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====Opening====

====Opening====

*Music: Dorenda on Piano

*Music: Dorenda on Piano

*Date: April 20, Easter Sunday, 2003

*Date: April 20, [[Easter]] Sunday, 2003

*Prayer: (Matthew) Let us place ourselves in the presence of Christ Jesus.

*Prayer: (Matthew) Let us place ourselves in the [[presence]] of Christ [[Jesus]].

Master Teacher, we come before you today on this glorious day of your resurrection—the memory of which will reign forever, with you and with our Heavenly Father -- and we stand like the women who came to address your needs, even in the apparent defeat, on Sunday morning to find an empty tomb—which was the best thing that ever happened and ever will,… other than the communion of Saints rejoining and fulfilling that which is promised. In the meantime we deal with the superficial defeat on earth and despair that still occurs on this planet, but it is superficial because the victory, the glory, the power are Yours and we are a part of it. That was accomplished because of Your will in the Father’s will. So there is ultimately nothing to be worried or concerned or defeated about because you took us beyond defeat and into glory.

Master Teacher, we come before you today on this [[glorious]] day of your [[resurrection]]—the [[memory]] of which will reign forever, with you and with our Heavenly Father -- and we stand like the women who came to address your needs, even in the apparent [[defeat]], on Sunday morning to find an empty [[tomb]]—which was the best thing that ever happened and ever will,… other than the [[communion]] of Saints rejoining and fulfilling that which is promised. In the meantime we deal with the superficial defeat on earth and despair that still occurs on [[this planet]], but it is superficial because the victory, the glory, the power are Yours and we are a part of it. That was accomplished because of Your will in the Father’s will. So there is ultimately nothing to be worried or concerned or defeated about because you took us beyond defeat and into glory.

We ask for the teachings today that you determine to be of the most appropriate for our on-going development and spiritual nutrition. We pray for all the cares and concerns of our hearts and minds that you know and that we ask for their deliberate dispatch in being healed, cured, or resolved in the time that is appropriate. We give you great thanks and praise for being the son of God and for allowing us to be part of your glory now and forever.

We ask for the teachings today that you determine to be of the most appropriate for our on-going [[development]] and spiritual nutrition. We pray for all the cares and concerns of our [[hearts]] and minds that you know and that we ask for their deliberate dispatch in being [[healed]], cured, or resolved in the time that is appropriate. We give you great thanks and praise for being the [[Creator Son|son of God]] and for allowing us to be part of your glory now and forever.

TOMAS: Cherubic children, on this day of joy I convene with you in celebration of the victory of the Spirit, in Life over death, and share with you, in your working out the mortal sojourn that will provide for you that victory which he has portrayed in the resurrection that is celebrated in your world this day. The hosannas On High share with the prayers of mortal believers who lift up their eyes unto the heavens for the clouds to part and the glories of the Son of God to shine down upon them. He shines upon us all. Amen.

TOMAS: Cherubic children, on this day of joy I [[convene]] with you in celebration of the victory of the [[Spirit]], in [[Life]] over [[death]], and share with you, in your working out the mortal sojourn that will provide for you that victory which he has portrayed in [[the resurrection]] that is celebrated in your world this day. The hosannas On High share with the prayers of mortal believers who lift up their eyes unto the heavens for the clouds to part and the [[glories]] of the Son of God to shine down upon them. He shines upon us all. [[Amen]].

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

I would like today to address with you the topic of Trust, the victory that is Christ Jesus’ even that victory over death.

I would like today to address with you the topic of [[Trust]], the victory that is Christ [[Jesus]]’ even that victory over death.

The culmination of his sovereignty was accomplished singularly through his trust in the Universal Father’s divine will.

The [[culmination]] of [[his sovereignty]] was accomplished singularly through his trust in the [[Universal Father]]’s divine will. Trust is the key to your [[freedom]], your [[path]] through the [[maze]] of mortal incertitude. Trust is like the crumbs laid down that will enable you to follow the path through the [[forest]]. Trust is the triumph over doubt that gives your [[faith]] credibility in man’s eyes and fruition in your own [[ascension]]. Trust is the key. Trusting the Father, that is.

Trust is the key to your freedom, your path through the maze of mortal incertitude. Trust is like the crumbs laid down that will enable you to follow the path through the forest. Trust is the triumph over doubt that gives your faith credibility in man’s eyes and fruition in your own ascension. Trust is the key. Trusting the Father, that is.

The preciousness of infants and babies is their total Trust and their delight in the realization that their needs will be met. Trust is seen in the wavering steps of the toddler as it reaches out to the parent, learning to make his own way through time and space. Trust is children laughing, playing, unperturbed by the distraction of discord.

