Son of Man: Urantia Project

Living by Faith and Grace Beyond Suffering Embark on a transformative journey with our latest video, "Living by Faith and Grace Beyond Suffering." In this compelling exploration, we delve into Jesus's teachings on the night he spent with his apostles, focusing on the essence of faith and grace as the true paths to spiritual security. Jesus challenges traditional notions of worship, dismissing prac...

Really important teaching…Godspeed, everyone. Bob Dive deep into the spiritual journey of faith and growth with our latest video, "The Assurance of Progress in Spiritual Growth." In this enlightening discussion, we explore the profound teachings of Jesus as he shares with his apostles the eternal path to paradise . Discover how faith opens the doors of the heavenly kingdom to all, emphasizing that...

Excerpt: Chap. 25, First Preaching Tour of Galilee Son of Man: Urantia , 2nd ed. Please buy a PDF and subscribe to the Son of Man: Urantia Project . Son of Man: Urantia , is a restatement of the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as presented in the Urantia revelation and in accordance with its urging to do so for today’s generation. Your support is urgently needed. Son of Man: Urantia Projec...

Discover how Jesus teaches us to overcome anxiety with gratitude in this insightful video. Learn to release your worries about earthly needs through prayer and sincere thanks . Embrace peace by following Jesus's guidance on trusting in divine providence . Ideal for those seeking spiritual solutions to anxiety . #JesusTeachings #OvercomeAnxiety #GratitudePrayer Excerpt: Chap. 22, Going Through Sama...

Jesus' Apostles Struggle to Understand His Mission Excerpt: Chapter 24, Four Eventful Days in Capernaum Son of Man: Urantia , 2nd ed. Peter could not sleep that night either, and he got up shortly after Jesus had left. He woke up John and James, and the three of them went out looking for Jesus. They found him an hour or so later when he was praying. They wanted to know why he was so depressed afte...

Jesus Explains the Purpose of His Mission Excerpt: Chapter 24, Four Eventful Days in Capernaum Son of Man: Urantia , 2nd ed. Jesus spent over four hours explaining to his three apostles what had happened at Zebedee's house and why a spiritual kingdom cannot be built with miracles and healing. He told them that he was praying for guidance, but again they did not understand most of what Jesus said....

Jesus' Firm Stance on Prioritizing Teaching Over Miracles Excerpt: Chapter 24, Four Eventful Days in Capernaum Son of Man: Urantia , 2nd ed. It is not my Father's will that I return with you to cater to these curious ones and busy myself with fixing physical things and not those spiritual ones. I have ordained you to preach the gospel and minister to the sick, but I cannot become engrossed with he...

Jesus on Personal Religion Over Group Religion Excerpt: Chapter 24, Four Eventful Days in Capernaum Son of Man: Urantia , 2nd ed. At this point in his mission, Jesus had more followers in Capernaum than any other city on earth. Jesus followed Jewish custom and read the first text from the law. From the book of Exodus, he read, Jesus chose his second text from the prophets and from Isaiah, read, Ar...

Jesus' Explanation on Spiritual Healing Excerpt: Chapter 24, Four Eventful Days in Capernaum Son of Man: Urantia , 2nd ed. Peter could not sleep that night either, and he got up shortly after Jesus had left. He woke up John and James, and the three of them went out looking for Jesus. They found him an hour or so later when he was praying. They wanted to know why he was so depressed after healing a...

The Importance of Personal Religion (Jesus to the Jews…) Excerpt: Chapter 24, Four Eventful Days in Capernaum Son of Man: Urantia , 2nd ed. No longer go to the Father in heaven as a child of Israel, but rather as a child of God. Yes, as a group, you are all the children of Israel, but you are also, each and every one of you, a child of God. I have not come to show the Father to the children of Isr...

Jesus Declares His Mission Excerpt: Chapter 24, Four Eventful Days in Capernaum Son of Man: Urantia , 2nd ed. Then, after Peter pleaded with Jesus to help the people, Jesus looked out over the crowd and said, 'I have come into the world to reveal the Father in Heaven and to establish His Kingdom. This has been the reason for my life up until now. If it is in our Father's will, and if it does not d...

Miraculous Mass Healing Excerpt: Chapter 24, Four Eventful Days in Capernaum Son of Man: Urantia , 2nd ed. The vast host of celestial beings descended into the motley crew of sick people around Zebedee's home, and in an instant, 683 men, women, and children were completely healed. Such a scene had never been witnessed on earth before that day, nor has it been since. And for those who saw this wave...

