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Greetings, spiritual family. I am Rayson. I am your teacher. I have greatly missed our sessions, and truly [[love]] each one of you. Some who are more [[attuned]] might have felt my visits over these few months. I have not left you unattended.

Greetings, spiritual family. I am Rayson. I am your teacher. I have greatly missed our sessions, and truly [[love]] each one of you. Some who are more [[attuned]] might have felt my visits over these few months. I have not left you unattended.

The [[Teacher Corps|teaching staff]] have [[learned]] a great deal during the time of [[rest]]. First, the human [[faith]] is [[strong]], but [[applied]] faith tends to slip away in day to day [[pressures]] and [[stresses]] of life. It has occurred to greater and lesser [[degrees]] in each of our [[spiritual]] [[family]], and has been inconsistent in each [[individual]]. We thank [[The Father]] for this time of [[learning]] from Him, for we have [[realized]] that perhaps we started on too mindally high a level, and we are [[grateful]] to learn from our mistakes. So we have been busy rewriting and revising the syllabus. At our core of caring is your [[spiritual]] [[growth]]. Secondary is to turn out [[wonderful]] truth-[[teachers]] and living spiritual brothers and sisters, beacons of [[light]] and [[love]] to draw others to [[God]]. You are really already that, but you can become even more so. And this we [[wish]] to help you with. This is not a [[criticism]] for you truly, children, are the light on this [[planet]]. There are many others like yourselves, but you are my flock and I am [[proud]] of each of you and love each of you, ceaselessly. It is hard to fully [[understand]] the human [[existence]], so we make [[errors]]. But this is a great [[adventure]] for all sides, non-corporeal and [[material]] [[beings]] alike, reaching across [[time and space]], holding hands spiritually in a great quest for spiritual advancement. We all advance through this teamwork, this [[wonderful]] [[blessing]] and [[miracle]] that [[Michael]], acting for our [[Universal Father]], has [[permitted]] to occur here on this special [[planet]], [[blessed]] and distressed by so much evolutionary anomaly. Another chapter in the unwritten [[book]] of [[growth]], no one having a [[model]] for the outcome, guessing, rethinking, living, giving to [[the Supreme]] the most rare of [[experiences]]: a [[cooperative]] effort between worlds, between spirits, between ascenders.

The [[Teacher Corps|teaching staff]] have [[learned]] a great deal during the time of [[rest]]. First, the human [[faith]] is [[strong]], but [[applied]] faith tends to slip away in day to day [[pressures]] and [[stresses]] of life. It has occurred to greater and lesser [[degrees]] in each of our [[spiritual]] [[family]], and has been inconsistent in each [[individual]]. We thank [[The Father]] for this time of [[learning]] from Him, for we have [[realized]] that perhaps we started on too mindally high a level, and we are [[grateful]] to learn from our mistakes. So we have been busy rewriting and revising the syllabus. At our core of caring is your [[spiritual]] [[growth]]. Secondary is to turn out [[wonderful]] truth-[[teachers]] and living spiritual brothers and sisters, beacons of [[light]] and [[love]] to draw others to [[God]]. You are really already that, but you can become even more so. And this we [[wish]] to help you with. This is not a [[criticism]] for you truly, children, are the light on this [[planet]]. There are many others like yourselves, but you are my flock and I am [[proud]] of each of you and love each of you, ceaselessly. It is hard to fully [[understand]] the human [[existence]], so we make [[errors]]. But this is a great [[adventure]] for all sides, non-corporeal and [[material]] [[beings]] alike, reaching across [[time and space]], holding hands spiritually in a great quest for spiritual advancement. We all advance through this teamwork, this [[wonderful]] [[blessing]] and [[miracle]] that [[Michael]], acting for our [[Universal Father]], has [[permitted]] to occur here on this special [[planet]], [[blessed]] and distressed by so much evolutionary [[anomaly]]. Another chapter in the unwritten [[book]] of [[growth]], no one having a [[model]] for the outcome, guessing, rethinking, living, giving to [[the Supreme]] the most rare of [[experiences]]: a [[cooperative]] effort between worlds, between spirits, between ascenders.

