Joel had been recruited into Rosh’s resistance by Daniel. At the time Daniel was not fully aware of Rosh’s selfish nature; it was only when Rosh refused to participate in Joel's rescue that he acknowledged his true character. Daniel was also attending some of Jesus’ teachings, which pointed to the error in his method of seeking freedom and vengeance. Jesus also taught him values such as love and inclusion, which were distant qualities in Daniel’s world.
Joel shared similar sentiments and, according to the two boys, violence was the answer to the Roman problem. Joel was later arrested by the Romans, and two of his colleagues died during the rescue mission. The experience confirmed Jesus’ teaching that violence was not the answer. After the ordeal, Daniel pleaded with Joel to go back to school, suggesting that their movement would employ a different strategy in future. Therefore, not only did Jesus save Joel, but he also saved Daniel.
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