As within, so without." If your actions don't match your truth, life won't match your desires. If you are one person internally and another externally, don't be surprised if nothing feels real. Jesus is saying, stop creating contradictions in your own reality because the universe isn't fooled by what you say; it responds to what you are.
"Blessed is the one who has suffered; he has found life." Nobody wants suffering, but here's the paradox: nothing changes without it. Every major breakthrough, every reinvention, every time someone has stepped into a higher version of themselves, it wasn't because they had a nice day; it was because something broke first. The Hermeticists call this the principle of Polarity: opposites are just two extremes of the same process. Growth and destruction are the same process, just at different speeds. Pain and wisdom are the same experience, just separated by time. The world tells you to avoid suffering; Jesus, he's saying the opposite. If you have suffered, congratulations; you're alive. Because only those who break can truly rebuild.
So the real question is: What if suffering isn't proof that something's gone wrong, but proof that you're evolving?
"If the flesh came into being because of the spirit, it is a wonder. But if the Spirit came into being because of the flesh, it is the greatest wonder of all." This is Jesus doing what Jesus does best: dropping a sentence that rewires your brain, if you let it. He's pointing out a simple but world-shattering truth: which came first, consciousness or matter? Science tells us that we are physical beings who somehow developed consciousness. But if that's true, then how does matter, which is non-conscious, create experience, thoughts, and awareness?
The Hermeticist had a different idea: Consciousness comes first; physical reality is just the byproduct. In other words, we aren't humans who have spiritual experiences; we are Spirit having a human experience. Jesus is inviting you to flip your entire perception of existence because if matter doesn't create mind, but instead mind creates matter, then everything we think we know about reality is backwards.
So the real question is: What if you're not in the universe, but the universe is in you?
"If you do not fast from the world, you will not find the kingdom." Fasting isn't just about food; it's about detachment. Most people don't own their lives; they are owned by them. Their attention is owned by algorithms, their identity by expectations, their desires by the system. Jesus is saying, until you create space from the noise, you'll never hear the truth.
This aligns with the Hermetic principle of Vibration: your reality is dictated by the frequency you operate at. If you are constantly plugged into distraction, if you never step away from the endless stream of external input, then how will you ever see the kingdom? You won't, because you'll be too busy scrolling.
So here's the real question: How much of your life is actually yours, and how much is just noise?
"Whoever finds the world and becomes rich, let him renounce the world." This is where Jesus turns the entire idea of success upside down. At first glance, this sounds like one of those classic "money is bad" teachings. But look closer. He's not saying don't engage with the world. He's not saying don't build, don't create, don't succeed. He's saying, if you get everything you wanted and you're still lost, maybe you were playing the wrong game.
The Hermeticist had a word for this: illusion. Most people don't chase what they truly want; they chase what they've been told to want: more status, more wealth, more validation. And when they get it, they feel hollow because success in an illusion is still an illusion. So Jesus is saying, if you win the world but realize the world isn't real, are you ready to let go, or are you going to double down and pretend it still matters?
"Woe to the Pharisees, for they are like a dog lying in the cattle's feeding trough. The dog neither eats nor lets the cattle eat." If there's one thing Jesus couldn't stand, it was gatekeepers: people who don't just misunderstand reality but make sure others never get the chance to understand it either. The Pharisees were the religious elite, keepers of the system, the rules, the "right" way of doing things. And Jesus calls them dogs guarding the food, not because they want to eat it, but because they don't want anyone else to.
And here's the thing: this doesn't just apply to religious leaders; it applies to anyone who hoards knowledge, not to use it, but to keep others from it. Ever notice how the most successful people in an industry rarely teach the actual secrets? They give just enough to keep you engaged, but never enough to set you free. Hermetic wisdom teaches that true power is not in control; it's in mastery. And Jesus is saying, are you listening to people who actually want you to wake up, or people who need you to stay asleep?
"The kingdom of the Father is like a merchant who had a supply of merchandise but he discovered a pearl. The merchant was wise; he sold his goods and bought the pearl." This might be the single most profound description of enlightenment ever spoken. Jesus isn't talking about money; he's talking about tradeoffs. Because at some point in your life, you will realize something bigger than everything you've been chasing. And in that moment, you have two choices: hold on to what you've built, what's familiar, what's safe; or let it go in exchange for something infinitely greater.
The Hermeticist would call this the principle of Vibration: reality isn't fixed; it's a movement of consciousness. And in order to level up, you have to be willing to drop the version of you that existed before. Jesus is saying, when you find your pearl, the truth, the insight, the awakening, will you have the courage to sell everything else, or will you convince yourself that the old life is still good enough?
