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Faith is the Path to Wisdom, Strength, and Love

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A Scripture Study on Trusting in the Universal Father and Embracing His Gifts

1. The Foundation of Faith: Trust in Yahweh

Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct thy paths.

Reflection:

  • Why is trusting in the Universal Father more reliable than relying on our own understanding?
  • How do we “acknowledge Him” in all our ways?
  • What are some ways our Heavenly Father has directed your path when you surrendered to Him?

Discussion:

  • Share a time when you faced a difficult decision and chose to trust God instead of your own reasoning. What was the outcome?

2. The Life-changing Power of the Law

Psalm 19:7 – Yahweh’s Law is perfect, restoring the soul. Yahweh’s covenant is sure, making wise the simple.

Reflection:

  • How does God’s Law “restore the soul”?
  • In what ways does following remaining faithful to the covenant bring wisdom, even to the simple?
  • How does this verse contrast with worldly wisdom?

Discussion:

  • How has obedience to God’s Law brought restoration or wisdom into your life?

3. Overcoming Fear with Divine Strength

2 Timothy 1:7 – The Universal Father “did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”

Reflection:

  • How does faith replace fear with power, love, and self-control?
  • What are some fears that prevent people from fully trusting the Universal Father?
  • How can we develop spiritual courage in daily life?

Discussion:

  • What steps can we take to lean on God’s power instead of giving in to fear?

4. The Fullness of Joy in Yeshua

John 15:11 – “I have spoken these things to you, that my joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be made full.”

Reflection:

  • What is the source of true joy according to Yeshua?
  • How does His joy differ from worldly happiness?
  • How can we remain in His joy even during trials?

Discussion:

  • When have you experienced the joy of Yeshua in a difficult moment?

5. Love: The Bond of Perfection

Colossians 3:14 – “Above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfectness.”

Reflection:

  • Why is love called the “bond of perfectness”?
  • How does love hold together all other virtues?
  • What does this verse teach us about relationships with others?

Discussion:

  • What practical ways can we demonstrate Godly love in our daily lives?

6. Faith as a Life-changing Force

Urantia Book 159:3.12 – “…faith will expand the mind, ennoble the soul, reinforce the personality, augment the happiness, deepen the spirit perception, and enhance the power to love and be loved.”

Reflection:

  • How does faith change our thinking and perception of life?
  • In what ways does faith affect our soul, personality, and happiness?
  • How does faith increase our ability to love and receive love?

Discussion:

  • Which of these transformations have you personally experienced through faith?

Concluding Reflections

  • Trusting in Universal Father leads to wisdom and divine guidance.
  • His Law restores and strengthens us.
  • Faith overcomes fear and fills us with power, love, and joy.
  • Love is the highest virtue, binding all good things together.
  • True faith transforms our entire being.

Study Notes on BT 120:0-1

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Background and Purpose of Michael’s Bestowals

  1. Michael’s Mission
    • Michael of Nebadon, a Creator Son, undertook seven bestowals across his universe to achieve supreme sovereignty.
    • Each bestowal involved incarnating as a being of different orders of creation. The seventh, on Urantia (Earth), was as a mortal human.
    • This journey ensured Michael ruled not as an arbitrary Creator but with perfect wisdom, representing the Paradise Trinity.

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Lessons from BT 141:6

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Read BT (UB) 141:6.

These particular verses from the Urantia Book offer several lessons that can be drawn from Yeshua’s interaction with Simon Zelotes and Teherma, the Persian.

Inclusive Approach to Teaching
Yeshua taught the importance of focusing on what can be added to a person’s spiritual understanding rather than attempting to strip away their existing beliefs. This inclusive approach respects the individual’s background and builds on it, fostering a more receptive environment for spiritual growth.

Leading by Example
Yeshua demonstrated the power of leading by example and embodying the teachings. When Simon questioned why Teherma was more receptive to Yeshua, the answer lay in Yeshua’s ability to connect with Teherma on a deeper level, demonstrating the teachings through his actions rather than mere persuasion.

Introducing the Core Message First
Yeshua advises presenting the core message of God’s fatherhood and human sonship first, before presenting deeper spiritual teachings. This foundational understanding is crucial for further spiritual development and acceptance of more advanced concepts.

Patience and Non-Confrontation
Yeshua instructs his followers to be patient and avoid striving with others. This patient approach allows seekers to come to the truth in their own time, fostering a more genuine and lasting acceptance.

Spiritual Rebirth
The concept of being “reborn” spiritually is central. Yeshua indicates that one must first experience a spiritual awakening before they can understand deeper spiritual truths. This shows the transformative process required for true spiritual insight.

Role as Ambassadors
Yeshua reminds his followers that they are ambassadors of God’s kingdom, not proprietors. Their role is to share the good news and facilitate entry into the kingdom, not to impose their own authority or control.

Baptism of the Spirit
Yeshua contrasts John’s baptism with water with the baptism of the Spirit that signifies entry into the kingdom of heaven. This signifies a deeper, internal transformation rather than just an external ritual.

These lessons collectively emphasise an approach to spiritual teaching that is respectful, patient, inclusive, and focused on inner transformation and foundational truths.

Lesson on Yeshua’s Sermon on the Kingdom

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Reading for June 18 – Yeshua’s Sermon on the Kingdom – 137:8.1-18

What can we learn from today’s reading?

We read about an event that took place shortly before Yeshua and his apostles embarked on their first preaching tour. It was ten days after John the Baptizer had been imprisoned. Yeshua, having received news of John’s arrest, realized that it was time to proclaim the gospel of the kingdom. He ceased his work at the carpenter bench and gathered his associates.

The following day, Yeshua requested permission to speak in the synagogue on the upcoming Sabbath day, which was granted. Before delivering his sermon on the kingdom of God, Yeshua read passages from the Scriptures that emphasized the establishment of the Father’s kingdom and the inclusive nature of its worshipers.
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