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Earlier today, when I was in my greenhouse, I happened to notice a frustrated bee tangled in a spider web attempting to break free. She was notably tangled in the web, so her wings were quite disabled. I quickly assisted her to the closest hive in my apiary. Almost instantly a group of female worker Bees rushed to her aid to assist with the removal of the sticky web. A small group of vigilant female Bees quickly untangled her and freed her from the web in less than 10 minutes. This is the second time I’ve ushered a bee wrapped up in webs to an unknown hive, as I currently host 13 hives in my apiary at the moment. Both times, the bees have demonstrated unconditional support and help to another bee. It’s astonishing to me how the bees care and help one another, no matter if it’s a bee from their own colony or not. Their acts of unity and collaboration for the sake of the whole continues to inspire me. May they inspire humanity too.

Blessed be.
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The Urantia Book, Paper 123 The Early Childhood of Jesus, Part-1, 3-20-2025

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The meeting discussed the early childhood of Jesus as detailed in the Urantia Book, starting from his birth in Bethlehem to his return to Nazareth. Key points included Mary's decision to wean Jesus in Alexandria, his normal growth and health, and his interactions with other children. Jesus' education began with his mother and later his father, Joseph, who taught him Aramaic and Greek. At age five, Jesus received his thought adjuster, a divine gift. The family faced challenges, including a move to Bethlehem and back to Nazareth, and Jesus' first encounter with illness. The discussion also touched on the significance of Jesus' upbringing in a typical Jewish household.

Outline

Early Childhood of Jesus: Introduction and Initial Discussion

Dr. Roger Paul initiates the meeting, mentioning the start of a new paper from the Urantia Book, specifically focusing on the early childhood of Jesus.

Dr. Roger Paul explains the decision to stop starting meetings with prayers due to complaints from some participants.

Dr. Roger Paul shares a picture of the Holy Family by Nicholas Poussin and introduces the topic of the early childhood of Jesus.

Diane Silverhawk Paul reads the first paragraph, detailing the family's journey from Bethlehem to Alexandria and Joseph's employment as a carpenter.

Jesus' Early Life and Health

Pamela Summers discusses Mary's constant vigil over Jesus and the influence of other children in his life.

Dr. Roger Paul explains the importance of Jesus living a normal life and the role of other children in his development.

Rodney reads about Jesus' health and growth during their stay in Alexandria, including the revelation of his identity to a few friends.

Dr. Roger Paul elaborates on the significance of Jesus learning the Greek scriptures during their time in Alexandria.

Return to Nazareth and Family Settlement

Lech Mazur describes the family's return to Nazareth, including their stay in Bethlehem and the decision to return home.

Dr. Roger Paul explains the geographical context of their journey, using a map to illustrate the route from Alexandria to Nazareth.

Diane Silverhawk Paul discusses Mary's preference for Bethlehem and Joseph's concerns about safety in Judea.

Pamela Summers reads about the family's decision to return to Nazareth and their arrival there, including Joseph's quick employment as a carpenter.

Jesus' Relationships and Education

Rodney reads about Jesus' relationship with his Alexandrian playmates and his return to Nazareth.

Dr. Roger Paul explains the family's pact to keep Jesus' identity a secret and their arrival in Nazareth.

Pamela Summers describes Jesus' close friendship with a neighbor boy named Jacob and the birth of his brother James.

Lech Mazur reads about Joseph's workshop and Jesus' involvement in helping with home duties and learning from caravan travelers.

Jesus' First Moral Decision and Thought Adjuster

Diane Silverhawk Paul discusses Jesus' first moral decision and the arrival of his thought adjuster on February 11, 2 BC.

Dr. Roger Paul explains the significance of Jesus receiving his thought adjuster and the role of the thought adjuster in every child's life.

Pamela Summers reads about the direct supervision of the universe rulers and the role of seraphic guardians in Jesus' life.

Rodney reads about Jesus' fifth birthday and his mother's formal turnover of his education to Joseph.

Jesus' Learning and Family Life

Lech Mazur describes Jesus' learning of the Galilean dialect of Aramaic and his father's teaching of Greek.

Dr. Roger Paul shares a link to calendars of Jesus' life, explaining the challenges of cross-checking dates.

Gary reads about Jesus' first great shock when his father admits he does not know the cause of an earthquake.

Diane Silverhawk Paul discusses Joseph's initial thought to blame the earthquake on God and the disillusionment it caused in Jesus.

