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==Description==

==Description==

<center>'''A Description of The Teaching Mission'''</center>

<center>'''A Description of The Teaching Mission'''</center>

This, then, [[necessarily]], takes [[time]]. And you cannot begin to really gain [[spiritual]] [[balance]], we estimate, in less than fifteen to twenty years. These classes will [[change]] you. They will change the way you look at the world, and the way you understand yourselves and others, and the [[universe]] itself. We try to do this in a balanced [[manner]]. To give you [[tools]] to use in your lives that will help your balance and your psychological [[foundation]].

This, then, [[necessarily]], takes [[time]]. And you cannot begin to really gain [[spiritual]] [[balance]], we estimate, in less than fifteen to twenty years. These classes will [[change]] you. They will change the way you look at the world, and the way you understand yourselves and others, and the [[universe]] itself. We try to do this in a balanced [[manner]]. To give you [[tools]] to use in your lives that will help your balance and your psychological [[foundation]].

We do not speak of [[UFO|space ships]] landing to change the world and solve your [[human]] problems. We do not speak of new [[messiahs]] or even the [http://www.nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Chapter_41_-_Tuesday_Evening_on_Mount_Olivet#The_Master.E2.80.99s_Second_Coming Second Coming], which will intervene and solve your human [[problems]]. We are slowly and [[gradually]] beginning to equip a few [[mortals]] to help other mortals. Even as we speak, you are each being placed, given contacts, given assignments, so to speak, to broaden your awareness and also to broaden your [[education]] for what is necessary.

We do not speak of [[UFO|space ships]] landing to change the world and solve your [[human]] problems. We do not speak of new [[messiahs]] or even the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Chapter_41_-_Tuesday_Evening_on_Mount_Olivet#The_Master.E2.80.99s_Second_Coming Second Coming], which will intervene and solve your human [[problems]]. We are slowly and [[gradually]] beginning to equip a few [[mortals]] to help other mortals. Even as we speak, you are each being placed, given contacts, given assignments, so to speak, to broaden your awareness and also to broaden your [[education]] for what is necessary.

These groups are small and each person who is a loyal member, who absorbs these lessons, is watched by many [[angels]]. You are certainly being placed when you are ready to do the most good for the most people. [[Preparation]] then, is [[everything]].

These groups are small and each person who is a loyal member, who absorbs these lessons, is watched by many [[angels]]. You are certainly being placed when you are ready to do the most good for the most people. [[Preparation]] then, is [[everything]].

It is important that what little [[money]] accumulated by the groups is used for the groups and is used up. We do not want to see accumulation of [[money]], or [[things|property]]. These groups are influential only so far as you remain [[free]] from [[political]] [[entanglement]]s. We [[focus]] on the [[individual]], not on a group, or a movement, or some kind of new "[[Ideology|ism]]". Leave organized [[religion]] to those who would organize. Maintain [[freedom]] from these kinds of ensnarement.

It is important that what little [[money]] accumulated by the groups is used for the groups and is used up. We do not want to see accumulation of [[money]], or [[things|property]]. These groups are influential only so far as you remain [[free]] from [[political]] [[entanglement]]s. We [[focus]] on the [[individual]], not on a group, or a movement, or some kind of new "[[Ideology|ism]]". Leave organized [[religion]] to those who would organize. Maintain [[freedom]] from these kinds of ensnarement.

We are setting up these small schools, these [http://www.institute.daynal.org/classes.html small lesson places] all around this [[planet]]. We have many in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico Mexico], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latin_America Latin America], and several in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe Europe], and beginning to have some even in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia Asia]. All these schools are [[coordinated]]. All these schools have a set [[curriculum]]. It may seem quite [[random]], at times, but I [[assure]] you, it is not.

We are setting up these small schools, these [https://www.institute.daynal.org/classes.html small lesson places] all around this [[planet]]. We have many in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico Mexico], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latin_America Latin America], and several in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe Europe], and beginning to have some even in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia Asia]. All these schools are [[coordinated]]. All these schools have a set [[curriculum]]. It may seem quite [[random]], at times, but I [[assure]] you, it is not.