For us it is so exciting! We are so conscientious to make the best [[effort]] as we are [[aware]] of mistakes in the past and the [[repercussions]] in your own lives. We [[wish]] no harm to come to you or your [[friends]]. Enough hurt has been left in the [[legacy]] of [[Caligastia]], to last many, many lifetimes. We wish to be the correctors. We wish to offer our [[experience]] and [[love]] and [[inspiration]] to you [[humans]] who have such a [[difficult]] walk in the [[flesh]]. Even [[the Master]], Himself, had times of great [[distress]]. The human form is incapable of unlimited [[perception]], and thus seen on the smallest [[fragment]] of [[reality]], is easily discouraged and pushed into [[despair]], [[isolation]], [[anger]], [[loneliness]].

For us it is so exciting! We are so conscientious to make the best [[effort]] as we are [[aware]] of mistakes in the past and the [[repercussions]] in your own lives. We [[wish]] no harm to come to you or your [[friends]]. Enough hurt has been left in the [[legacy]] of [[Caligastia]], to last many, many lifetimes. We wish to be the correctors. We wish to offer our [[experience]] and [[love]] and [[inspiration]] to you [[humans]] who have such a [[difficult]] walk in the [[flesh]]. Even [[the Master]], Himself, had times of great [[distress]]. The human form is incapable of unlimited [[perception]], and thus seen on the smallest [[fragment]] of [[reality]], is easily discouraged and pushed into [[despair]], [[isolation]], [[anger]], [[loneliness]].

But be not [[anxious]], for great [[tools]] are yours. Great love is yours. [[Our Master]]-Creator, [[Michael]] of [[Nebadon]], personally looks after [[Urantia]]. He loves all His [[creatures]] but you are especially beloved by this great [[Creator]]. His mercy extends to every being but His [[mercy]] is especially tender towards you. [[Michael]] is [[wise]], patient, loving, [[good]], [[beautiful]], [[truthful]] and the way to [[The Father]]. He will never fail you no matter how many times, humans, you may fail yourself. Faltering on the [[path]] is part of [[Growth]]. And now we will put this period to good constructive use, the clay to mold the art from. And [[together]] we will create [[goodness]]. [[Together]] we will create a [[glory]] to [[Michael]]. We will rededicate our wills to this [[purpose]]: to doing and [[discerning]] the will of the [[Universal Father]], to loving and [[worshiping]] [[God]], to reflecting [[God]]'s love in our daily lives, to serving our fellows with more [[love]] and [[understanding]], and to serving ourselves with [[self]]-[[love]], [[forgiveness]], [[acceptance]] of our flaws, and a true strong spiritual [[attitude]] that we are [[children]] of the most benevolent, merciful, and loving God - [[Michael]] of [[Nebadon]] - and his partner, the Universal [[Mother Spirit]].

But be not [[anxious]], for great [[tools]] are yours. Great love is yours. [[Our Master]]-Creator, [[Michael]] of [[Nebadon]], personally looks after [[Urantia]]. He loves all His [[creatures]] but you are especially beloved by this great [[Creator]]. His mercy extends to every being but His [[mercy]] is especially tender towards you. [[Michael]] is [[wise]], patient, loving, [[good]], [[beautiful]], [[truthful]] and the way to [[The Father]]. He will never fail you no matter how many times, humans, you may fail yourself. Faltering on the [[path]] is part of [[Growth]]. And now we will put this period to good constructive use, the clay to mold the art from. And [[together]] we will create [[goodness]]. [[Together]] we will create a [[glory]] to [[Michael]]. We will rededicate our wills to this [[purpose]]: to doing and [[discerning]] the will of the [[Universal Father]], to loving and [[worshiping]] [[God]], to reflecting [[God]]'s love in our daily lives, to serving our fellows with more [[love]] and [[understanding]], and to serving ourselves with [[self]]-[[love]], [[forgiveness]], [[acceptance]] of our [[flaws]], and a true strong spiritual [[attitude]] that we are [[children]] of the most benevolent, [[merciful]], and loving God - [[Michael]] of [[Nebadon]] - and his partner, the Universal [[Mother Spirit]].