The preciousness of [[infants]] and babies is their total [[Trust]] and their delight in the [[realization]] that their needs will be met. Trust is seen in the wavering [[steps]] of the toddler as it reaches out to the [[parent]], learning to make his own way through [[time and space]]. Trust is children laughing, playing, unperturbed by the [[distraction]] of discord.

If and when a child runs freely into pain or devastation, its Trust falters. Part of this is good. Part of this is a learning experience, that you do not put your hand in the fire. You begin then to Trust your instincts.

If and when a child runs freely into [[pain]] or [[devastation]], its Trust falters. Part of this is [[good]]. Part of this is a [[learning]] [[experience]], that you do not put your hand in the fire. You begin then to Trust your [[instincts]].

While it wise to Trust your instincts, it is also true that as a mortal advances in a realm such as Urantia, the betrayals and disappointments of life might well lead one to embrace DIStrust as a way of life, misconstruing that … having Trust in your fellows is not the same as having Trust in the Father.

While it [[wise]] to Trust your instincts, it is also true that as a mortal advances in a realm such as [[Urantia]], the [[betrayals]] and [[disappointments]] of life might well lead one to embrace DIStrust as a way of life, misconstruing that … having Trust in your fellows is not the same as having Trust in [[the Father]].

I will not bore you with a litany of the betrayals your planet has known and how it is that the fact of betrayal enters into ever fiber of this mortal realm. And with this heritage it would seem foolish for one to find something in which one found faith or that which one would have Trust in.

I will not bore you with a [[litany]] of the [[betrayals]] [[your planet]] has known and how it is that the fact of betrayal enters into ever fiber of this [[mortal]] realm. And with this [[heritage]] it would seem [[foolish]] for one to find something in which one found [[faith]] or that which one would have Trust in.

Those of you who know Jesus, who know that he shares the experience of living with you, know that he, too, knew betrayal—not only Judas but in countless ways the power of the flesh overcame the power of the spirit in the lives of men.

Those of you who know Jesus, who know that he [[shares]] the experience of living with you, know that he, too, knew [[betrayal]]—not only [[Judas]] but in countless ways the power of the flesh overcame the [[power]] of the spirit in the lives of men.

Trusting men, trusting the ways of the world, is not at all the same as Trusting the Father. Remember that Jesus said, "My kingdom is not of this world." He has not asked you to Trust that which is imperfect or those who know him not. He has asked that you Trust the Father, as he Trusted the Father. Implicitly! Even unto the end.

[[Trusting]] men, trusting the ways of the world, is not at all the same as Trusting [[the Father]]. [[Remember]] that Jesus said, "My kingdom is not of this world." He has not asked you to Trust that which is imperfect or those who know him not. He has asked that you Trust the Father, as he Trusted the Father. Implicitly! Even unto the end.

Faith is the victory. The valley of tears that your world often represents is faithless and without Trust of that which is uplifting and eternal.

[[Faith]] is the [[victory]]. The valley of tears that your world often [[represents]] is faithless and without Trust of that which is uplifting and [[eternal]].

Faith is given to you, as a Son of God, as a mustard seed. And by your decisions and through your sincerity you begin to nurture this seed of faith until it fills your being. And when you see that your very being is infused with faith you begin to recognize the solemnity of Trust, for within this solemnity of Trust you are able to perceive the Father in all things. As such, it is also possible to see where He is not, as the Master was able to see, even as he lived the life of a man, a mortal man, on Urantia.

Faith is given to you, as a Son of God, as a mustard seed. And by your [[decisions]] and through your [[sincerity]] you begin to nurture this [[seed]] of faith until it fills your [[being]]. And when you see that your very being is infused with faith you begin to recognize the [[solemnity]] of [[Trust]], for within this solemnity of Trust you are able to [[perceive]] the Father in all things. As such, it is also possible to see where He is not, as [[the Master]] was able to see, even as he lived the life of a man, a mortal man, on [[Urantia]].

There are opportunities abounding at this day and age, and at this juncture of your development, to discern distrust even in your brothers and sisters, for there are degrees of discernment and perception that are part of the human package, the conditioning and the value that is each individual’s composition, where they may vary from one to another; and, thus, it is possible as religionists to distrust one another, even while you are able to love one another, because you can recognize the relative perfection, the relative imperfection of the degree of growth that resides therein.

