The Urantia Book, Paper 124 - The Later Childhood of Jesus, Part-2, 4-3-2025
The Urantia Book, Paper 124 - The Later Childhood of Jesus, Part-2, 4-3-2025
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Overview: Dr. Roger Paul led a study on Paper 124 of the Urantia Book, focusing on Jesus's later childhood. Key points included Jesus's encounter with his father's anger at 10 for suggesting an amphitheater in Nazareth, his increasing meditation and contemplation, and his growing awareness of his dual nature and mission. At 11, he began regular work in the carpenter shop and managed his earnings discreetly. By 13, he faced significant mental distress reconciling his personal convictions with his parents' beliefs. The group also discussed the historical and cultural context of Jesus's journey to Jerusalem for his first Passover, highlighting the family's route and significant landmarks.
Introduction: Dr. Roger Paul continues the study of The Urantia Book, Paper 124, focusing on the later childhood of Jesus. The discussion begins at Section 3, Paragraph 8 (1371.1 in the original books) (00:09).
Visual Aids: The speaker shares images of Sepphoris, a city Jesus visited with his father, emphasizing its advanced architecture and importance in the region (00:58–03:36).
Jesus and His Father’s Disagreement: Jesus expresses non-Jewish sentiments about building an amphitheater, angering his father, Joseph. This marks the first time Jesus felt his father's anger (06:37).
Jesus’ Personal Growth: Jesus becomes increasingly introspective, balancing his human nature with his divine mission. He struggles to understand his dual nature, the blend of his human mind and the Michael personality (08:10–14:09).
Family Relations: As he matures, Jesus grows closer to his siblings, especially James, Marion, and the younger children Amos and Ruth. He maintains good relationships with his family, but faces tension with Mary as he begins to follow his own path (15:37–17:03).
Jesus’ Conflict: Jesus experiences internal conflict between loyalty to his parents and his personal convictions. He also struggles with the disparity between traditional Jewish beliefs and the broader spiritual truths he is coming to understand (25:39–28:29).
Jesus’ 13th Year: At age 13, Jesus begins to accept his destiny and divine mission, realizing his purpose on Earth. His father, Joseph, dies the following year (32:27–33:40).
Death of Joseph: After Jesus’ 13th year, Joseph dies unexpectedly, leaving Jesus to take on more responsibility within the family (35:13–41:42).
Journey to Jerusalem: Jesus and his family travel to Jerusalem, avoiding Samaria due to Jewish-Gentile tensions. They discuss the significance of places like Mount Gilboa and historical events like Saul’s death (44:21–47:18).
Final Reflections: The speaker reflects on Jesus’ internal struggles and his development, drawing parallels to personal conflicts many individuals face when reconciling personal beliefs with cultural or familial expectations (25:39–30:34).