This can only inspire faith and acts based on spiritual poise. We will not allow defeat, disappointment, to cause negativity. Rather they will spur us onward to make spiritual war for the good. We will not allow our victories to feed our egos, children. Rather we will handle our victories with poise as befits a pilgrim of time and space. This is spiritual soldiering. This is total centeredness as Jesus lived it here. (07/26/92)

This can only [[inspire]] [[faith]] and [[acts]] based on [[spiritual]] [[poise]]. We will not allow [[defeat]], [[disappointment]], to cause [[negativity]]. Rather they will spur us onward to make [[spiritual]] [[war]] for the [[good]]. We will not allow our [[victories]] to feed our [[egos]], children. Rather we will handle our [[victories]] with [[poise]] as befits a [[pilgrim]] of [[time and space]]. This is spiritual soldiering. This is total centeredness as [[Jesus]] lived it here. (07/26/92)

[On August 9,1992, RAYON admonished his class in the following language:]

[On August 9,1992, RAYON [[admonished]] his class in the following [[language]]:]

And you are admonished to keep perspective, for the primary purpose of our meeting is spiritual growth, greater understanding in terms of living of the teachings of The Urantia Book and Jesus, and the evangelism and transformation, spiritualization, of this world. That is our mission. It is not to provide you with special vision, advice, insight, or personal guidance other than the spiritual. (08/09/92)

And you are admonished to keep [[perspective]], for the primary [[purpose]] of our meeting is [[spiritual]] [[growth]], greater understanding in terms of living of the teachings of The [[Urantia Book]] and [[Jesus]], and the [[evangelism]] and [[transformation]], spiritualization, of this world. That is our [[mission]]. It is not to provide you with special [[vision]], advice, [[insight]], or personal [[guidance]] other than the [[spiritual]]. (08/09/92)

[Shortly before MICHAEL’S birthday, Friday, August 21st 1992, the following was recorded:]

[Shortly before [[Michael]]’s birthday, Friday, August 21st 1992, the following was recorded:]

Q: I look upon Friday night as a field trip for the class of "the students of Rayson." You told us last time that we needed to adopt a proper perspective before we can receive the maximum benefit from Friday night, and I have put together a two-page written document taken from your lessons having to do with that perspective. I wonder if you could review the document in my mind and indicate whether or not it is proper to pass this paper around, or whether or not it is superfluous.

Q: I look upon Friday night as a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Field_trip field trip] for the class of "the [[students]] of [[Rayson]]." You told us last time that we needed to adopt a proper [[perspective]] before we can [[receive]] the maximum benefit from Friday night, and I have put together a two-page written [[document]] taken from your lessons having to do with that [[perspective]]. I wonder if you could review the document in my [[mind]] and indicate whether or not it is proper to pass this paper around, or whether or not it is superfluous.

A: One moment. (short pause) I am pleased with your effort toward maximizing the benefit of the remembrance supper on Friday night. I would add one thing, only. NOTHING IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE EXPERIENCE OF MICHAEL'S PRESENCE. (08/16/92)

A: One moment. (short pause) I am pleased with your [[effort]] toward maximizing the benefit of the [[remembrance supper]] on Friday night. I would add one thing, only. NOTHING IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE EXPERIENCE OF MICHAEL'S PRESENCE. (08/16/92)

[At the meeting on August 21 messages were received from the following ascendant mortals and celestial personalities: GABRIEL of Salvington, MACHIVENTA MELCHIZEDEK, ABRAHAM, HAM, RAYSON, BERTRAND, and SIGNA. They were not recorded. There may have been a message from MICHAEL, Himself. See the quotations from the September 20th meeting, below.]

[At the meeting on August 21 messages were [[received]] from the following [[ascendant mortals]] and celestial [[personalities]]: [[Gabriel]] of [[Salvington]], [[Machiventa]] Melchizedek, [[Abraham]], [[Ham]], [[Rayson]], [[Bertrand]], and [[Signa]]. They were not recorded. There may have been a message from [[Michael]], Himself. See the quotations from the September 20th meeting, below.]

[There followed a period of about a month during which the group met but there were no messages as there were no T/Rs available. In mid-September RAYSON asked a neighboring T/R to act as T/R for his group. On September 20, 1992, the group met with the visiting T/R and the following is a partial record of that meeting.]