There are [[opportunities]] abounding at this day and age, and at this juncture of your [[development]], to [[discern]] distrust even in your brothers and sisters, for there are degrees of discernment and [[perception]] that are part of the human package, the conditioning and the [[value]] that is each individual’s [[composition]], where they may vary from one to another; and, thus, it is possible as religionists to distrust one another, even while you are able to love one another, because you can recognize the [[relative]] [[perfection]], the relative imperfection of the degree of [[growth]] that resides therein.

From the fatherly attitude you can see how the children hold within them the aspects of good and evil, and you can Trust that in the end the good will prevail. The faith will bring victory. But in the process of perfecting, each mortal being wears a mask of unreality. And you are not asked to Trust that which is unreal, or even that which is behind the mask, for it is not established in the heart of that being as to how they will go. This is a part of the perfecting process, an element of the ascension.

From the fatherly [[attitude]] you can see how the children hold within them the aspects of [[good]] and [[evil]], and you can Trust that in the end the good will prevail. The [[faith]] will bring [[victory]]. But in the [[process]] of perfecting, each mortal being wears a [[mask]] of unreality. And you are not asked to Trust that which is unreal, or even that which is behind the mask, for it is not established in the [[heart]] of that being as to how they will go. This is a part of the perfecting [[process]], an element of the [[ascension]].

It is also here that when you Trust the Father you can sit down with each other and say, "It is this aspect of you that I don’t trust because I perceive it this way." And the other may respond, "I recognize your distrust and, while I find it highly distasteful, I find in you also those qualities which are less than God-like. However, in light of the mutual desire to serve, to rise above the imperfect perceptions of mortal man, by drawing upon the Spirit of Truth and the Perfector of Wisdom, it is possible to work through these entanglements and pass through to the other side, even being able to admire the effort that was necessary within you each to overcome your own bias, in order to see the perception of the other, such that you are able to embrace as brothers in understanding of the nature of the human condition en route to perfection, en route to a unity of purpose in the Way, the Truth and the Light.

It is also here that when you [[Trust]] the Father you can sit down with each other and say, "It is this aspect of you that I don’t trust because I [[perceive]] it this way." And the other may respond, "I recognize your distrust and, while I find it highly distasteful, I find in you also those [[qualities]] which are less than [[God-like]]. However, in light of the mutual [[desire]] to serve, to rise above the imperfect perceptions of mortal man, by drawing upon the [[Spirit of Truth]] and the Perfector of Wisdom, it is possible to work through these [[entanglements]] and pass through to the other side, even being able to admire the [[effort]] that was necessary within you each to overcome your own [[bias]], in order to see the perception of the other, such that you are able to [[embrace]] as brothers in understanding of the nature of the [[human condition]] en route to perfection, en route to a [[unity]] of [[purpose]] in the Way, the Truth and the Light.

The Brotherhood of Man is your potentially greatest attainment, for in the sharing of these fraternal attitudes through Christ Consciousness you are able to elevate yourself from the realm of animal existence into the realm of fraternal relations that are a part of the Eternal Kingdom - the essence of the Paradise ascent – enabling yourself to learn to Trust the Father in all things.

The [[Brotherhood of Man]] is your potentially greatest [[attainment]], for in the [[sharing]] of these fraternal [[attitudes]] through Christ Consciousness you are able to elevate yourself from the realm of [[animal]] existence into the realm of fraternal relations that are a part of the Eternal Kingdom - the [[essence]] of the [[Paradise]] ascent – enabling yourself to learn to Trust the Father in all things.

Understanding that distrust is a material component natural to your historical conditioning is a lesson, a perception, which we pray thee find. In the solemnity of Trust your fellowship will be exalted as the Family of Man that lives with God, that has known the Love of Jesus, and that emulates his Trust in the Father in all things, thus reflecting Faith and Grace in all you do.

[[Understanding]] that distrust is a [[material]] component natural to your historical conditioning is a lesson, a [[perception]], which we pray thee find. In the [[solemnity]] of Trust your fellowship will be exalted as the Family of Man that lives with God, that has known the Love of [[Jesus]], and that emulates his Trust in the Father in all things, thus reflecting [[Faith]] and [[Grace]] in all you do.

I have presented you now my Easter Basket filled with the colored eggs of Trust on a bed of Faith.

I have presented you now my Easter Basket filled with the colored eggs of [[Trust]] on a bed of [[Faith]].

Let me pass the dais to my companion. For now I bid you farewell.

Let me pass the [[dais]] to my [[companion]]. For now I bid you farewell.

Matthew: Thank you. (Pause) Anatolia is here.

Matthew: Thank you. (Pause) Anatolia is here.

