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For a summary of the reading of 120:0-1, see Study Notes on BT 120:0-1 1. What is the purpose of Michael’s seven bestowals, and how do they relate to his sovereignty in Nebadon? 2. Why was the seventh bestowal, as a mortal human, considered the culmination of Michael’s mission? 3. What role did Gabriel and…
1. Who was Flavius and what was his religious status? 2. What was notable about Flavius’s home in Jerusalem? 3. What concern did Flavius have about inviting Jesus to his home? 4. How did Jesus react upon seeing Flavius’s collection of art? 5. What explanation did Jesus give for his positive attitude towards art?
1. What is the initial concept of Yahweh among the Sinai clans as described by Jesus? 2. How did Moses elevate the primitive concept of Yahweh? 3. Who proclaimed the concept of the Most High to Abraham? 4. How did Abraham’s belief system change after encountering Melchizedek’s teachings? 5. What was the concept of El…
1. Where did Jesus and the apostles spend their nights during the month of April while working in Jerusalem? 2. How often did Jesus spend nights in Jerusalem, and where did he stay? 3. Who was Flavius, and why was his home significant? 4. Describe the encounter between Jesus and Annas, the former high priest….
Lesson Overview: This lesson explores the events and themes presented in the Urantia Book, Section 177:3.1-8, focusing on the day spent at the camp on Mount Olivet by the apostles and disciples, their feelings towards Yeshua’s absence, and the unfolding plans against Yeshua by the chief priests and elders in Jerusalem. Objectives: Understand the emotional…
1. What was the primary reason Andrew assigned apostolic couples to visit Jericho during their stay at Bethany beyond Jordan? 2. How did the believers in Jericho respond to Jesus’ advanced teachings? 3. What specific activities did the apostles engage in during their visits to Jericho? 4. In what ways did the apostles’ message in…
1. What significant event took place on February 26 involving Jesus, his apostles, and followers? 2. Where did Jesus and his group journey to on February 26, and what was the significance of this location? 3. How long did Jesus and his apostles remain teaching and preaching near Bethany in Perea? 4. Which apostles did…
1. Who was Teherma and why did he come to see Jesus? 2. What was Simon Zelotes’ initial perception of Teherma and how did Teherma clarify it? 3. Why did Simon Zelotes feel he couldn’t persuade Teherma, and what did Jesus explain to him about his approach? 4. What key lesson did Jesus impart to…
1. What prompted James Zebedee to ask about seeing alike and harmony? 2. How did Jesus react to James Zebedee’s question? 3. What was the core message Jesus conveyed about spiritual liberty? 4. Why did Jesus emphasise individuality and originality in spiritual life? 5. How does Jesus define spiritual unity?
1. What new concept of God did Jesus emphasise to the apostles during his time at Amathus? 2. How did Jesus contrast the traditional Jewish view of God with his own teachings? 3. What was Jesus’ response to Thomas’s question, “Who is this God of the kingdom?” 4. How did Jesus describe religion, according to…