[There followed a period of about a month during which the group met but there were no [[messages]] as there were no [[T/R]]s available. In mid-September [[Rayson]] asked a neighboring [[T/R]] to act as T/R for his group. On September 20, 1992, the group met with the visiting T/R and the following is a partial [[record]] of that meeting.]

I am RAYSON. I am your teacher. It is most pleasing to me to see your bright and shining faces once again. Your spirits continue to grow brighter. Do not fear our separation. I have greatly enjoyed sitting with you in your conversation this evening, hearing your voices again, listening to your wonderful experiences and your sadness at not being together. (S) is correct in his assumption that this group is to continue to meet, that you are being prepared for great work. Another transmitter/receiver will be on line soon, if needed.

I am Rayson. I am your [[teacher]]. It is most pleasing to me to see your bright and shining faces once again. Your spirits continue to grow brighter. Do not [[fear]] our [[separation]]. I have greatly enjoyed sitting with you in your [[conversation]] this evening, hearing your [[voices]] again, [[listening]] to your [[wonderful]] [[experiences]] and your sadness at not being [[together]]. (S) is correct in his [[assumption]] that this [[group]] is to continue to meet, that you are being [[prepared]] for great work. Another [[transmitter/receiver]] will be on line soon, if needed.

 

It is truly a joyous occasion tonight. (S) has consented to act as transmitter-receiver this evening. I am most thankful for his presence. To speak of our situation, (T/R) and (T/R) are both experiencing doubts, internal difficulties, with this mission. They are not doubts that this mission is real. They are doubts in their own abilities and doubts in their own desires to the commitment of being transmitter-receivers. Understand, it does take time and energy that one must give freely in order to undertake this assignment. (T/R) is especially vulnerable to depletions of energy and it is quite understandable that she should be concerned with that particular aspect of her transmitting and receiving. Continue to love them with your whole hearts. They have indeed rendered an immeasurable service. And quite possibly will continue to do so in the future. Keep them in your prayers, speak with them as you might, share with them your love, and be joyous with each of them.

It is truly a joyous occasion tonight. (S) has consented to act as [[transmitter-receiver]] this evening. I am most thankful for his [[presence]]. To [[speak]] of our situation, (T/R) and (T/R) are both experiencing [[doubts]], internal [[difficulties]], with this mission. They are not [[doubts]] that this [[mission]] is real. They are doubts in their own [[abilities]] and [[doubts]] in their own [[desires]] to the commitment of being transmitter-receivers. Understand, it does take [[time]] and [[energy]] that one must give freely in order to undertake this assignment. (T/R) is especially vulnerable to depletions of [[energy]] and it is quite understandable that she should be concerned with that particular aspect of her [[transmitting]] and receiving. Continue to [[love]] them with your whole [[hearts]]. They have indeed rendered an immeasurable [[service]]. And quite possibly will continue to do so in the [[future]]. Keep them in your [[prayers]], speak with them as you might, [[share]] with them your [[love]], and be joyous with each of them.

 

This is not a time to feel down about this situation. When we began this teaching mission it was quite apparent that these sorts of anomalies would transpire. It is always hoped that each transmitter/receiver will accept their assignment and this sort of situation would never arise. But in the lives of mortals many things are possible, both positive and negative. They are the outworkings of living on an evolutionary planet. They cannot be avoided. This teaching mission is designed to uplift the spiritual natures, the spiritual knowledge, the spiritual commitment and the spiritual directions of those mortals who are a part of each class. They are not designed to ease one's life's toil, only to make each day easier to handle. You will all continue to have daily toil and trouble. There is no escape. But understand that with the re-encircuitment of the planet, with the help of your Guardian Angels and these teachings, you will conquer this earthly existence and be magnificent spiritual beings who arrive on the doorstep of the Heavenly Father and gaze upon Him in His glory.

[Here followed lesson on DOUBT, followed by:]

[Here followed lesson on DOUBT, followed by:]

Q: Did anything significant in the spiritual realm happen on August 21st, Jesus' Birthday? Was there a new dimension added to the plan?