Each lesson is important. And each [[Moment|week]] it is important for you to [[think]] upon the lesson and to widen your [[Perspective|horizons]] by that tiny bit more. Each student is supremely important. We cherish each one of you who comes to these schools. You are each one surrounded by angelic [[influence]]. You are each moved in your lives. You are blocked from wrong paths and given right ones. Your [[preparation]] is all of your life. It is not simply being a minister who preaches. No. You are immersed in life; immersed in [[work]]; immersed in your world. And through these patient lessons, week upon week upon week, you are gradually being [[transformed]]. It is that spiritual [[growth]] and [[transformation]], which will itself, allow the [[angels]] to place you where you need to be. Do not for a [[moment]] think that you are left dangling, or left without help, or without [[guidance]], for this is not so. Each of you is given tasks, given [[opportunities]]; given [[problems]] to solve that is part of this [[training]]. These schools do not exist in a [[vacuum]]. You are never taken out of your lives. You are never asked to leave your [[families]] or your [[communities]] or your [[work]]. You are not asked for [[money]], for volunteership, for [[Things|property]]. You are not asked for anything except [[humble]] [[Loyalty|adherence]] to the teachings. That is all that is [[Necessity|required]].  

Each lesson is important. And each [[Moment|week]] it is important for you to [[think]] upon the lesson and to widen your [[Perspective|horizons]] by that tiny bit more. Each student is supremely important. We cherish each one of you who comes to these schools. You are each one surrounded by angelic [[influence]]. You are each moved in your lives. You are blocked from wrong paths and given right ones. Your [[preparation]] is all of your life. It is not simply being a minister who preaches. No. You are immersed in life; immersed in [[work]]; immersed in your world. And through these patient lessons, week upon week upon week, you are gradually being [[transformed]]. It is that spiritual [[growth]] and [[transformation]], which will itself, allow the [[angels]] to place you where you need to be. Do not for a [[moment]] think that you are left dangling, or left without help, or without [[guidance]], for this is not so. Each of you is given tasks, given [[opportunities]]; given [[problems]] to solve that is part of this [[training]]. These schools do not exist in a [[vacuum]]. You are never taken out of your lives. You are never asked to leave your [[families]] or your [[communities]] or your [[work]]. You are not asked for [[money]], for volunteership, for [[Things|property]]. You are not asked for anything except [[humble]] [[Loyalty|adherence]] to the teachings. That is all that is [[Necessity|required]].  

(Original document from which the above is derived can be examined  [http://www.nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Teaching_Mission here].)

(Original document from which the above is derived can be examined  [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Teaching_Mission here].)

==FAQ==

==FAQ==

correcting the consequences of certain calamities and deprivations of the

correcting the consequences of certain calamities and deprivations of the

past, and a time of [[Encouragement|fostering]] an era of heightened [[spiritual]] progress in

past, and a time of [[Encouragement|fostering]] an era of heightened [[spiritual]] progress in

the future--the era of "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_55_-_The_Spheres_of_Light_and_Life light and life]" on Earth.

the future--the era of "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_55_-_The_Spheres_of_Light_and_Life light and life]" on Earth.

===Who are the teachers?===

===Who are the teachers?===

voluntarily seek their assistance. Most of us would agree that the

voluntarily seek their assistance. Most of us would agree that the

paramount [[purpose]] of the teachers is to aid us in getting in [[touch]] with the

paramount [[purpose]] of the teachers is to aid us in getting in [[touch]] with the

[[Spark of Deity]] within each [[person]], the "still small voice of God"[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=First_Book_of_Kings#Chapter_19] that

[[Spark of Deity]] within each [[person]], the "still small voice of God"[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=First_Book_of_Kings#Chapter_19] that

indwells the human [[heart]]-[[mind]]. Teachers are also heavenly [[friends]] who [[love]]

indwells the human [[heart]]-[[mind]]. Teachers are also heavenly [[friends]] who [[love]]

us dearly and often accompany us on our life [[adventure]]s. They [[encourage]] us

us dearly and often accompany us on our life [[adventure]]s. They [[encourage]] us

:a) Does the [[communication]] come with [[respect]] for my [[free-will]] [[dignity]]?

:a) Does the [[communication]] come with [[respect]] for my [[free-will]] [[dignity]]?

:b) Is it compatible with the teachings of [[Urantia Text|The Urantia Book]]?

:b) Is it compatible with the teachings of [[Urantia Text|The Urantia Book]]?

:c) Will heeding a message result in my bearing "[http://mercy.urantia.org/cgi-bin/webglimpse/mfs/usr/local/www/data/papers?link=http://mercy.urantia.org/papers/paper193.html&file=/usr/local/www/data/papers/paper193.html&line=51#mfs spiritual fruit]"?

