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Son of Man: Urantia Project — 432 episodes
Ch. 19.2, The Ordination of the Twelve
Show Mercy as God Shows Mercy | Ch. 19.1
The Ordination Sermon – You Are Ambassadors of the Kingdom | Ch. 19.1
Seek First the Kingdom of God – Jesus’ Core Message | Ch. 19.1
Jesus Presents the Apostles as Ambassadors of the Kingdom | Ch. 19.1
Ch. 19.1, The Ordination of the Twelve
Jesus Gives Judas Iscariot Every Chance – The Tragic Path to Betrayal (Ch. 18.5)
Judas Iscariot: The Educated Treasurer Who Criticized Jesus in Secret (Ch. 18.5)
Simon the Zealot: From Revolutionary to Preacher of Peace in Africa (Ch. 18.5)
Humble Fishermen Twins Judas and James Alpheus – Simple Hearts in Jesus’ Circle (Ch. 18.5)
Ch. 18.5, The Twelve Apostles: Judas and James Alpheus, Simon the Zealot, & Judas Iscariot
Thomas Didymus: The Heroic Scientist Apostle Who Believed (Ch. 18.4)
Thomas Didymus: The Eighth Apostle with a Keen Analytical Mind (Ch. 18.4)
Matthew Levi: Secret Generosity and Silent Sacrifice for the Apostles (Ch. 18.4)
Matthew Levi: Tax Collector Chosen as the Seventh Apostle (Ch. 18.4)
Ch. 18.4, The Twelve Apostles: Matthew & Thomas
Judas Complains About Nathaniel: Jesus Teaches on Pride, Joy, and Brotherly Judgment (Ch. 18.3)
Nathaniel’s Nickname and Pride (Ch. 18.3)
Philip’s Inability to Adapt to New Situations (Ch. 18.3)
Philip the Curious – Fifth Apostle Chosen (Ch. 18.3)
Ch. 18.3, The Twelve Apostles: Philip and Nathaniel
John Held Cherished Place in Jesus’ Heart (Ch. 18.2)
John Zebedee – Youngest Apostle and Personal Helper (Ch. 18.2)
James – Modest Worker and First Martyr (Ch. 18.2)
James Zebedee – Eldest Apostle and Son of Thunder (Ch. 18.2)
Ch. 18.2, The Twelve Apostles: James & John Zebedee
Andrew and Peter Brothers Without Jealousy (Ch. 18)
Apostles Were Humble Laymen Yet Schooled in Synagogues (Ch. 18)
Ch. 18, Pt. 1, The Twelve Apostles, Andrew and Simon Peter
Another Disappointment and Jesus' Response on the Kingdom (Ch. 17)
Calling the Alpheus Twins and the Open Door of the Kingdom (Ch. 17)
Return from Mission and Selection of the New Six (Ch. 17)
Jesus Excludes Family from Apostleship and the Resulting Rift (Ch. 17)
Jesus Declares Kingdom Comes Through Heart Change (Ch. 16)
Jesus Reads from Isaiah in Synagogue (Ch. 16)
Ch. 17, Training the Kingdom’s Messengers
Jesus' Compassion and Hesitation (Ch. 16)
Arrival in Cana and Crowd Anticipation (Ch. 16)
John and James Feel Slighted and Confront Jesus (Ch. 16)
Chapter 16, Waiting Time in Galilee
Ch.15, Baptism and the Forty Days
John Baptizes Jesus and His Brothers
John Decides the World Is at the End of an Age
John Becomes a Nazarite at Fourteen
Ch. 14, John the Baptist
Jesus Confronts Satan on Mount Hermon
God Is No Respecter of Persons or Religions
The Brotherhood of Humanity Founded on Fatherhood of God
Ch. 13, The Transition Years
Jesus Gently Transforms a Husband’s Heart Toward His Wife
Jesus on Self-Defense and Trust in the Father’s Protection
Jesus Teaches Mercy vs Justice on the Road to Tarentum
Ch. 12, The Return from Rome
Walking the Appian Way and Jesus on India’s Caste System
Ch. 11, While in Rome
Notes on Buddhism, Ch. 10 Excerpt
Common Father: Common Bond (Revised)
Notes on Judaism, Ch. 10 Excerpt
Notes on Cynicism, Ch. 10 Excerpt
Ch. 10, The World’s Religions
Our Religion—Notes on Jesus’ Teachings, Ch. 10 Excerpt
Stagnation = Moral Failure
Neglect God—Fade Away, Ch. 9 Excerpt
God Didn’t Create Evil, Ch. 9 Excerpt
Ch. 9, On the Way to Rome
Compassion vs. Spiritual Discernment, Ch. 9 Excerpt
Don't Try to Copy Jesus, Ch. 8 Excerpt