"If you fast, you will bring sin upon yourselves. If you pray, you will be condemned. If you give to charity, you will harm your spirits." At first glance, this doesn't make sense. Jesus is saying not to fast, not to pray, not to give to charity? Isn't that what religion is all about? And that's exactly the point. Jesus is not saying these things are bad; he's saying if you're doing them for the wrong reason, they will backfire. If you fast to impress others, you feed your ego. If you pray for show, you move further from truth. If you give to charity for validation, you make the world a worse place.
This aligns with the Hermetic principle of Correspondence: "As within, so without." Your actions mean nothing if your internal state is rotten. Jesus is saying, if the world sees a holy man, but inside you're full of contradictions, what good is it?
So the real question is: Are you actually growing, or just performing the idea of growth?
"When you know yourselves, then you will be known, and you will realize that you are the children of the living Father. But if you do not know yourselves, then you live in poverty." Jesus is making something very clear: if you don't know who you are, the world will decide for you. And that's poverty: not just financial poverty, existential poverty, spiritual poverty.
This aligns with the principle of Mentalism: reality is shaped by perception first, external circumstances second. Most people think identity is something you find; it's not. It's something you uncover. You peel away the layers of who the world told you to be until you arrive at something deeper, something real. And once you do, reality shifts. Jesus is saying, find yourself, or be assigned a role in someone else's story.
"Many are standing at the door, but it is the solitary who will enter the bridal chamber." Most people get close; almost none go through. This is not about marriage; it's about awakening. Most people spend their lives on the threshold. They feel something bigger calling them, but they never step through. Why? Because the price of entry is solitude. Not in the sense of being alone, but in the sense of becoming something different from the crowd. The crowd follows the script, the crowd does what's expected, the crowd stays safe. Jesus is saying, you don't get there by waiting for a group discount.
The Hermeticist understood this too: the principle of Vibration says reality isn't fixed; it's a frequency. If you want to experience something higher, you have to leave behind the frequency of the ordinary.
So here's the real question: Are you at the door, or are you stepping through?
"You see the speck in your brother's eye, but you do not see the beam in your own. When you remove the beam from your eye, then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye." I love this one, and for me, it's one of the hardest to rationalize against my reality. Because this is not just about hypocrisy; it's about perception. If your vision is distorted, how can you trust what you see? If your beliefs are broken, how can you fix anything outside of yourself?
This aligns with the principle of Correspondence: "As within, so without." Reality is a mirror of your internal world. If you see corruption everywhere, how much of it is in you? If you only see obstacles, how many of them are self-made? Jesus is saying, you don't fix the world by fixing the world; you fix yourself, and then the world appears differently.
So here's the real question: What part of your reality is actually just a reflection of you?
"Woe to the flesh that depends on the soul! Woe to the soul that depends on the flesh!" This is one of the sharpest insights into human suffering ever spoken. It's cause and effect. When your body tries to find meaning in material things, pleasure, power, status, it ends up empty. And when your soul tries to find security in the body, in its health, its appearance, its temporary comfort, it ends up afraid of everything.
The Hermeticist understood this well: spirit and matter are two sides of the same coin, but one must lead and the other must follow. And Jesus is saying, if your spirit is ruled by your body, you will suffer. If your body is ruled by your spirit, you will be free.
So the real question is: Right now, which one is in charge?
"Be passers-by." This might be the shortest saying in the Gospel of Thomas, but it might also be the most powerful. Because what he's saying here is simple: touch, not in a way that makes you numb, but in a way that makes you free. Most people suffer because they cling, they attach to their stories, their identities, their possessions. They live as if everything is permanent when it's not.
The Hermeticist understood this too: "Everything moves; nothing stays the same." To grasp tightly is to fight reality; to let go is to move with it. Jesus is saying, you are not stuck here; stop acting like you are.
So the real question is: What are you gripping on to that is actually holding on to you?
"The first will be last, and the last will be first." Everyone loves a rags-to-riches story, but this isn't about fairness; it's about how reality flips itself inside out when you see it clearly. Those who think they know everything turn out to be the most blind. Those who think they have it all figured out realize they've missed the point entirely. Those who are ignored, overlooked, dismissed, are often the ones closest to truth.
The Hermetic principle of Rhythm explains this well: "Everything that rises must fall; everything that falls must rise." Jesus is saying, the moment you think you've won the game, the game resets, and the people you ignored, they're suddenly ahead of you.
So the real question is: Are you really at the top, or are you just playing a game that doesn't matter?
"A city built on a high hill cannot be hidden." At first, this sounds simple, obvious. But Jesus isn't talking about architecture; he's talking about you. Because here's the thing about truth: the more you wake up, the harder it is to blend in. You start to see through the illusion, you stop playing by the same rules, you begin to radiate something different: clarity, confidence, an energy people can't quite describe. And what happens? You can't be hidden anymore.