ANATOLIA: This a grand day here in the halls of celebration. Wherever you look you will see flowers, colors, glory and deep-seated rejuvenation, regeneration and glorification of the thought of humanity having risen to a new level due to the exercise of free will chosen by a Creator Son.

ANATOLIA: This a grand day here in the halls of [[celebration]]. Wherever you look you will see flowers, [[colors]], [[glory]] and deep-seated rejuvenation, regeneration and glorification of the thought of [[humanity]] having risen to a new level due to the exercise of [[free will]] chosen by a [[Creator Son]].

*'''''Crucifixion'''''

===='''''[[Crucifixion]]'''''====

This is a perspective I wish to share with you that is seldom viewed and widely misunderstood, in terms of the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. It is customary to consider the sacrifice of our Savior as having been a sacrificial rite for the wages of sin. However, this is a consideration which I wish to expound upon, if not expand upon, to include the voluntary participation in the will of a Divine, yet human, Actor taking the place of pure human will in a human drama. Never before, outside of the pagan world, had there been an active participant of the Divine Realms in human events.

This is a [[perspective]] I wish to [[share]] with you that is seldom viewed and widely misunderstood, in terms of the [[sacrifice]] of Jesus on [[the cross]]. It is customary to consider the sacrifice of our Savior as having been a sacrificial rite for the wages of [[sin]]. However, this is a consideration which I wish to expound upon, if not expand upon, to include the voluntary [[participation]] in the will of a Divine, yet human, Actor taking the place of pure human will in a human [[drama]]. Never before, outside of the [[pagan]] world, had there been an active participant of the Divine Realms in human events.

There are many ways to perceive or to view, those wondrous acts of intervention, during, before and after, the drama known as ‘Christ Jesus personified in your world,’ for there had never been the opportunity for humanity to have such direct insight and Divine inspiration and guidance. Never had there been an Actor of Divine Heritage that shared the same cell structure, genealogical inheritance, and for all others’ rights and purposes, human existence, as had that of Christ Jesus. So, in many ways, the actual presence and participation of a Divine Son in your world, that became part of the Human Drama, is to a large degree the initial miracle or amazing grace that took place.

There are many ways to [[perceive]] or to view, those wondrous acts of [[intervention]], during, before and after, the drama known as ‘Christ Jesus [[personified]] in your world,’ for there had never been the [[opportunity]] for humanity to have such direct [[insight]] and Divine [[inspiration]] and [[guidance]]. Never had there been an Actor of Divine Heritage that shared the same cell structure, [[genealogical]] inheritance, and for all others’ rights and purposes, human existence, as had that of Christ [[Jesus]]. So, in many ways, the actual presence and [[participation]] of a Divine Son in your world, that became part of the Human Drama, is to a large degree the initial [[miracle]] or amazing [[grace]] that took place.

How he intersected your world and what was transacted in the process has many dimensions, nearly countless. As you would view them in a kaleidoscope, every time you face the light and turn the end you see a new dimension, a new facet, a never-before-seen dimension that continues to change with how the chips fall into place.

How he [[intersected]] your world and what was transacted in the [[process]] has many [[dimensions]], nearly countless. As you would view them in a [[kaleidoscope]], every time you face the light and turn the end you see a new [[dimension]], a new facet, a never-before-seen dimension that continues to [[change]] with how the chips fall into place.

Let me just say that there is nothing defeatism-oriented toward the crucifixion, least of all the resurrection. Even though the demise of a Divine Son in the flesh took place during an entire day in the approximate time of 2,000 years ago, the reality was that Divine Trust was very much being portrayed. Despite what human will seemed to override and squelch—that of what many believed to be the long-awaited Messiah, to be executed like a common criminal. It would appear to be the ultimate in defeat.

Let me just say that there is nothing defeatism-oriented toward the [[crucifixion]], least of all the [[resurrection]]. Even though the demise of a Divine Son in the flesh took place during an entire day in the approximate time of 2,000 years ago, the [[reality]] was that Divine [[Trust]] was very much being portrayed. Despite what human will seemed to override and squelch—that of what many believed to be the long-awaited [[Messiah]], to be executed like a common [[criminal]]. It would appear to be the ultimate in [[defeat]].

But what was not seen by many (but perceived in spirit by some) was that the suspension of Jesus’ will in his human role was relinquished to that of the Father’s role in terms of Trust. Jesus knew that by relinquishing his life in the physical world, he would gain for all of us the Trust and the realization that his purpose was truly Divine.

