How did Jesus fund the 4th Epochal Revelation? Could the same method of funding be applied to the 5th Epochal Revelation?
Question:How did Jesus fund the 4th Epochal Revelation?
Could the same method of funding be applied to the 5th Epochal Revelation?
7 Answers
- By KATO JOCKUS
According to the Urantia Book, Jesus' mission was funded through various means, including:
1. Personal savings from his carpentry work.
2. Financial support from John the Baptist's disciples.
3. Contributions from wealthy followers, such as Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus.
4. Donations from women who ministered to Jesus and his apostles (Luke 8:2-3).*Applicability to the 5th Epochal Revelation*
The Urantia Book does not provide explicit guidance on funding the 5th Epochal Revelation. However, considering the evolving nature of human society and spiritual needs, potential funding methods could include:
1. Crowdfunding and online donations.
2. Grants from spiritual organizations and foundations.
3. Philanthropic contributions from individuals and corporations.
4. Community-supported spiritual initiatives.
5. Social entrepreneurship and impact investing.Therefore to me , I'm very happy for this good question
I praise God . Dear friends,
After nearly 20 years of joyous dedication to expanding the reach of the Urantia teachings and gifting 10,000 Urantia Books to the world, I have come to a deeply humbling realization. The true power of the Urantia Revelation lies within itself, and it spreads most effectively when we trust the Spirit of Truth to guide its journey. When we set aside our own ambitions and simply allow the teachings to speak through us, that is when the most profound and beautiful progress unfolds.
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Before Jesus started his public gospel ministry, he worked full-time to make money. After he started his public ministry, he and his Apostles worked part-time. The money they were making working part-time was NOT enough to meet their needs and that of their respective families and also the needs of some others that they assisted. Public gospel ministry can be very, very tasking and very, very time-consuming. As a result, they received gifts or donations from people. Different people gave money to support them.Judas Iscariot was their treasurer. Behind the scenes, Matthew Levi was heavily involved in raising money - he was nicknamed the "money-getter" (Urantia Book 139:7.2). Matthew himself was well-to-do. He also gave from his own personal wealth. (Urantia Book Paper 139, Section 7, "Matthew Levi")Paul, during his public gospel ministry, worked part-time to support himself financially. And just like the case of Jesus and his Apostles, Paul was not earning enough money all the time to meet his needs. As a result, he received financial assistance from various believers. "As you know, you Philippians were the only ones who gave me financial help when I first brought you the Good News and then traveled on from Macedonia. No other church did this." - Philippians 4:15, NLTPublic gospel ministry requires more money today than it did in the times of Jesus. To reach a much wider audience today, in a quicker time, you may have to pay a TV station, a radio station, a social media company, etc, to get your message out.With private gospel ministry, you may not need to spend a dime. Not so with public gospel ministry - at least, this is true if in your public ministry, you desire to reach thousands upon thousands of people or more...
Im the Urantia Book, Jesus' ministry, referred to as the Fourth Epochal Revelation, was supported primarily by voluntary contributions from individuals, especially from women followers like Joanna, Susanna, and others who provided financial assistance. Jesus and his apostles also received donations from supporters during their travels, though they lived modestly and often relied on the hospitality of those they met along the way.
The Urantia Book presents this form of funding as voluntary and based on faith, with no formal fundraising campaigns or institutions. It emphasizes the llspiritual nature of Jesus' mission rather than material wealth.Regarding the Fifth Epochal Revelation, the Urantia Book itself doesn't offer a specific framework for how it should be funded. However, if one were to consider applying the same principles used for the Fourth Epochal Revelation, it would likely involve:
1. Voluntary donations from supporters who believe in the mission.
2. Reliance on the generosity of individuals inspired by the spiritual message.
3. Modest living standards for those involved in the mission.
4. Avoiding formal or institutional fundraising campaigns to keep the focus on the spiritual message rather than financial gain.This model could be applied today, but it would depend on the current needs and the nature of the mission, as well as the involvement of willing and generous supporters.
Jesus funded the 4th epochal revelation through the following ways
1.Joseph's inheritance
2.gifts from wealth believers
3.contributions from women's ministries( e.g Mary magdalene
,joana,susanna)
4.support from anonymous donors
As for the 5th epochal revelation, the urantia book doesn't provide clear guidelines on funding however considering the text' s emphasis on spiritual and volunteer driven efforts, similar methods could be applied:
1. Donation from individuals and organisations
2.Grants from foundation and supporting spiritual or education initiatives
3.crowdfunding companies
4.volunteer based efforts and community supportThe 4th Epochal Revelation refers to Jesus' life and teachings, as described in the Urantia Book.
Funding Jesus' Ministry:
1. Private donations: Wealthy supporters like Joseph of Arimathea.
2. Women's ministry: Female disciples provided financial support (Luke 8:2-3).
3. Traveling ministry: Jesus and disciples received hospitality.
4. Sales of possessions: Jesus' followers sold belongings to support (Acts 4:34-37).Applicability to 5th Epochal Revelation:
The Urantia Book describes the 5th Epochal Revelation as the revelation of truth through spiritual experience and enlightenment.
Funding Modern Spiritual Initiatives:
1. Crowdfunding: Online platforms for collective support.
2. Grants and sponsorships: Foundations, organizations.
3. Donations and tithing: Individual supporters.
4. Social entrepreneurship: Sustainable business models.
5. Community funding: Cooperative efforts.Key Differences:
1. Global connectivity: Modern technology enables broader reach.
2. Diverse funding sources: More options beyond traditional donors.
3. Increased transparency: Clear financial reporting.Principles Remain:
1. Faith and trust in divine provision.
2. Generosity and sacrifice.
3. Community involvement.