The Hermeticist called this the principle of Vibration: the higher your awareness, the more noticeable you become. Not because you're trying to stand out, but because the world doesn't quite know what to do with someone who's actually awake.
So here's the real question: Are you afraid of being seen, or are you ready to step fully into what you are?
"Are what you hear in your ear, proclaim upon the rooftops." This isn't just about sharing knowledge; this is about commitment. Because there's a moment when you know something deeply, but you hesitate to speak it. Maybe it's fear of judgment, maybe it's fear of rejection, maybe it's because speaking it out loud makes it real. But Jesus is saying, if you found something true, you don't keep it in the shadows.
The Hermeticist would call this the principle of Cause and Effect: truth only expands when it is acted upon. A light hidden under a basket doesn't shine. A voice that never speaks is already silent.
So here's the question: What truth are you still keeping to yourself, and what happens if you finally speak it?
"If they say to you, 'Where have you come from?' say, 'We have come from the light, from the place where the light came into being by itself.'" This isn't poetry; this is a statement about the nature of reality itself. Jesus is pointing to origin, not your birthplace, not your story, but something deeper. Because what are you really? A body, a name, a collection of memories? Or are you something else?
The Hermeticist taught that all things come from One Source: an infinite mind, a field of energy, a consciousness so vast we glimpse it. And Jesus, he's saying, you didn't come from dust; you came from light. And the real challenge: are you living like it, or have you forgotten?
"One who knows everything else but does not know himself is in poverty." This one, this one is a warning. Because you can accumulate all the knowledge in the world, read every book, listen to every guru, study every philosophy, but if you don't understand yourself, you're still lost. Because the Hermeticist knew something most people never grasp: reality bends to your perception. And if you don't know yourself, how can you trust what you're even seeing? Jesus is saying, you can master the world, but if you don't master your own mind, you will always be poor.
So here's the question: Do you really know yourself, or have you just memorized a version of you that others created?
At this point, one thing is clear: these aren't just words; they are an initiation. Not into belief, but into perception. And that means the next sayings, they take us even deeper into the mechanics of awakening. So the real question is: Are you ready? Let's continue.
"The kingdom is like a woman carrying a jar of meal. While she was walking on the road, the handle of the jar broke, the meal spilled behind her, but she did not notice. When she reached her house, she put the jar down and found it empty." This might be one of the most devastating truths in the Gospel of Thomas. Because this is how most people live. They chase, they strive, they move forward without questioning anything. And then one day, they stop. They look around, and they realize they have nothing.
Because here's the brutal truth: you can spend your entire life chasing something only to realize it leaked away while you weren't paying attention. The Hermeticist understood this too. They taught the principle of Rhythm: life moves in cycles. And if you don't pay attention to what's slipping away, you'll wake up too late. Jesus is saying, if you never stop to ask what you're truly building, don't be surprised when you arrive and find your hands empty.
So here's the real question: Are you actually moving towards something real, or are you just running?
"Blessed are those who are alone and chosen, for you will find the kingdom." Nobody wants to be alone, but here's the paradox: most people will never wake up because they are terrified of stepping away from the crowd. They would rather stay accepted than be free, blend in than actually think, follow the script rather than write their own. And Jesus is saying, if you have felt alone, if you have stepped away from the illusion, if you have questioned everything, congratulations. That means you are actually seeing.
The Hermeticist would call this the principle of Vibration: once you shift to a different frequency, you no longer resonate with the same patterns in the old world. It stops feeling like home.
So here's the real question: Are you afraid of being alone, or are you afraid of waking up and realizing you were never really part of them to begin with?
"Whoever has something in his hand, more will be given to him. Whoever has nothing, even what he has will be taken away." This is one of the most unpopular truths in existence, 'cause it means life isn't fair. Most people assume success, wisdom, clarity, and abundance should be distributed equally. But Jesus is saying, that's not how reality works.
The Hermeticist would call this the principle of Cause and Effect: momentum builds upon itself. The more you know, the easier it is to learn. The more you have, the more opportunities come to you. The more you wake up, the harder it is to fall asleep again. And here's the hard part: if you wait until you have enough certainty, enough clarity, enough resources, you will always be waiting. Because life rewards movement.
So the real question is: Are you waiting to have enough, or are you using what you have right now?
By now, one thing is clear: Jesus wasn't teaching how to be good; he was teaching how to wake up. And if you've made it this far, it means something in you is already waking up. Because these sayings aren't just lessons; they are mirrors. They don't give you truth; they show you what you're ready to see. In these next four, they are perfect to end on. Let's begin the end of this video and a new chapter in how we see things.