Q: Did anything significant in the [[spiritual]] realm happen on August 21st, Jesus' Birthday? Was there a new [[dimension]] added to the [[plan]]?

A: Not to the plan. The formal encircuitment of the planet was announced by Gabriel and completed.

A: Not to the plan. The [[formal]] encircuitment of the planet was [[announced]] by [[Gabriel]] and completed.

Q: Does that make it easier for T/Rs to transmit and receive?

Q: Does that make it easier for [[T/R]]s to transmit and receive?

A: It is a broad stroke accomplishment that affects all as does the Spirit of Truth. It isn't something that is specifically used by the transmitter-receivers.

A: It is a broad stroke accomplishment that affects all as does the [[Spirit of Truth]]. It isn't something that is specifically used by the [[transmitter-receivers]].

Q: It is a spiritual upstepping then, is that correct?

Q: It is a spiritual upstepping then, is that correct?

A: Absolutely. Yes. And as time goes on you will begin to see in the lives of those you meet a spiritual awakening that you have not seen before. You will have individuals come to you and seek guidance for they will see your spiritual light. Their ability to see spiritual light in others is improved now. They may not realize what it is they see, for it isn't something you see with your eyes. It is something you see with your heart. You feel it in those that you meet. Does that help you?

A: Absolutely. Yes. And as [[time]] goes on you will begin to see in the lives of those you meet a spiritual [[awakening]] that you have not seen before. You will have [[individuals]] come to you and seek [[guidance]] for they will see your [[spiritual]] [[light]]. Their [[ability]] to see spiritual light in others is improved now. They may not [[realize]] what it is they see, for it isn't something you see with your eyes. It is something you see with your [[heart]]. You [[feel]] it in those that you meet. Does that help you?

Q: RAYSON, did MICHAEL give us a message at JESUS' birthday party?

Q: Rayson, did Michael give us a message at Jesus' birthday party?

A: Yes, there was a short message at the end of my message with (T/R). Yes. It was a transmission.

A: Yes, there was a short [[message]] at the end of my message with (T/R). Yes. It was a [[transmission]].

Q: But He did not identify Himself?

Q: But He did not identify Himself?

A: He did. I am not certain that the actual words were spoken by (T/R). In reviewing her transmission it is evident that some of the final words that she spoke were from MICHAEL, Himself.

A: He did. I am not certain that the actual [[words]] were [[spoken]] by (T/R). In reviewing her transmission it is evident that some of the final words that she spoke were from Michael, Himself.

Q: The BERTRAND class found that none of us could remember much of GABRIEL's transmission or any of the teachers. Can you explain why that was? Of that event?

Q: The Bertrand class found that none of us could remember much of [[Gabriel]]'s transmission or any of the teachers. Can you [[explain]] why that was? Of that [[event]]?

A: Sometimes it is important to use one's intellect to remember experiences as opposed to rely on mechanical devices. It is actually good that you did not record our session together on MICHAEL's birthday because now, in order to totally remember all that transpired you must again meet together and discuss what each of you have remembered. The inter-association of personality will again bring MICHAEL's personality within your midst, and the process will be much improved in remembering what occurred. Each of you have a full memory transcript of every word that was spoken. You must just have them in personal association with the other, with the 28 that were at our celebration, you will be able to reconstruct most of what occurred.

A: Sometimes it is important to use one's [[intellect]] to remember [[experiences]] as [[opposed]] to rely on [[mechanical]] devices. It is actually [[good]] that you did not [[record]] our session together on [[Michael]]'s birthday because now, in order to totally [[remember]] all that transpired you must again meet [[together]] and discuss what each of you have [[remembered]]. The inter-association of [[personality]] will again bring [[Michael]]'s [[personality]] within your midst, and the [[process]] will be much improved in [[remembering]] what occurred. Each of you have a full [[memory]] [[transcript]] of every [[word]] that was spoken. You must just have them in [[personal]] [[association]] with the other, with the 28 that were at our [[celebration]], you will be able to reconstruct most of what occurred.

Q: Could you elaborate a little bit about the circuits, how many there are, what their being open means to a human being, does that mean they are open in us, could you liken it to a radio station transmission? Things like that.

