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===Topic: ''Traditions''===
 
===Topic: ''Traditions''===
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===Group: [[Woods Cross TeaM]]===
 
===Group: [[Woods Cross TeaM]]===
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==Facilitators==
 
==Facilitators==
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===Teacher: [[Ham]]===
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===Teacher: [[Abraham]]===
 
===TR: [[Rebecca]]===
 
===TR: [[Rebecca]]===
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==Session==
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===Opening===
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THE [[Light|LIGHT]] OF [[God|GOD]] [[Surround|SURROUNDS]] US. THE [[LOVE]] OF GOD ENFOLDS US. THE [[Power|POWER]] OF GOD PROTECTS US. THE [[Presence|PRESENCE]] OF GOD WATCHES OVER US. WHEREVER WE ARE HE IS.
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===Dialogue===
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Greetings. I am ABRAHAM. I will be your [[teacher]] for this evening. Are there any [[questions]] for me at this time?
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===='''''[[Garden Project]]'''''====
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Joshua: I'd like to make a [[statement]] and also ask a question. Richard and Rosanne cannot be with us tonight, and they send their [[apologies]], and want you to [[know]] they wanted to be here very badly. I [[received]] a phone call from Duane, and he verified that Michael Landon had [[received]] the tapes. (This we knew). He also wanted me to ask a question. In the [[Urantia Book]] it talks about [[Van]] and [[Amadon]] and others that [[prepared]] [[the garden]] for the arrival of the [[Material Son and Daughter]]. Duane was wondering if perhaps in the [[future]] a [[Material Son and Daughter]] may arrive here on [[Urantia]], and if so, could you beings pick a location, and he would like to [[contribute]] [[money]] to the purchase of whatever [[property]] and build a [[home]] for the [[Material Son and Daughter]], and whoever else may need one. He has [[written]] a [[book]] and he wants to use the [[Profit|proceeds]] from the [[book]] to further [[the Father|Father]]'s work.
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Abraham: Yes, this [[intention]] is very honorable. However, time for such [[action]] has not come. To the [[question]] of will there be a [[Material Son and Daughter]] residing on [[Urantia]] in the [[future]] is still questionable, and has not been fully and finally been [[decided]]. When it is I will tell you. (Thank you). Are there any other [[questions]]?
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===='''''[[Adversity]]''''', '''''[[Attitude]]'''''====
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Mel: There is a [[question]] I'd like to ask about the [[adversity]] we [[experience]] in our life. What is the main [[purpose]] for the adversity?
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Abraham: This is a broad question, and I can only answer in broad terms. [[Adversity]] creates or rather requires [[reaction]]. This reaction builds [[strength]] and [[stamina]] in [[character]]. Each person [[experiences]] adversity for this [[purpose]]. If life were easy and [[blissful]] [[decisions]], hard decisions, would not be forced to be made. These [[essential]] [[decisions]] must be made in order for there to be [[soul]] strengthening. In the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parable_of_the_sower parable of the sower] we see that some [[seeds]] [[sprout]] readily and grow tall quickly, soon to be withered in the [[sun]], not having the requisite [[strength]], [[fortitude]] to withstand [[vicissitude]]. Each [[person]] is like a [[plant]], the good gardener, the [[Thought Adjuster]] who directs the tilling of your [[soil]], the fertilization of your [[roots]], the rain to fall, the [[wind]] to blow, the [[sun]] to shine. All this is done through the [[action]] of [[angels]] among others, and He sees to it that His beloved [[child]] [[receives]] what is needful for the best [[growth]] of his soul. [[Adversity]], even [[calamity]] can be part of nurturing [[process]]. The [[blessing]] of these seeming [[calamities]] may only be seen through hindsight and are not [[apparent]] to the growing [[seed]] child.
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The [[good]] [[parent]] ensures proper [[medicine]] for any illness, proper [[exercise]], to [[grow]], to maintain [[robust]] [[health]]. Each child requires differing remedies and different [[exercise]]. By exercise I am referring to robust life [[activity]], [[mental]] and [[physical]]. In order to meet the [[challenges]] of life each [[person]] must have experienced a certain hardship [[factor]], and in knowing that past hardships has been overcome [[strengthens]] the [[mind]], [[soul]] for [[future]] hardship, or mind [[conflict]], which also must be grappled with. This 'can do' [[attitude]] is important and cannot [[develop]] without having done. Therefore, [[adversity]], small and great, befalls us all, and must be overcome and grappled with [[individually]] in order to build a strong and [[reliable]] [[soul]]. Does that answer? (Yes, thank you).
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Abraham: Yes Jason.
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Jason: Do you know of the situation that occurred to me this week?
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Abraham: One moment. I see. This is a [[private]] matter. I shall [[communicate]] with you on Sunday. (Thank you Father Abraham.) Are there any further [[questions]]?
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Rachel: I don't have a question Father Abraham, but I thank you kindly for being here with us tonight, and I [[hope]] there is nothing wrong with [[Ham]], and send him our [[love]].
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===='''''[[Reserve Corps of Destiny]]'''''====
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Abraham: No. Thank you Rachel. He will be back next week. John is there something you would like to ask? ( I don't think so). Are you sure? (I'm pretty sure, but not too sure. I don't know). Very well then, my son, there is something I would like to say to you. We are [[happy]] with the [[progress]] you and David have made lately and we [[welcome]] you into the [[Reserve Corps of Destiny]] where you will accomplish many [[duties]] under my [[leadership]]. You are now and in the [[future]] under my [[command]] and consider this an appointment. If we had ranks, you would be receiving a promotion. That is all I [[wish]] to say.
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John: Thank you very much. I am very [[honored]] and I gladly [[accept]] the [[appointment]]. (And David)?
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David: That goes for myself also.
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Abraham: I am pleased, also [[communicate]] to Duane we are [[considering]] his previous request and are considering an appointment of one of our [[teachers]] in the near [[future]].
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Joshua: Thank you very much. I will call him tonight right after the meetings over.
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Abraham: Ruby, Martin, Benjamin, and Charles are doing well and send their [[love]].
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==Session==
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Joshua: Would you send our love back to them? (Certainly.)
    