Jesus' Boat-Building Breakthrough, Ch. 8 Excerpt
Ch. 8, Jesus’ Later Adult Life
How Jesus Became 'The Master'
He Chose Principles Over Pay, Ch. 7 Excerpt
He knew his power — and refused to use it, Ch. 7 Excerpt
Jesus frees himself from family duties, Ch. 7 Excerpt
Chap. 7, Jesus’ Early Manhood
One Talk That Changed History, Ch. 7 Excerpt
Jesus’ Tough Love for Jude, Chap. 6 Excerpt
He Ended the Passover Lamb Ritual, Chap. 6 Excerpt
He Became Head of the Household, Chap. 6 Excerpt
Choosing Family Over Revolt, Chap. 6 Excerpt
Chap. 6, The Adolescent Years
Jesus’ Financial Struggles
Jesus as the Son of Man
Joseph’s Tragic Death
Ch. 5, The Two Crucial Years
Jesus’ Growing Divine Awareness
Jesus Debates in the Temple
Jesus’ Vow on Mount Olivet, Ch. 4 Excerpt
Jesus Horrified by Temple Sacrifices, Ch. 4 Excerpt
Jesus Challenges a Vengeful God, Ch. 4 Excerpt
Ch. 4, Jesus at Jerusalem
Jesus Grieves at Passover, Chap. 3 Excerpt
Jesus Defies the Law, Chap. 3 Excerpt
Jesus in Scythopolis, Ch. 3 Excerpt
Chap. 3, Jesus’ Later Childhood
Jesus’ Seventh Year in Nazareth, Chap. 2 Excerpt
Jesus’ Divine Mission Begins, Chap. 2 Excerpt
Jesus’ Encounters with Caravan Travelers, Ch. 2 Excerpt
Ch. 2, Jesus' Early Childhood
Angels and Priests at Jesus’ Birth, Ch. 1 Excerpt
Gabriel’s Announcement to Mary, Ch. 1 Excerpt
Herod’s Threat and the Escape to Egypt, Ch. 1 Excerpt
Ch. 1: Birth and Infancy of Jesus
Earth’s Spiritual Quarantine: Prologue Short
Jesus’ Path to Divinity: Prologue Short
The Mortal Path to Divinity: Prologue Excerpt
Jesus as Son of Man: Prologue Short
Michael’s Cosmic Bestowals: Prologue Excerpt
Michael’s Mission of Harmony: Prologue Short
Prologue
Jesus’ Cosmic Call - One Shepherd, One Brotherhood; Excerpt, Ch. 44, The Perean Mission Begins
Jesus on True vs. False Shepherds; Excerpt, Ch. 44, The Perean Mission Begins
Ch. 44: The Perean Mission Begins, Final edition.
Ecuador to Medellín via Nova Scotia: Update and Restart
Josiah Proves Fruitful - Lord I believe
The Father is in me and I am in the Father – We are one
A Profound Mystery – the Sanhedrin’s conundrum
One of his strangest miracles…and by his own choosing
Josiah, The Blind Beggar - The truth behind events
The Good Samaritan - Who is your neighbor?
Debate Among the Pharisees
Jesus' Strategic Plans at the Mount of Olives
Chapter 43, At the Feast of Dedication
The Urantia Book: Grok on the secrecy surrounding its origination story
Jesus’ invitation across the ages
The gospel, the wise, and the self-righteous
Jesus on rebel spirits
Kingdom of heaven like a landowner who needs workers
Means and Ends in Nonviolent Campaigns
A Call to Defend Liberty and Serve Humanity
The True Courage of Nonviolent Activists
Effectiveness of Nonviolent Conflict
The Power of Civil Disobedience
Choices in a Critical Political Scenario
Jesus: The talk on wealth - we can't serve 2 masters
Questioning Power Structures in the Urantia Book
Empowerment through Part 4 of the Urantia Book
Heart-felt Truth
A Call for Transparency: the Urantia Foundation - Introduction
Jesus and economic abuse
Matadormus not his riches, but the love of them…
Jesus’ instructions to the Seventy
Acceptance and Rejection of Faith
Virtues for Kingdom Messengers
Chapter 42, Ordination of the Seventy at Magadan
The Truth Will Make You Free
The Forgiveness of the Accused Woman
Jesus' Bold Move to Jerusalem
Freedom of the Soul Versus Slavery to Sin
Chapter 41: At the Feast of Tabernacles
Jesus, Son of Man Son of God
Mystery of Jesus’ Dual Nature
The Divine Friendship of Jesus
Jesus: Divine Perfection or Greatest Fraud?