Q: Could you elaborate a little bit about the [[circuits]], how many there are, what their being open means to a [[human being]], does that mean they are open in us, could you liken it to a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio radio] station transmission? Things like that.

A: As far as direct personal effect from the opening of the circuits, there is little. What has effected, though, is that each of your Guardian Angels, the Midwayers, all other celestial beings present on the planet, teachers, Life Carriers, all now have direct and open communication with their associates in the far-flung universe. They are able to minister much better than before the circuits were re-established. That is not to say that the circuits of the Thought Adjusters, the mind circuits of the Adjutant Mind Spirits, and others, were not functioning, no. But it does mean that some circuits that are used for the uplift of mankind are now re-established. As far as number is concerned, it is much more a function of number of facets on one circuit rather than the number of individual circuits. One circuit, though, that has been established that may have direct influence upon you, upon the teaching mission, is the direct circuit with MICHAEL, Himself. It is a private circuit. He can, communicate directly with Urantia at any time.

A: As far as direct [[personal]] [[effect]] from the opening of the [[circuits]], there is little. What has effected, though, is that each of your [[Guardian Angels]], the [[Midwayers]], all other [[celestial]] [[beings]] present on the [[planet]], [[teachers]], [[Life Carriers]], all now have direct and open [[communication]] with their associates in the far-flung [[universe]]. They are able to minister much better than before the [[circuits]] were re-established. That is not to say that the circuits of the [[Thought Adjusters]], the mind circuits of the [[Adjutant Mind Spirits]], and others, were not [[functioning]], no. But it does mean that some [[circuits]] that are used for the uplift of [[mankind]] are now re-established. As far as number is concerned, it is much more a [[function]] of number of [[facets]] on one [[circuit]] rather than the number of [[individual]] circuits. One circuit, though, that has been [[established]] that may have direct [[influence]] upon you, upon the [[teaching mission]], is the direct circuit with [[Michael]], Himself. It is a [[private]] circuit. He can, [[communicate]] directly with [[Urantia]] at any time.

Q: Did the private circuit by which MICHAEL connects with Urantia exist prior to His birthday.

Q: Did the [[private]] circuit by which [[Michael]] connects with [[Urantia]] exist prior to His birthday.

A: No, not this particular circuit. He had His connection through His Spirit of Truth, of course, but not this particular aspect of the circuits.

A: No, not this particular circuit. He had His [[connection]] through His [[Spirit of Truth]], of course, but not this particular aspect of the [[circuits]].

Q: Can He speak through a T/R, RAYSON, through this circuit?

Q: Can He speak through a [[T/R]], Rayson, through this [[circuit]]?

A: Yes, He can.

A: Yes, He can.

A: First there is a need in many [[humans]] to have - let me phrase this another way. At no time if you will consult any of the [[transcripts]], any of our teachings, you will know this is [[fact]] - at no time do we suggest that you, or that the [[teaching mission]], take the place of your direct [[spiritual]] [[contact]] with your [[Thought Adjuster]]. We are continually suggesting that you [[practice]] the [[stillness]], that you continue that daily [[contact]] with your [[Adjuster]], that it is the most important guide that you can possibly have. This teaching class is designed to supplement The [[Urantia Book]]. It is designed to help you to experientialize the [[knowledge]] that you have gained from the [[facts]] within The [[Urantia Book]]. [[Truth]] is only had by [[experiencing]]. It is not had by reading in a [[book]]. Therefore, what we are attempting to do is to give you that experiential [[knowledge]], that [[evolutionary]] knowledge, of what it is like to be an [[ascending mortal]] on a [[planet]] seeking the [[morontial]], seeking [[soul]] [[growth]], and seeking your [[spiritual]] [[growth]] as well. None of these are a [[panacea]] to an [[individual]] who is [[lazy]]. These are all [[processes]] that are [[necessary]] for a person who is [[active]], who is [[eager]], who wants to learn, and wants to [[grow]]. You see many who have made these [[statements]]; this is not by any means the only, but made them from a position of [[ignorance]] of what the [[teaching mission]] really is about. If they were to take the time to [[learn]] they would [[immediately]] see that those two [[suppositions]] are most incorrect.