"The images are visible to humanity, but The Light Within them is hidden. In the image of the Father's Light, he will be revealed, but his image will remain hidden by his Light." Most people think seeing is believing, but Jesus is saying what you see is only half the story. Because reality, it's layered. Your eyes see the form, your mind creates the meaning, but beneath both, there's something else. And that's why truth is so hard to find: because most people never look past the surface.
The Hermeticist knew this too. They called it the principle of Correspondence: "As within, so without." You don't see reality as it is; you see reality as you are. And Jesus is saying, what you seek is hidden, but not from you, from your current way of seeing.
So the real question is: What are you missing because you're still looking with ordinary eyes?
"Whoever blasphemes against the Father will be forgiven. Whoever blasphemes against the Son will be forgiven. But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, neither on Earth nor in Heaven." This one sounds harsh, but it's not a threat; it's a warning. Because what is the Holy Spirit? It's not a name, not a figure in the sky; it's breath, awareness, life itself. To blaspheme against the Father is to reject the source, but the source remains. To blaspheme against the Son is to reject the message, but the message is still there. But to blaspheme against the Holy Spirit, that means rejecting the very force that allows you to see. And here's the brutal truth: once you reject awareness itself, there's nothing left to wake you up.
The Hermeticist would call this the principle of Mentalism: your reality is shaped by your level of Consciousness. And Jesus is saying, if you deny life itself, life will feel like nothing.
So here's the real question: Are you ignoring the voice that's been trying to wake you up, because at some point, there might be nothing left to hear it?
"The kingdom of the Father is like a man who had good seed. His enemy came by night and sowed weeds among the good seed. The man did not let them pull up the weeds, lest they also uproot the wheat. When harvest time came, he said, 'First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned, then gather the wheat into my barn.'" This isn't just a parable about farming; this is about your mind. Because the moment you start growing something real, something false will grow beside it. You start to wake up; doubt appears. You begin to trust yourself; fear creeps in. You finally step into your truth; old habits whisper, "Go back."
And Jesus is saying, don't panic. This is how growth works. The Hermeticist called this the principle of Polarity: everything exists with its opposite. If you are growing wheat, expect weeds. And here's the key: don't pull the weeds too soon, because sometimes what looks like a mistake is actually part of the process.
So here's the real question: Are you mistaking your resistance for failure, or is it just proof that you're actually growing?
"Two will rest on a bed; the one will die, the other will live." This is where Jesus gets real. Because two people can live the exact same life, but only one will ever truly wake up. Some people hear truth and forget it by morning. Some people see beyond the illusion and pretend they didn't. Some people feel the shift happening inside them, and they push it down. And Jesus is saying, you can be right next to someone on the same path, but only one of you will make it. Because awakening isn't about opportunity; it's about choice.
The Hermeticist would call this the principle of Vibration: two things can look the same, but their frequencies determine what they become. And the real question is: Are you waking up, or are you just existing? Because one of them leads to life.
"Whoever drinks from my mouth will become as I am, and I myself will become he, and the hidden things will be revealed to him." This is not about worship; this is about transmission. Because real wisdom, it's not memorized; it's absorbed. The Hermeticist called this the principle of Correspondence: when you align with something, you become it. And Jesus is saying, if you truly take in these words, not just hear them, but let them rewire you, you will not be separate from them; you will be them. And when that happens, the hidden things will no longer be hidden.
So here's the real question: Are you just listening to these words, or are they changing something in you?
By now, something in you has shifted. Maybe it's subtle, a quiet flicker of realization. Or maybe it's bigger, like the feeling you get when you've walked through a door you can't close again. Either way, you're not the same person who started this journey. Because these weren't just words; they were signposts. They pointed to something, something that's always been there, but maybe you're only now beginning to see.
And what was Jesus really saying, over and over again? The kingdom is already here. You just have to wake up to it. And once you do, nothing looks the same again.
So now, the real question: What do you do with this? What changes? Because here's the uncomfortable truth: most people hear something profound and then go back to sleep. They nod, they say, "Wow, that's deep," and then they forget. But you don't have to be one of them. Because awakening isn't an event; it's a practice. And that practice, it's not about what you believe; it's about how you see.
And so, here's the final challenge: What if you walk through the rest of today as if the kingdom was already here? What if you looked at every moment as if nothing was missing? What if, just for a moment, you stopped waiting and started seeing? Because if Jesus was right, if the kingdom is inside you and outside you, then the only thing standing between you and it is the way you look at reality. And if that's true, then Heaven isn't a destination; it's a choice. And that choice, it's yours to make right now. I know it's not easy, but it's possible.
Thank you for watching. If this connected with you, if something in you just knows there's more to see, then let me know in the comments. And if you want more, if you want to keep going down this path to uncover even more hidden wisdom, then make sure to subscribe. It means the world. Because this, this was just the beginning. Let's go on the journey together. See you in the next one.