Embracing the Eternal Adventure of Faith
The Power of Friendship Against Life's Challenges
Introduction: The Son of Man: Urantia Project
The Demand for Living Spiritual Experience
The Challenge of Spiritual Transformation in Modern Society
The God of Reality and Future Realities
The Value of Honest Work and True Friendship
Marriage and the Eternal Journey
Balancing Eternity with Material Life
The Lesson on Forgiveness
Jesus Simplifying Spiritual Teachings
Jesus' Perspective on Scriptures
The Paradox of Truth in Scriptures
Parable of Forgiveness and Hypocrisy
Jesus' Unique Approach to Forgiveness
Interpreting Divine Truth
Scripture and Intellectual Dishonesty
The Face of the Celestial Host
In Celsus’ Garden
Jesus Heals the Boy
Apostles' Bold Attempt and Internal Frictions
The Lesson of Humility from a Child
Sacrifice of Earthly Pleasures
Jesus Rebukes Peter's Doubts
Meaning of the Transfiguration
Jesus' Reassurance to Apostles
Introduction to the Mount of Transfiguration
Chapter 40: Further Discussions with Rodan
Genesis: Big Blue Comes Home
College: The 4-year humiliation rite
The Urantia Book and Unique Self
RIP Butch: Sharing the Fruits of the Spirit
Sharing the Urantia Book: what didn’t work
The Urantia Book: Reading Level, IQ, and Christians
Concerns: Purpose and Validity of the Urantia Book
New Souls: The Reason for it All
The Urantia Book, NASA, and Bible is Still in Play
Intentional or Not: Beware the Trap
Entering Heaven: It’s Show not Tell
Call to Action: The Urantia Book Community
Chapter 39: Rodan of Alexandria
The Challenge of Faith and Oneness with the Father
The Urantia Book: My Journey from Awe to Caution
The Trap of the Temple Tax
Peter's Confession of Faith
Apostles Grapple with Revelations
Jesus' Purpose and Revelation of Sonship
Transition from Messiah to Son of God
The New Ideal: From Teacher-Healer to Son of God
Overcoming Evil with Good
Legend of Amos's Cure and the Pigs
Sudden Gale on the Sea of Galilee
Thomas's Interpretation and the Universal Truth
Jesus' Advice on Teaching and Truth Revelation
The Rise of Women Evangelists
Chapter 38, The Decapolis Tour
Faith and Salvation
Jesus Confronts the Crowd with Humor and Truth
Salvation and Righteousness: A Divine Gift
Nazareth's Hostility Towards Jesus
What Must I Do to be Saved?
Chapter 37, The Mount of Transfiguration.
