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===Session 1===

===Session 1===

====Opening====

====Opening====

Greetings. It is I, Machiventa Melchizedek. I come this evening to deliver to you a brief message from our sovereign, Michael. It is as follows:

Greetings. It is I, [[Machiventa]] [[Melchizedek]]. I come this [[evening]] to deliver to you a brief [[message]] from [[Master Son|our sovereign]], [[Michael]]. It is as follows:

It gives me great pleasure to speak to you once again. As always, I am filled with much love toward you, my children, and this planet of my final bestowal. I have watched this planet and you, my children, as you struggle to move forward in your understanding of the Father's will. I struggle these same struggles with you. I am filled with a parent's sense of pride as I watch you rise above your many life struggles, as I see you reaching for the Father and gaining a better understanding in your life. These lessons you are learning will carry you through beyond the here and now. As I watch you each individually grapple daily with your commitment and begin to succeed, one day at a time, sometimes one step at a time, my sense of fatherly pride knows no bounds.

I want you to [[understand]] that I understand always those times that you [[forget]], those times that other [[commitments]] take precedence. [[The Father]] is always [[understanding]], is always filled with [[love]] for His children, will always be available whenever you seek. Remember this always as you go about your day. We are always waiting at the open door. And now my little ones, keep my [[peace]] within your [[hearts]] and let His [[understanding]] shine forth always from within toward your [[brothers and sisters]].

[[Shalom]].

 

Shalom.

WILL: The love of the Father enfolds us, the power of the Father uplifts us. Wherever we gather, He is.

WILL: The love of the Father enfolds us, the power of the Father uplifts us. Wherever we gather, He is.

Good evening, I am your teacher, Will, who loves you.

Good evening, I am your teacher, Will, who loves you.

====Lesson====

====Lesson====

The fact of our coming together over these past two years has, on occasion, given rise to many questions as to the true purpose of these meetings. The purpose of education is foremost as it deals with your individual spiritual growth. I can safely say, if you are to distill the message to its most basic component, it would be that our purpose is to teach you methods and tools that will be useful to you to use as you journey on your path. It is not our purpose to try to influence the whole world, but, rather, to teach you to go out into this world as a changed and enlightened individual in service to the Father above. This is the way it must work. We do not possess any magical cures that would be able to be applied in a way as to affect the whole world. The Father's plan calls for individuals to be changed so that they may carry forward the work that He desires take place.

The [[fact]] of our coming [[together]] over these past two years has, on occasion, given rise to many [[questions]] as to the true [[purpose]] of these [[meetings]]. The purpose of [[education]] is foremost as it deals with your [[individual]] [[spiritual growth]]. I can safely say, if you are to distill the [[message]] to its most basic component, it would be that our purpose is to teach you [[methods]] and [[tools]] that will be useful to you to use as you [[journey]] on your path. It is not our [[purpose]] to try to [[influence]] the whole world, but, rather, to teach you to go out into this world as a changed and [[enlightened]] [[individual]] in service to [[the Father]] above. This is the way it must work. We do not [[possess]] any [[magical]] cures that would be able to be applied in a way as to affect the whole world. [[The Father]]'s [[plan]] calls for [[individuals]] to be changed so that they may carry forward the work that He [[desires]] take place.

Your group, as assembled here and including those missing tonight, has answered the call to become changed individuals and you have shown great fortitude of character and much perseverance in your work. Our contributions are seen to be minor, while your individual efforts are what moves the plan forward. When you make sincere efforts to attempt to align yourselves with the Father's will, you can be assured that there are many who are willing to help you to the extent possible and that, through the Father's love and power, that you will accomplish much. Therefore we feel satisfied that the true purpose is being accomplished. At this point in the mission we feel that this method, for the most part, has been successful. You are all very aware of the inherent problems which may arise and, for this group, you have been able to weather these ups and downs quite well. I commend you for the work done so far.