:c) Will heeding a message result in my bearing "[https://mercy.urantia.org/cgi-bin/webglimpse/mfs/usr/local/www/data/papers?link=https://mercy.urantia.org/papers/paper193.html&file=/usr/local/www/data/papers/paper193.html&line=51#mfs spiritual fruit]"?

:d) Does the transmission come with [[God]]'s [[love]]?

:d) Does the transmission come with [[God]]'s [[love]]?

:e) Does it have the [[Sound|ring]] of [[truth]]?

:e) Does it have the [[Sound|ring]] of [[truth]]?

and veracity of any transmission entirely up to the [[faith]] [[discernment]] of

and veracity of any transmission entirely up to the [[faith]] [[discernment]] of

each [[human]] involved. It is the [[responsibility]] of each person to decide if

each [[human]] involved. It is the [[responsibility]] of each person to decide if

a [[communication]] resonates with the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_194_-_The_Bestowal_of_the_Spirit_of_Truth spirit of truth] in one's own [[heart]].

a [[communication]] resonates with the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_194_-_The_Bestowal_of_the_Spirit_of_Truth spirit of truth] in one's own [[heart]].

Teachers may even allow themselves to be misquoted by a fallible [[T/R]] rather

Teachers may even allow themselves to be misquoted by a fallible [[T/R]] rather

than [[interfere]] with the [[vital]] [[faith]]-grasp each of us must acquire in our

than [[interfere]] with the [[vital]] [[faith]]-grasp each of us must acquire in our

slow, [[subtle]], and empowers [[faith]] and [[patience]]. Nevertheless, there is

slow, [[subtle]], and empowers [[faith]] and [[patience]]. Nevertheless, there is

[[discussion]] and [[experiment]]ation with many aspects of healing in the Teaching

[[discussion]] and [[experiment]]ation with many aspects of healing in the Teaching

Mission. "Seek and you surely shall receive[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_167_-_The_Visit_to_Philadelphia#167:5._ON_THE_WAY_TO_BETHANY][http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_7]; [[joy]] is your abiding [[destiny]]."

Mission. "Seek and you surely shall receive[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_167_-_The_Visit_to_Philadelphia#167:5._ON_THE_WAY_TO_BETHANY][https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_7]; [[joy]] is your abiding [[destiny]]."

===What of caution and skepticism?===

===What of caution and skepticism?===

of [[belief]] and [[acceptance]]. Certainly our [[teachers]] do likewise. The issue

of [[belief]] and [[acceptance]]. Certainly our [[teachers]] do likewise. The issue

is not whether or not you are doubtful or cautious; rather, do you

is not whether or not you are doubtful or cautious; rather, do you

[[persevere]] in your [[Journey|search]], do you continue to seek with an open mind and

[[persevere]] in your [[Journey|search]], do you continue to seek with an [[open mind]] and

[[heart]]? If there is [[truth]] here, sooner or later you will know. As one of

[[Open heart|heart]]? If there is [[truth]] here, sooner or later you will know. As one of

our great teachers has said, "In the stillness reside the answers to all

our great teachers has said, "In the stillness reside the answers to all

questions."

questions."

I was asked to [[write]] a [[letter]] to the [[reader]] of these transcripts on anything I believe helpful. OK, here goes...

I was asked to [[write]] a [[letter]] to the [[reader]] of these transcripts on anything I believe helpful. OK, here goes...

First, a little background. I have been a [[Urantia Book|Urantia book]] reader since 1983. I was brought up a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Baptists Southern Baptist], and my [[education]] was in [[Physics]] and [[Mathematics]]. I have worked all my adult life in [[research]] and development, in both [[university]] and [[private]] [[Business|enterprise]] [[Context|environments]]. From my early teens till my mid 30s I would characterize myself an [[Atheism|atheist]]. My [[deity]] was [[rational]] thought, [[science]], and the human [[mind]]. Certain [[experience]]s in my late 30's and early 40's convinced me that there was more to [[reality]] than the [[physical]] world. I began to seek, I knew not what.

First, a little background. I have been a [[Urantia Book|Urantia book]] reader since 1983. I was brought up a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Baptists Southern Baptist], and my [[education]] was in [[Physics]] and [[Mathematics]]. I have worked all my adult life in [[research]] and development, in both [[university]] and [[private]] [[Business|enterprise]] [[Context|environments]]. From my early teens till my mid 30s I would characterize myself an [[Atheism|atheist]]. My [[deity]] was [[rational]] thought, [[science]], and the human [[mind]]. Certain [[experience]]s in my late 30's and early 40's convinced me that there was more to [[reality]] than the [[physical]] world. I began to seek, I knew not what.