===Lesson===
 
===Lesson===
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===='''''[[Bible]]''''', '''''[[Oral Tradition]]'''''====
 
There are many things written in the [[Bible]] which are very uplifting, and many passages, whole [[books]] which are very down casting. In my day, before the [[Bible]] was [[written]] or complied, there was very little [[writing]]. We relied on verbal [[messages]] practically completely. [[Traditions]] and new teachings were kept within the [[mind]] of the people or [[person]] [[learning]]. Each [[person]] learned slightly [[differently]] from every other, and his personal slant or [[interpretation]] on a direct teaching colored it forever.  
 
There are many things written in the [[Bible]] which are very uplifting, and many passages, whole [[books]] which are very down casting. In my day, before the [[Bible]] was [[written]] or complied, there was very little [[writing]]. We relied on verbal [[messages]] practically completely. [[Traditions]] and new teachings were kept within the [[mind]] of the people or [[person]] [[learning]]. Each [[person]] learned slightly [[differently]] from every other, and his personal slant or [[interpretation]] on a direct teaching colored it forever.  
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===='''''[[Monotheism]]'''''====
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These people, which were taught by [[Melchizedek]], went forward into the world and passed this [[knowledge]] on as purely as possible until they died. They were [[admonished]] to [[train]] at least [[ten]] [[individuals]] of the younger [[generation]] as succinctly as they could - these same teachings, and they each - ten and so forth. You can see within just a few [[generations]] the teachings would spread, but in the [[process]] be diluted and become mixed with other [[beliefs]] held by people. The main [[method]] for [[seed]] teaching of “[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Epoch_III salvation through faith]' was practically lost in many parts of the world, but remains strongest near the [[center]] of the [[Melchizedek]] bestowal - [[Palestine]], and especially the “[[Monotheism|one God]]' [[concept]].
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These people, which were taught by [[Melchizedek]], went forward into the world and passed this [[knowledge]] on as purely as possible until they died. They were [[admonished]] to [[train]] at least [[ten]] [[individuals]] of the younger [[generation]] as succinctly as they could - these same teachings, and they each - ten and so forth. You can see within just a few [[generations]] the teachings would spread, but in the [[process]] be diluted and become mixed with other [[beliefs]] held by people. The main [[method]] for [[seed]] teaching of “[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Epoch_III salvation through faith]' was practically lost in many parts of the world, but remains strongest near the [[center]] of the [[Melchizedek]] bestowal - [[Palestine]], and especially the “[[Monotheism|one God]]' [[concept]].
    