Your [[group]], as assembled here and including those missing tonight, has answered [[the call]] to become changed [[individuals]] and you have shown great [[fortitude]] of [[character]] and much [[perseverance]] in your work. Our contributions are seen to be minor, while your [[individual]] [[efforts]] are what moves the [[plan]] forward. When you make [[sincere]] efforts to attempt to [[align]] yourselves with [[the Father]]'s will, you can be [[assured]] that there are many who are willing to help you to the extent possible and that, through [[the Father]]'s [[love]] and [[power]], that you will accomplish much. Therefore we feel [[satisfied]] that the true [[purpose]] is being accomplished. At this [[point]] in [[the mission]] we feel that this [[method]], for the most part, has been successful. You are all very [[aware]] of the [[inherent]] [[problems]] which may arise and, for this group, you have been able to weather these ups and downs quite well. I commend you for the work done so far.

I would take this opportunity to thank the Melchizedek for sharing tonight the message sent by Michael. We are all keenly aware of his interest in this mission and his continuing concern for your planet's evolution into the ages of light and life. You have already reminded yourselves of this fact tonight, of your group's stability and functioning as a family certainly puts you all in the position of being very lucky, indeed. You are able to draw strength and knowledge from each other, which is not always available in other groups. Therefore be of good cheer. You are all moving along quite nicely in your development and you will continue to do so as long as your eyes remain on the Father. Draw from Him the very things you need to be able to go forth boldly, lovingly into the world.

I would take this [[opportunity]] to thank the [[Melchizedek]] for [[sharing]] tonight the [[message]] sent by [[Michael]]. We are all keenly [[aware]] of his interest in [[this mission]] and his continuing concern for [[your planet]]'s [[evolution]] into the ages of [[light and life]]. You have already reminded yourselves of this [[fact]] tonight, of your group's [[stability]] and functioning as a [[family]] certainly puts you all in the position of being very [[lucky]], indeed. You are able to draw [[strength]] and [[knowledge]] from each other, which is not always available in other groups. Therefore be of [[good]] cheer. You are all moving along quite nicely in your [[development]] and you will continue to do so as long as your eyes remain on [[the Father]]. Draw from Him the very things you need to be able to go forth boldly, lovingly into the world.

 

I detected earlier that there is a desire for more questions. I will take your questions now.

====Dialogue====

====Dialogue====

VINCENT: Will, I think that Helen wanted to know earlier and so had the rest of us, why the teachers feel compelled from time to time to make predictions on events that are upcoming?

VINCENT: Will, I think that Helen wanted to know earlier and so had the rest of us, why [[the teachers]] feel compelled from time to time to make [[predictions]] on [[events]] that are upcoming?

WILL: [pause] I apologize for the delay in answering, however I, myself, cannot fathom a reason for such occurrences. It is true these things have happened. Predictions were made and the disappointments evidenced by all. There have been precautions taken more recently to take into account the effect such occurrences have on those who would believe. It is now thought best to avoid such predictions and, indeed, caution is exercised to the point of careful examination of information shared that may be misinterpreted. I can assure you that I will not be involved in making any such predictions in the future. Is this satisfactory.

WILL: [pause] I apologize for the [[delay]] in answering, however I, myself, cannot [[fathom]] a reason for such occurrences. It is true these things have happened. [[Predictions]] were made and the [[disappointments]] evidenced by all. There have been precautions taken more recently to take into account the [[effect]] such occurrences have on those who would [[believe]]. It is now [[thought]] best to avoid such predictions and, indeed, caution is [[exercised]] to the point of careful [[examination]] of information shared that may be misinterpreted. I can [[assure]] you that I will not be involved in making any such [[predictions]] in the [[future]]. Is this satisfactory.

VINCENT: Yes, that seems like a good idea.

VINCENT: Yes, that seems like a [[good]] [[idea]].

WILL: It is thought best.

WILL: It is [[thought]] best.

WILL: The verification you seek is [[natural]]. Among [[interactions]] with [[mortals]], most would [[agree]] that they would feel most [[comfortable]] with the knowledge of whom they speak with. Exchanges with [[celestial]] [[personalities]] are more tricky. The name may be provided or may be elusive to the hearer of the [[message]]. You have already stated that it is of no real importance and my [[answer]] shall be to not worry from whence the [[message]] comes but to pay [[attention]] to the message itself. This is where [[growth]] occurs. It truly does not matter whether the messenger be a celestial personality, your [[Thought Adjuster]], or even the higher concepts of your own [[mind]]. What matters is the [[truth]] content and spiritual [[quality]] of the message. Is this sufficient for you?