Salvation and Righteousness: A Divine Gift
Mary Magdalene's Transformation
Religious Hypocrisy and Genuine Faith
Balancing Jesus' Personality and Teachings for Broader Acceptance
Happiness, Contentment, and Spiritual Guidance
True Riches: Righteousness and Contentment
Understanding Non-Resistance to Everyday Evil
Intentional Wrongdoing vs Unintentional Evil
Understanding Non-Resistance to Evil
From Anger to Compassion: A Moral Transformation
Job's Despair: Questioning Divine Justice
Wealth and Divine Favor: The Story of Job
The Miraculous Healing and Declaration of Divine Authority
The Well-Organized Evangelist's Camp
The Sabbath Was Made for People
Questioning Fasting and Jesus' Profound Response
Chapter 36: At Caesarea-Philippi
Faith Over Fasting
A Call for Transparency
The Promise of Eternal Life and Resurrection
Spring of Renewal: Faith and Generational Impact
Reengaging Life with Purpose
Challenge to Urantia Book Believers
A Call to Duty for Older American Men
The Progressive Nature of Jesus' Teachings
Vision for World Peace and Target Audience
Elders as Leaders: Engagement Beyond Retirement
The Transformative Power of Faith and Forgiveness
What’s done; what’s next
Living by Faith and Grace Beyond Suffering
The Assurance of Progress in Spiritual Growth
Jesus Bridges Philosophy and Spiritual Truths
Jesus on Overcoming Anxiety with Gratitude
Jesus' Apostles Struggle to Understand His Mission
Jesus Explains the Purpose of His Mission
Jesus' Firm Stance on Prioritizing Teaching Over Miracles
Jesus on Personal Religion Over Group Religion
Jesus' Explanation on Spiritual Healing
The Importance of Personal Religion (Jesus to the Jews…)
Jesus Declares His Mission
Miraculous Mass Healing
Jesus' Struggle With Compassion and Miracles
The Strategic Isolation of Jesus and the Twelve
Benefits of Prayer and Worship
Jesus Defends John the Baptist
A People’s Manifesto
Reacting to John the Baptist's Death
Seeking Divine Guidance and Mercy in Challenging Times
Comparing Generations
Jesus' Teachings on Equality and Life
On Atheism
The Roles of Prayer and Worship
Jesus Explains True Worship
The Balance Between Worship and Service
Nalda's Forgiveness and Transformation
Differentiating Prayer and Worship
Addressing Objections to the Gospel
Reassurance of Divine Sonship
Contrasting Views on God's Nature
Inspiration and Assurance Through Faith
Thomas' Doubt and Jesus' Clarification
Thomas' Questions on Apostleship
The Power of Faith and Spiritual Assurance
Nicodemus' Moment of Faith
Call for Spiritual Maturity
Jesus' Emotional Moment on Departure
The Significance of Spiritual Unity
Jesus' Diverse Appeal
Jesus on Salvation and Truth
Trust in Divine Providence
Jesus on Retaliation and Revenge
Jesus' Teachings Separate from Religion and Culturally Inclusive
Jesus' Focus on Spiritual Principles
Freedom and Unconscious Goodness
True Happiness and Spiritual Values
Interpreting the Spirit's Teaching
Qualities of the Ministers of the Father's Kingdom
Brotherly vs. Fatherly Love
Message of Mercy and Equality
Jesus on the Concept of Peace
Striving for Perfection and Divine Love
Spiritual Nourishment: Bread of Life Metaphor
Controversy with Pharisees Over Jesus' Miracles
Apostles' Inner Conflict and Jesus' Change in Tactics
Challenging Religious Hypocrisy: Tradition vs. Commandments
The Realization of God Beyond Organized Religion
Power Dynamics in Religion
A People’s Manifesto
The Bridge to Sidon and Spreading the Gospel
Perspectives on Human Nature and Spiritual Destiny
Spiritual Resilience and True Self-Respect
Chap. 35, The Stay at Tyre and Sidon
Living a Spirit-Led Life Across All Professions
Proving Faith Through Actions, Not Words
Three Forms of Religious Devotion
Jesus on the Heathens and the Kingdom
Chap. 34, Fleeing Through Northern Galilee
The Hasty Flight
Blessed are they who hear the word of God and dare to obey it.
Ruth Stands Resolute Against Family Pressure
Misunderstanding and Sacrifice: Jesus and His Family
Putting man’s laws above God
The bread of heaven; the water of life
The value of repetition
Chap. 33, Last Days at Capernaum
Chap. 32, The Crisis at Capernaum
The Fleeting Shadow of Reality
America’s Third Option: NOT a Call to Arms
Scolding the Apostles
Jesus, the God-man
Legend of Amos's Cure and the Pigs
The Strategic Use of Parables by Jesus
The Healing of Veronica
Chap. 31, Events Leading up to the Capernaum Crisis
Sudden Gale on the Sea of Galilee
Jesus Calms the Storm
Thomas's Interpretation and the Universal Truth
Jesus' Advice on Teaching and Truth Revelation
Rich Comparisons of the Kingdom
Chap. 30, Resting and Teaching by the Seaside
Special Update, 14Nov24
The Nazareth Rejection
What Must I Do to Be Saved?
Are not two sparrows sold for a penny?