One day my wife brought a thick blue [[book]] [[home]] from [[work]]. A coworker had loaned the book to her saying " Here is a book I think F. should read." I read the book for a couple of weeks, skipping here and there, sampling its flavor. My initial [[reaction]] was one of [[skepticism]] and disbelief. I rejected the book for its unconventional science (an [http://mercy.urantia.org/cgi-bin/webglimpse/mfs/usr/local/www/data/papers?link=http://mercy.urantia.org/papers/paper42.html&file=/usr/local/www/data/papers/paper42.html&line=33#mfs ultimaton]???), and its unfamiliar [[nomenclature]]. After returning the book to its owner, I mentioned it to my business [[partner]], and gave it no more [[cognition|thought]].

One day my wife brought a thick blue [[book]] [[home]] from [[work]]. A coworker had loaned the book to her saying " Here is a book I think F. should read." I read the book for a couple of weeks, skipping here and there, sampling its flavor. My initial [[reaction]] was one of [[skepticism]] and disbelief. I rejected the book for its unconventional science (an [https://mercy.urantia.org/cgi-bin/webglimpse/mfs/usr/local/www/data/papers?link=https://mercy.urantia.org/papers/paper42.html&file=/usr/local/www/data/papers/paper42.html&line=33#mfs ultimaton]???), and its unfamiliar [[nomenclature]]. After returning the book to its owner, I mentioned it to my business [[partner]], and gave it no more [[cognition|thought]].

On my next birthday, my 47th, I received a copy of the book as a gift from my partner and his wife, who both are interested in [[spiritual]] [[matter]]s. With the book now readily at hand, I undertook to read it, mostly out of [[curiosity]]. As I read, I began to [[perceive]] the spiritual fragrance of [[Truth]]. I began to [[understand]] that the book contained a [[concept]]ual framework of [[reality]] which united the material world and science, with a spiritual world and religion. Even more, I realized that I was a beloved son of a loving Universal Father. I began to see the way [[home]].

On my next birthday, my 47th, I received a copy of the book as a gift from my partner and his wife, who both are interested in [[spiritual]] [[matter]]s. With the book now readily at hand, I undertook to read it, mostly out of [[curiosity]]. As I read, I began to [[perceive]] the spiritual fragrance of [[Truth]]. I began to [[understand]] that the book contained a [[concept]]ual framework of [[reality]] which united the material world and science, with a spiritual world and religion. Even more, I realized that I was a beloved son of a loving Universal Father. I began to see the way [[home]].

In 1985 an invitation arrived to meet with a group of [[readers]] to form a [[Urantia book]] [[study]] [[group]]. Here I met A. and J. who can be found in these transcripts. A., in particular, encouraged me in a wide-ranging study of spiritual teachings, including [[channeled]] material from A. J. Davis, S. Moses, B. Bond, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Cayce E. Cayce] to mention a few. Here and there in these readings I seemed to detect a familiar fragrance...

In 1985 an invitation arrived to meet with a group of [[readers]] to form a [[Urantia book]] [[study]] [[group]]. Here I met A. and J. who can be found in these transcripts. A., in particular, encouraged me in a wide-ranging study of spiritual teachings, including [[channeled]] material from A. J. Davis, S. Moses, B. Bond, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Cayce E. Cayce] to mention a few. Here and there in these readings I seemed to detect a familiar fragrance...

In 1992 I began hearing about a "''Teaching Mission''," where [[individuals]] in Urantia Book study groups had begun to [[channel]] various "Teachers." A member of our study group, S., became very interested in this [[phenomenon]], and began collecting transcripts from these groups and talking with their transmitter/receivers ([[TR]]s). She loaned me these transcripts to read, and my initial impressions were ambivalent. Surely these works contained no epochal [[revelations]], no grand [[concepts]], no supernal [[wisdom]]. I questioned whether these works were merely figments of the [[human]] [[imagination]].

In 1992 I began hearing about a "''Teaching Mission''," where [[individuals]] in Urantia Book study groups had begun to [[channel]] various "Teachers." A member of our study group, S., became very interested in this [[phenomenon]], and began collecting transcripts from these groups and talking with their transmitter/receivers ([[TR]]s). She loaned me these transcripts to read, and my initial impressions were ambivalent. Surely these works contained no epochal [[revelations]], no grand [[concepts]], no supernal [[wisdom]]. I questioned whether these works were merely figments of the [[human]] [[imagination]].

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