 

A: First there is a need in many humans to have - let me phrase this another way. At no time if you will consult any of the transcripts, any of our teachings, you will know this is fact - at no time do we suggest that you, or that the teaching mission, take the place of your direct spiritual contact with your Thought Adjuster. We are continually suggesting that you practice the stillness, that you continue that daily contact with your Adjuster, that it is the most important guide that you can possibly have. This teaching class is designed to supplement The Urantia Book. It is designed to help you to experientialize the knowledge that you have gained from the facts within The Urantia Book. Truth is only had by experiencing. It is not had by reading in a book. Therefore, what we are attempting to do is to give you that experiential knowledge, that evolutionary knowledge, of what it is like to be an ascending mortal on a planet seeking the morontial, seeking soul growth, and seeking your spiritual growth as well. None of these are a panacea to an individual who is lazy. These are all processes that are necessary for a person who is active, who is eager, who wants to learn, and wants to grow. You see many who have made these statements; this is not by any means the only, but made them from a position of ignorance of what the teaching mission really is about. If they were to take the time to learn they would immediately see that those two suppositions are most incorrect.

Q: Can we assume from that that the assignments you've planned for us would be something that would enable us to coordinate our potential

Q: Can we [[assume]] from that that the assignments you've [[planned]] for us would be something that would enable us to [[coordinate]] our [[potential]]

A. Yes.

A. Yes.

Q: Are the physical challenges that face the T/ Rs in any way physically endangering to any of the T/Rs, or is it simply something like we all work and we get tired of digging ditches or whatever?

Q: Are the [[physical]] [[challenges]] that face the [[T/ R]]s in any way physically endangering to any of the T/Rs, or is it simply something like we all work and we get tired of digging ditches or whatever?

A: Your latter assumption is correct. It is like physical labor. It is not dangerous in any way. (09/20/92)

A: Your latter [[assumption]] is correct. It is like [[physical]] labor. It is not [[dangerous]] in any way. (09/20/92)

[On November 1, 1992, the discussion was about inviting a person to the group.]

[On November 1, 1992, the discussion was about inviting a person to the group.]

Student: Well, I don't know what the process is to get someone here, I'd like to initiate it, and propose her for membership.

Student: Well, I don't know what the [[process]] is to get someone here, I'd like to [[initiate]] it, and [[propose]] her for membership.

 

Student: Not to my knowledge. I was awaiting permission to invite her to forward her copies. She has the impression this is a secret society, and for that reason has not sought invitation to this group earlier than this time. I believe that she believes in The Urantia Book. I know she has spoken to people about it. And that she reads it on her own and has gone to study groups. I don't know about the regularity of her attendance.

RAYSON: I see that (S) has a great regard for her and I do not [[personally]] mind her [[presence]] in this group. There is a slight [[problem]] in setting a precedent. I [[understand]] that she is not a regular member of a study group or that she does not regularly study The [[Urantia Book]]. Does she, or has she, read the [[transcripts]] of other teachers?

RAYSON: It is unfortunate that she believes that these sessions are secret. They were once very private, and they still need some form of discretion and inviting ???, but please try to dispel that idea. There is nothing secret here. She should be exposed to transcripts and or tapes of other teachers. Maybe what is required is a warm heart-to-heart talk with some members of this group besides (S). It is very difficult to interview a person when one is emotionally wrapped up in that person's life. Maybe you can do that.

Student: Not to my [[knowledge]]. I was awaiting [[permission]] to invite her to forward her copies. She has the impression this is a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secret_society secret society], and for that reason has not sought invitation to this group earlier than this time. I [[believe]] that she believes in The [[Urantia Book]]. I know she has spoken to people about it. And that she reads it on her own and has gone to [[study]] [[groups]]. I don't know about the regularity of her attendance.

Student: It would be an honor. I cherish her friendship....

RAYSON: It is unfortunate that she [[believes]] that these sessions are [[secret]]. They were once very [[private]], and they still need some form of discretion and inviting ???, but please try to dispel that [[idea]]. There is nothing [[secret]] here. She should be [[exposed]] to [[transcripts]] and or tapes of other [[teachers]]. Maybe what is required is a warm [[heart]]-to-heart talk with some members of this group besides (S). It is very [[difficult]] to interview a [[person]] when one is emotionally wrapped up in that [[person]]'s life. Maybe you can do that.