Jesus speaking on magic and superstition
The Stop at Magdala - Bringing Mary into the Kingdom
Excerpt: The Women Evangelicals
Chap. 29, The Third Preaching Tour
Excerpt: He Let People Call Him Master
Excerpt: Hypocrisy and False Ideas of Humility
Excerpt: From Fearing the Lord to Loving the Father
Excerpt: Christianity's Foundational Errors
Excerpt: Healing Through the Strength of Their Own Faith
Excerpt: The Unwavering Wisdom of Jesus
Excerpt: From Fear to Love: A New Commandment
Chap. 28, The Second Preaching Tour
Excerpt: Job's Despair: Questioning Divine Justice
Excerpt: Jesus' Teachings on Compassion Over Rules
Excerpt: The Miraculous Healing and Declaration of Divine Authority
Excerpt: Jesus Explains Evil, Sin, and Iniquity
Excerpt: The Sheep in the Pit: Justifying Good Deeds on Sabbath
Chap. 27, Training Evangelists at Bethsaida
Chap. 26, The Interlude Visit to Jerusalem
Contrasting Views on God's Nature
Inspiration and Assurance Through Faith
The Significance of Spiritual Unity
Jesus' Diverse Appeal
Jesus on Salvation and Truth
Prayer for Divine Guidance and Character Development
The Lord's Prayer and Jesus' Approach
Reacting to John the Baptist's Death
Seeking Divine Guidance and Mercy in Challenging Times
Spiritual Assurance and Eternal Life
Jesus’ Teachings on Selfless Prayers and Spiritual Growth
Jesus on True Prayer: Sincerity Over Ritual
Divine Love and Guidance
Teaching of King Saul and the Control of Spiritual Beings
Spiritual unity, not conformity: Jesus Heals a Leper in Iron
Certainty in Spiritual Truth: Jesus Explains to Thomas
Truth and Tolerance
Jesus Explains the Connection Between Prayer and Actions
Chap. 25, First Preaching Tour of Galilee
Jesus' Firm Stance on Prioritizing Teaching Over Miracles
Jesus on Personal Religion Over Group Religion
Jesus' Explanation on Spiritual Healing
Miraculous Mass Healing
Jesus' Struggle With Compassion and Miracles
Jesus Declares His Mission
Chap. 24, Four Eventful Days at Capernaum
Qualities of Effective Prayer
Teachings on True Prayer
Parable of the Unjust Judge: Persistence in Prayer
Chap. 23, At Gilboa and the Decapolis
Self-Mastery and Spiritual Responsibility
True Religion—Balance, Prayer, and Worship
Jesus on Religion and Essential Truths
The Universality and Challenge of the Gospel
A Conversation about Living Water
Jesus Breaks Social Norms at Jacob's Well
Chap. 22, Going Through Samaria
Jesus Explains Spiritual Rebirth to Nicodemus
Jesus Explains the Evolution of Understanding God
Thomas's Question on Suffering and Jesus's Revelation
Spiritual Evolution and Understanding the Kingdom
Chap. 21, The Passover at Jerusalem
Jesus’ Unyielding Mission and Extraordinary Nature
The True Character of Jesus
Jesus' Advanced Teachings and Personal Relationships
Chap. 20, Beginning the Public Work
Understanding Jesus' Stance on Non-Resistance and Justice
Jesus' Teachings on Family and Religion
Humility, Courage, and Virtue in Jesus' Teachings
Understanding Jesus' Life and Teachings
The Essence of the Child-Father Relationship
Chap. 19, pt. 2, The Ordination of the Twelve
Individual Freedom and Character Growth in Jesus' Teachings
Jesus on Inner Spiritual Life and Redefining 'Neighbor'
Jesus on Justice, Kindness, and the Family
Brotherly vs. Fatherly Love
Living Well and the Value of Religion
The Everlasting Kingdom
Immediate Pleasure vs Long-term Satisfaction
Commandments of Love, Mercy, and Justice
Chap. 19, pt. 1, The Ordination of the Twelve
Matthew's Transformation and Full Devotion
Thomas's Admiration for Jesus's Balanced Character
Exploring Nathaniel's Character
Integral Christ
Nathaniel the Peacemaker
The Consequences of Rejecting Spiritual Light
The Tragic Downfall of Judas
Thomas's Leadership and Loyalty
Matthew's Secret Generosity
Simon's Journey from Rebel to Follower
Addressing the Critics
Philip's Humble and Persuasive Approach
Andrew's Strengths and Personal Contributions