Visit from John the Baptist's Family

Pamela Summers reads about the visit of Zacharias, Elizabeth, and John the Baptist to the Nazareth family.

Dr. Roger Paul explains the significance of the visit and the future plans discussed by the parents.

Rodney reads about Jesus' interest in the history of Israel and his inquiries about Jewish traditions and feasts.

Dr. Roger Paul concludes the meeting, mentioning the need to continue the discussion in the next session and leading a prayer of acceptance.

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Dr. Roger Paul introduced new AI-powered tools, Otter and Zoom AI, to record and summarize meetings, and discussed his efforts to increase visibility on YouTube. The group also discussed the story of Jesus' birth, the role of priests from Ur, and the concept of sacrifice for sin. The conversation ended with a discussion on the early childhood of Jesus and a prayer of acceptance.

Jesus' Birth and Circumcision Discussion: In the meeting, Dr. Roger Paul led a discussion about the birth of Jesus, referencing the book "The Birth of Jesus" and its original page number 1351. The group discussed the date of Jesus' birth, August 21st, 7 BC, and his death at the age of 36 and 7 months. They also discussed the circumstances of his birth, including Mary's journey to Bethlehem and the plan to visit her sister. The group also touched on the Jewish practice of circumcision and the naming of Jesus. The conversation ended with Dr. Paul asking Gary to take the next part of the discussion.

Joseph and Mary's Journey to Bethlehem: Rodney discussed the story of Joseph and Mary's journey to Bethlehem, where they stayed for almost three weeks before moving into a distant relative's home. Dr. added that the couple had a conviction that Jesus was the Jewish deliverer and that John was to be his chief aid. They decided to stay in Bethlehem for a year, with Joseph working as a carpenter. Dr. also mentioned that there was no mention of the 3 Magi visiting during this time. Diane then read from a text about the Seraphim of Urantia assembling under their directors to sing anthems of glory over the Bethlehem manger.

Priests and the Star of Bethlehem: In the meeting, Diane discussed the absence of shepherds at Jesus' birth and the role of priests from Ur who were sent by Zacharias. Gary elaborated on the priests' journey, while Rodney explained the origin of the Star of Bethlehem legend. The group also discussed the transmission of myths and traditions through generations.

Sacrifice for Sin: Jesus' True Mission: Dr. discussed the concept of sacrifice for sin, stating that it is not true and that Jesus did not come to save the world from sin. He emphasized that Jesus' mission was to show the way to God the Father and to save people from death and annihilation at death. Dr. also mentioned the Jewish tradition of sacrificing firstborn sons and how this concept was transferred to the belief in Jesus as the sacrifice for sins. He suggested that this belief was instilled in the church by Paul, despite the apostles knowing it was not the case.

Zacharias' Faith in Jesus' Identity: In the meeting, Diane discussed the characters Simon and Anna, who were intimate friends of the priest Zacharias. They believed Jesus was the expected Messiah due to Zacharias' confidence in them. Zacharias had prearranged with Simon and Anna to indicate Jesus' identity by a signal during the procession of children at the temple. Hannah wrote a poem, which Simeon sang, surprising Joseph, Mary, and others present. The hymn expressed redemption for the firstborn son and salvation from enemies. The discussion also touched on the Jewish people's belief in salvation from their sins and how Paul's philosophy aligns with these concepts.

Herod's Evil Act Against Jesus: Diane discussed the disagreement between Joseph and Mary regarding the premature declaration of Jesus as the Messiah. Rodney then presented the story of Herod's actions, where he summoned the Chaldeans to inquire about the new King of the Jews. Herod's suspicion grew when the wise men did not return, leading him to dispatch searchers to locate Joseph and Mary. The evil act of Herod was driven by his desire to eliminate the threat to his kingdom posed by Jesus. The wise men, aware of Herod's intentions, did not return to him.

Jesus' Birth and Early Childhood: In the meeting, Dr. discussed the story of Jesus' birth, highlighting the role of Herod and the massacre of 16 boy babies in Bethlehem. The group also discussed the influence of Zacharias, who provided funds for Joseph and Mary to escape to Alexandria. They also touched on the journey from Jerusalem to Alexandria and the subsequent return. The conversation ended with a discussion on the early childhood of Jesus.

Prayer and Discussion on Urantia Book: The group recites a prayer of acceptance, affirming their faith in God and Jesus.

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