The [[Monotheism|one God]] concept has remained strong through [[Christianity]] and is generally [[accepted]] throughout the world. One God for all peoples is today a basic [[concept]] in most religious [[understanding]]. We [[wish]] now to extend this concept of “one God' for all peoples of the [[earth]] to “one God' for [[Paper 49 - The Inhabited Worlds|all worlds]]. The [[concept]] of [[God]] over the [[earth]] is limited and [[anthropomorphized]]. The concept of “[[Paper 49 - The Inhabited Worlds|God for all worlds]],” “all [[space]]”, “for all [[time]]” is [[infinite]] and [[eternal]]. The [[concept]] of the “[[Infinite]]” is partial and fragmentary at best in your state of [[being]], but the attempt of [[understanding]] of this [[intense]] [[concept]] is, in itself - [[emerging]].  
 
The [[Monotheism|one God]] concept has remained strong through [[Christianity]] and is generally [[accepted]] throughout the world. One God for all peoples is today a basic [[concept]] in most religious [[understanding]]. We [[wish]] now to extend this concept of “one God' for all peoples of the [[earth]] to “one God' for [[Paper 49 - The Inhabited Worlds|all worlds]]. The [[concept]] of [[God]] over the [[earth]] is limited and [[anthropomorphized]]. The concept of “[[Paper 49 - The Inhabited Worlds|God for all worlds]],” “all [[space]]”, “for all [[time]]” is [[infinite]] and [[eternal]]. The [[concept]] of the “[[Infinite]]” is partial and fragmentary at best in your state of [[being]], but the attempt of [[understanding]] of this [[intense]] [[concept]] is, in itself - [[emerging]].  
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===Closing Prayer===
 
The [[understanding]] of a [[personal]] [[Infinite]] is [[enlightening]], and I will attempt, as will Ham, through many lessons, we wish to enlarge and [[strengthen]] your [[conception]] of the [[Universal Father|Eternal Father]], and I [[pray]] through me His [[voice]] [[speaks]] to you, and His love reaches your [[hearts]]. I only pray to serve Him, who is [[invisible]] to our eyes, but greatest [[reality]] in [[existence]]. I pray that I may [[wisely]] bring forward His [[word]], that I may capture your [[imagination]] to [[enlighten]] your [[understanding]]. I pray that I may serve you well, and in so doing, serve [[our Father]]. I pray that as His [[love]] [[grows]] within you, that it may shine for all to see. I pray to you Father, and to His Son [[personified]] in our Lord [[Michael]], whose [[Spirit of Truth|Spirit]] envelops and [[nourish]] each of us, and I pray that our [[work]] will be acceptable in His [[sight]].  
 
The [[understanding]] of a [[personal]] [[Infinite]] is [[enlightening]], and I will attempt, as will Ham, through many lessons, we wish to enlarge and [[strengthen]] your [[conception]] of the [[Universal Father|Eternal Father]], and I [[pray]] through me His [[voice]] [[speaks]] to you, and His love reaches your [[hearts]]. I only pray to serve Him, who is [[invisible]] to our eyes, but greatest [[reality]] in [[existence]]. I pray that I may [[wisely]] bring forward His [[word]], that I may capture your [[imagination]] to [[enlighten]] your [[understanding]]. I pray that I may serve you well, and in so doing, serve [[our Father]]. I pray that as His [[love]] [[grows]] within you, that it may shine for all to see. I pray to you Father, and to His Son [[personified]] in our Lord [[Michael]], whose [[Spirit of Truth|Spirit]] envelops and [[nourish]] each of us, and I pray that our [[work]] will be acceptable in His [[sight]].  
 
[[Amen]] and [[Shalom]].
 
[[Amen]] and [[Shalom]].
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===Closing Prayer===
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I [[pray]] through me His [[voice]] [[speaks]] to you and His [[love]] reaches your [[hearts]]. I only pray to serve Him - who is [[invisible]] to our eyes, but greatest in [[reality]]- in [[existence]]. I pray that I may wisely bring forward His [[word]], that I may capture your [[imagination]] to [[enlighten]] your [[understanding]]. I pray that I may serve you well, and in so doing, serve [[our Father]]. I pray that as His [[love]] [[grows]] within you, that it may shine for all to see. I pray to you Father, and to [[Eternal Son|His Son]] - personified in our Lord [[Michael]]. His [[spirit]] envelops and [[nourish]] each of us and I pray that our [[work]] will be acceptable in His [[sight]]. [[Amen]].
         
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