The Urantia Book, Paper 125 - Jesus At Jerusalem, Part-1, 4-10-2025
The Urantia Book, Paper 125 - Jesus At Jerusalem, Part-1, 4-10-2025
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Quick recap
Group explored the Urantia Book, with Dr. Roger Paul sharing his YouTube shorts featuring quotes from the book and the group discussing Jesus' first visit to Jerusalem at age 12. The conversation ended with a discussion on Jesus' experience of stress and anticipation as he approached Jerusalem and the temple, and his subsequent disillusionment with the Temple ceremonies.
Next steps
• Meeting attendees to check out the new YouTube shorts on Dr. Roger Paul's channel. https://www.youtube.com/@rogerpauldc
• Meeting attendees to subscribe to Dr. Roger Paul's YouTube channel if they haven't already.
• Meeting attendees to reconvene on Tuesday to continue discussing the current paper.
Summary
Urantia Book Videos
Dr. Roger Paul shares that he has uploaded 39 short videos to YouTube, featuring quotes from the Urantia Book. The videos have already garnered hundreds of views within hours of posting. The group then prepares to begin discussing a new paper titled "Jesus at Jerusalem" from the Urantia Book.
Jesus' First Passover Visit to Jerusalem
The group discusses Jesus' first visit to Jerusalem for Passover at age 12. They note that an unusually large number of women from Nazareth joined the journey because Jesus insisted his mother come along. The group examines detailed models and images of ancient Jerusalem, including the Temple complex, discussing various areas like the Court of the Gentiles and the Holy of Holies. They also touch on the city's history, mentioning its original name of Salem and its connection to Melchizedek.
Jesus' Temple Experience and Beliefs
In the meeting, Pamela and Dr. Roger Paul discussed Jesus' experience of stress and anticipation as he approached Jerusalem and the temple. They highlighted the disappointment Jesus felt upon entering the temple and the disillusionment that followed. The conversation also touched on Jesus' concept of women being equal to men, which began to open up during this period. They also discussed the vastness of the temple, which could accommodate over 200,000 worshipers, and the spiritual significance of the Temple ceremonies. The conversation ended with a discussion about Jesus' belief in the love of God and the mercifulness of the Father in heaven, which led to a change in Joseph and Mary's approach towards Jesus.
Urantia Book Shorts on YouTube
Dr. discussed the creation and distribution of 38 YouTube shorts featuring quotes from the Urantia book. He encouraged the team to view these shorts on their channel, Roger Paul DC, on YouTube. The team also discussed the content of these shorts, focusing on Jesus' views on the Temple and his reaction to the spirit of irreverence and profanation he observed there.
Jesus Explores Jerusalem and Passover
During Passover week, Jesus explores Jerusalem with Lazarus and attends temple teaching conferences. He is deeply troubled by the animal sacrifices and begins to consider establishing a bloodless Passover in the future. Jesus meets and interviews over 150 young people from various regions, sparking his interest in traveling the world to learn about different cultures. His parents and teachers are concerned by his unusual behavior and reactions to the Jerusalem visit.
Jesus' First Temple Visit
The group discusses Jesus' first visit to the temple in Jerusalem at age 12. Jesus spends three days at the temple, engaging in discussions with Jewish teachers and asking probing questions that challenge their understanding. His parents, unaware he stayed behind, search for him anxiously. Jesus impresses the teachers with his wisdom and fairness, though some are irritated by his youth. He contemplates how to reveal a more beautiful concept of God to his countrymen, spending nights in meditation and prayer. The passage highlights Jesus' early spiritual development and foreshadows his future ministry.
