Paper 140 Part 1What Did Jesus Really Say About Salt and Light?
The Urantia Book, Paper 140, The Ordination of the Twelve, Page (1568.1) 140:0.1. Slides Link: http://fifthepochalrevelationfellowship.com/notes/Paper_140_The_Ordination_of_the_Twelve-2.pptx Paper 140 Part 1: The Ordination of the Twelve Apostles - Urantia Book Study Join us for an in-depth study of Paper 140 from The Urantia Book, covering the ordination of the twelve apostles by Jesus on January 12, AD 27. This transformative sermon, known in the Bible as the Sermon on the Mount, was actually Jesus's personal commission to his apostles as they prepared to become ambassadors of the Kingdom of Heaven. What You'll Learn: • The true context of the Sermon on the Mount as an ordination charge to the twelve apostles • Jesus's teaching on fatherly love versus brotherly love • The deeper meaning of the Beatitudes and their spiritual significance • The difference between the Kingdom of God as an internal spiritual reality vs. external demonstration • How to live as citizens of the heavenly kingdom while on earth • The role of faith, service, and the Spirit of Truth in spiritual growth • Understanding spiritual sonship and our responsibility as ambassadors of God Key Topics Covered: • The journey to Capernaum for the ordination ceremony • Jesus's charge to the apostles about representing him in the world • Analysis of "You are the salt of the earth" and "You are the light of the world" • The true meaning of turning the other cheek and loving your enemies • Understanding the fruits of the spirit and spiritual character development • The concept of being "poor in spirit" and hungering for righteousness • How persecution and trials contribute to spiritual growth This study session includes detailed discussion, historical context, maps of Jesus's travels, and practical applications for modern spiritual seekers.