But what was not seen by many (but perceived in spirit by some) was that the [[suspension]] of Jesus’ will in his human role was relinquished to that of [[the Father]]'s role in terms of [[Trust]]. Jesus knew that by relinquishing his life in the physical world, he would gain for all of us the Trust and the realization that his purpose was truly Divine.

*'''''Resurrection'''''

===='''''[[Resurrection]]'''''====

When had it ever been demonstrated before that a human being (thought by many philosophers and otherwise) to be just several steps above animal life … how could that level of life ever achieve that which was achieved by the death and resurrection? When had there ever been such contrasts that could prove the unprovable – that life is everlasting?

When had it ever been [[demonstrated]] before that a [[human being]] (thought by many philosophers and otherwise) to be just several [[steps]] above [[animal]] life … how could that level of life ever [[achieve]] that which was achieved by the death and [[resurrection]]? When had there ever been such contrasts that could prove the unprovable – that life is everlasting?

It cannot, nor will not, be diminished by anyone’s imposition or supposition that their will prevails. The Father’s will prevails. And it was the Father’s will that life everlasting be clearly demonstrated. How could that have been portrayed any better?

It cannot, nor will not, be diminished by anyone’s imposition or [[supposition]] that their will prevails. The Father’s will prevails. And it was the Father’s will that life everlasting be clearly demonstrated. How could that have been portrayed any better?

There are many examples or allusions that one could paint or draw that could possibly portray that life has an eternal purpose, but many of those scenarios would be outside of the realm of the human-divine interplay. Any supreme being can perform any function outright and apart from the human will and human drama. But for those to have become one (and for many, all they ever saw in Jesus was his humanity) and from that perspective, for that humanity to have risen on the third day is truly amazing.

There are many examples or allusions that one could paint or draw that could possibly portray that life has an [[eternal]] [[purpose]], but many of those scenarios would be outside of the realm of the human-divine interplay. Any [[supreme]] being can perform any [[function]] outright and apart from the human will and [[human]] [[drama]]. But for those to have [[become]] one (and for many, all they ever saw in Jesus was his humanity) and from that perspective, for that humanity to have risen on the third day is truly amazing.

There are many ways that I could continue to illustrate this point, but let me simply say that in all that you do in your religious practice and more so in your faith demonstration. I want for you to continue to revel and marvel at this most dramatic moment in time that lives forever in the hearts and the minds of those who are one in the spirit.

There are many ways that I could continue to [[illustrate]] this point, but let me simply say that in all that you do in your religious [[practice]] and more so in your [[faith]] [[demonstration]]. I want for you to continue to revel and marvel at this most dramatic [[moment]] in time that lives forever in the hearts and the minds of those who are one in the spirit.

This does not mean that you have to become one of the faithful departed, to be separate and apart, and beyond the cares and concerns of this world to have this perspective. This perspective of the resurrection can be yours on a perpetual basis, here and beyond.

This does not mean that you have to [[become]] one of the faithful departed, to be [[separate]] and apart, and beyond the [[cares]] and concerns of this world to have this [[perspective]]. This [[perspective]] of the [[resurrection]] can be yours on a perpetual basis, here and beyond.

For this is truly the message of Easter, the everlastingness of Spirit, as only created by a heavenly Creator with Its creation. That is truly the purpose and the message and the glory of Easter I wish for you to have this be a centerpiece of your faith perspective as it continues to grow. I wish that it not be relinquished for any purpose nor at any time because this is your eternal ticket. This is your payment of admission – your Faith Perspective. This is worth on-going discussion in terms of the mystery of Faith in and of itself, but today it is the Divine Will to unite and to share the glory of Himself withal forever.

For this is truly the message of [[Easter]], the everlastingness of [[Spirit]], as only created by a heavenly Creator with Its creation. That is truly the [[purpose]] and the message and the [[glory]] of [[Easter]] I wish for you to have this be a centerpiece of your [[faith]] perspective as it continues to [[grow]]. I wish that it not be relinquished for any purpose nor at any time because this is your eternal ticket. This is your payment of admission – your Faith Perspective. This is worth on-going [[discussion]] in terms of the [[mystery]] of Faith in and of itself, but today it is the Divine Will to unite and to [[share]] the glory of Himself withal forever.

Rejoice and be glad, for we are always with you. And I wish for this dimension of Faith Perspective enhanced for now and for all purposes for all times. Peace by with you and be glad, for we are with you always.

[[Rejoice]] and be glad, for we are always with you. And I wish for this [[dimension]] of Faith Perspective enhanced for now and for all [[purposes]] for all times. Peace by with you and be glad, for we are with you always.

==PART II==

==PART II==