RAYSON: It would also be okay for me to talk to her on a personal basis. This would be fitting in that it will not set a precedent of having people in the group who are not familiar with the teachings of The Urantia Book even though that is not entirely precluded depending on the circumstances. Right now I think it would be best if first she is given a few pages from various teachings, which you think, embody wisdom and truth, and then - if she is open to the truths - I will be happy to meet with her in a private session.

Student: It would be an [[honor]]. I cherish her [[friendship]]....

Q: Thank you. I think she would very receptive to that. Something we talked about at home is the idea that there are many good people on Urantia who don't necessarily read The Urantia Book, or even know that it exists, and yet they lead good lives and follow the teachings of MICHAEL. Could you comment on that?

RAYSON: It would also be okay for me to talk to her on a [[personal]] basis. This would be fitting in that it will not set a precedent of having people in the [[group]] who are not familiar with the teachings of The [[Urantia Book]] even though that is not entirely precluded depending on the circumstances. Right now I think it would be best if first she is given a few pages from various teachings, which you think, embody [[wisdom]] and [[truth]], and then - if she is open to the truths - I will be [[happy]] to meet with her in a [[private]] session.

A: Yes. There are many individuals on Urantia who have not heard of these missions, this teaching mission, or of The Urantia Book, but they are quite cognizant of truth, many truths, wisdom, and have been led to the truth by other means. Some of them also have teachers from this teaching mission. But that is in a different context. This format in which we are participating now has a great impact on the entire Urantia movement And members - or rather new members - may be received who have not read The Urantia Book, but they should be introduced to these meetings by having them read previous transcripts and sometimes with a private session. (11/01/92)

Q: Thank you. I think she would very [[receptive]] to that. Something we talked about at [[home]] is the [[idea]] that there are many [[good]] people on [[Urantia]] who don't necessarily read The [[Urantia Book]], or even know that it exists, and yet they lead good lives and follow the teachings of [[Michael]]. Could you comment on that?

Q: I've heard that there's a possibility that Prince MACHIVENTA MELCHIZEDEK may materialize in the near future, by that, within a matter of weeks or months. Would you have a comment to that effect of any kind? Or not

Q: I've heard that there's a possibility that Prince [[Machiventa]] [[Melchizedek]] may [[materialize]] in the near [[future]], by that, within a matter of weeks or months. Would you have a comment to that [[effect]] of any kind? Or not

A: A moment. (Long pause) I am told that this is human wishful thinking, that this will not happen - or is not planned by Prince MACHIVENTA - and I am sorry to tell you that this is incorrect information. (11/29/92)

A: A moment. (Long pause) I am told that this is [[human]] [[wishful thinking]], that this will not happen - or is not planned by Prince [[Machiventa]] - and I am sorry to tell you that this is incorrect [[information]]. (11/29/92)

C: THE TEACHERS AND THE TEACHINGS

C: THE TEACHERS AND THE TEACHINGS

PREPARATION:

PREPARATION:

[At the first formal meeting with his group he opened with a prayer and said:]

[At the first [[formal]] meeting with his group he opened with a [[prayer]] and said:]

 

I AM RAYSON. I AM YOUR TEACHER. First, I would like you to know how happy I am that you all are here. This seed of this group will grow into a mighty oak. The faith you have displayed is known on high. And I am so honored to be a part of a group so faith bound.

I AM RAYSON. I AM YOUR TEACHER. First, I would like you to know how happy I am that you all are here. This seed of this group will grow into a mighty oak. The [[faith]] you have displayed is known on high. And I am so [[honored]] to be a part of a [[group]] so [[faith]] bound.

 

Q: Do you know what our next lesson will be?

Q: Do you know what our next lesson will be?

A: I was planning with Prince MELCHIZEDEK, who writes the actual lesson, to talk about the Spirit of Truth. . .. (12/07/91)

A: I was planning with Prince [[Machiventa|Melchizedek]], who [[writes]] the actual lesson, to talk about the [[Spirit of Truth]]. . .. (12/07/91)

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