Jesus' Struggle With Compassion and Miracles Excerpt: Chapter 24, Four Eventful Days in Capernaum Son of Man: Urantia , 2nd ed. Jesus looked over the mass of sick and broken people, and while doing so, he remembered that much of the reason for their suffering was because his own trusted sons, tasked with administering the earth according to his rule, had failed in their duty to humanity. This fact...

The Strategic Isolation of Jesus and the Twelve Excerpt: Chapter 23, At Gilboa and the Decapolis Son of Man: Urantia , 2nd ed. The Decapolis was a semi-political group of ten ancient Greek cities and the land between Damascus to the north and Philadelphia to the south. They spent this month alone, and Jesus taught them more of the finer truths of the kingdom. Jesus knew that they were about to ent...

Benefits of Prayer and Worship Excerpt: Chapter 23, At Gilboa and the Decapolis Son of Man: Urantia , 2nd ed. Prayer and worship are ways of detaching oneself from the monotony of earth life, and they are the tools needed for progressive intellectual attainment and religious self-actualization. Fifth, prayer cures too much self-critique. To pray like Jesus taught soothes the soul. Jesus reaped the...

Jesus Defends John the Baptist Excerpt: Chapter 23, At Gilboa and the Decapolis Son of Man: Urantia , 2nd ed. Jesus then turned back to the crowd and said, Do not think that John doubts the gospel of the kingdom. He is only asking this question to assure his disciples, who are also my disciples. John is no weakling. Let me ask you who heard John preach before Herod put him in prison. what did you...

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Reacting to John the Baptist's Death Excerpt: Chapter 23, At Gilboa and the Decapolis Son of Man: Urantia , 2nd ed. When Jesus learned about John's death, he stopped his lecture and told the crowd to go home. Then he called the 24 apostles together and said, John's dead. Herod had him beheaded. Tonight, all of you arrange your affairs. The wait is over. The hour has come for us to go out in power...

Seeking Divine Guidance and Mercy in Challenging Times Excerpt: Chapter 23, At Gilboa and the Decapolis Son of Man: Urantia , 2nd ed. Our Father, who dwells in the secret places of the universe, honored be your name, reverenced your mercy, and respected your judgment. Let the sun of righteousness shine on us at noontime while we beseech you to guide our wayward steps in the twilight. Lead us by th...

Comparing Generations Excerpt: Chapter 23, At Gilboa and the Decapolis Son of Man: Urantia , 2nd ed. But to what should I compare this generation? Many of you will not believe John's message or my teaching. You are like children playing in the marketplace, telling your friends, We piped for you, and you did not dance. We wailed, and you did not mourn. And it is the same with some of you. John did...

Jesus' Teachings on Equality and Life Excerpt: Chap. 22, Going Through Samaria Son of Man: Urantia , 2nd ed. And he spoke to them about the water of life, our gift of the indwelling Spirit inside of us. The apostles never ceased to be shocked by Jesus' willingness to talk with women, even those others thought were of low character. Jesus had a difficult time teaching his apostles that women, inclu...

On Atheism Excerpt from “A People’s Manifesto” Please Share and subscribe to the Son of Man: Urantia Project . Son of Man: Urantia , is a restatement of the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as presented in the Urantia revelation and in accordance with its urging to do so for today’s generation. Your support is urgently needed. Son of Man: Urantia , 2nd ed., (600+ pg.) Book PDF Godspeed, Bob...

The Roles of Prayer and Worship Excerpt: Chap. 22, Going Through Samaria Son of Man: Urantia , 2nd ed. The fear that can arise from a sense of loneliness in the universe is best relieved by contemplating the Father. Prayer does not increase knowledge, but it does expand insight. It is designed to help people think less and realize more. Worship is anticipating a better future ahead and then reflec...

Jesus Explains True Worship Excerpt: Chap. 22, Going Through Samaria Son of Man: Urantia , 2nd ed. Jesus knew that Nauda had changed the subject so that she, personally, was not the topic. But he also sensed that she had a sincere desire to live a better life. Jesus was patient and said, Nauda, the day is coming when you will not worship our Father, either in Jerusalem or on this mountain. Right n...

The Balance Between Worship and Service Excerpt: Chap. 22, Going Through Samaria Son of Man: Urantia , 2nd ed. And organized religion is the attempt to socialize those people into worshiping together. He explained that worship, the contemplation of God, has to be alternated with service, actually dealing with the material world. Just like work needs to be balanced with play, religion needs to be b...