 

WILL: The verification you seek is natural. Among interactions with mortals, most would agree that they would feel most comfortable with the knowledge of whom they speak with. Exchanges with celestial personalities are more tricky. The name may be provided or may be elusive to the hearer of the message. You have already stated that it is of no real importance and my answer shall be to not worry from whence the message comes but to pay attention to the message itself. This is where growth occurs. It truly does not matter whether the messenger be a celestial personality, your Thought Adjuster, or even the higher concepts of your own mind. What matters is the truth content and spiritual quality of the message. Is this sufficient for you?

JOILIN: Yes, thank you, Will.

JOILIN: Yes, thank you, Will.

DENNIS: Will, we were wondering earlier if you have any idea of the number of teacher groups that were on line?

DENNIS: Will, we were [[wondering]] earlier if you have any [[idea]] of the number of [[TeaM|teacher groups]] that were on line?

WILL: There's been a natural increase in the number of groups as additional teachers were sent out. There are still additional teachers being prepared now for additional groups to be formed in the future. The figure that was quoted earlier of 200 groups is, perhaps, short of the true number, although when I say this I am speaking of worldwide, not just those contained in your country. There are teachers placed on assignment every day. All are finding a place. Therefore the number grows daily. We satisfy ourselves in believing the pace currently held is in line with the Father's wishes. His wisdom oversees all. It is His plan that we are carrying out. Is this satisfactory?

WILL: There's been a natural increase in the [[number]] of [[groups]] as additional teachers were sent out. There are still additional teachers being [[prepared]] now for additional groups to be formed in the [[future]]. The figure that was quoted earlier of 200 groups is, perhaps, short of the true number, although when I say this I am speaking of worldwide, not just those contained in your country. There are [[teachers]] placed on assignment every day. All are finding a place. Therefore the number [[grows]] daily. We satisfy ourselves in believing the [[pace]] currently held is [[in line]] with [[the Father]]'s wishes. His [[wisdom]] oversees all. It is His [[plan]] that we are carrying out. Is this satisfactory?

DENNIS: Yes.

DENNIS: Yes.

HELEN: Will, in the corp of teachers have there been any who have lived on this world as their mortal sphere?

HELEN: Will, in the [[corp of teachers]] have there been any who have lived on this world as their [[mortal]] sphere?

WILL: It would be uncommon for a fused mortal to be reassigned to the planet of his origin, although, as you are aware, Machiventa Melchizedek and others of the Melchizedek order lived their mortal lives on the planet, Urantia. Their participation in this mission is thought to show that Michael's interest and concern to see this planet reach the ages of light and life is such that he will do what is necessary to bring this about. The plan includes many options, many plans of attack, if you will have that term, to do whatever necessary to encourage the peoples of Urantia to move forward along the spiritual plane. I personally do not know of any other teachers who were at one time mortals on this planet. Is this satisfactory?

WILL: It would be uncommon for a [[fused]] [[mortal]] to be reassigned to the planet of his [[Birth|origin]], although, as you are [[aware]], [[Machiventa]] Melchizedek and others of the Melchizedek order lived their mortal lives on the planet, [[Urantia]]. Their participation in [[this mission]] is thought to show that [[Michael]]'s interest and concern to see this planet reach the ages of [[light and life]] is such that he will do what is [[necessary]] to bring this about. The plan includes many [[options]], many plans of attack, if you will have that term, to do whatever necessary to [[encourage]] the peoples of [[Urantia]] to move forward along the [[spiritual]] [[plane]]. I personally do not know of any other teachers who were at one time [[mortals]] on this planet. Is this [[satisfactory]]?

HELEN: Yes.

HELEN: Yes.

 

WILL: The hour grows late and I would ask that other questions be held until we meet again. This has been a useful exchange tonight. Many will leave here with a greater understanding of our purpose and their place within this mission. I encourage you to continue the good work serving your fellow man and serving your Father in heaven. Until we meet next week, I bid you a warm shalom.

WILL: The hour grows late and I would ask that other [[questions]] be held until we meet again. This has been a useful exchange tonight. Many will leave here with a greater [[understanding]] of our [[purpose]] and their place within [[this mission]]. I [[encourage]] you to continue the good work serving your fellow man and serving [[your Father]] in heaven. Until we meet next week, I bid you a warm [[shalom]].

===Session 2===

===Session 2===

November 14, 1993

November 14, 1993