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Our friend Anton

Some of you personally know Anton Miroshnichenko of Kyiv, Ukraine. During the past few days he and I have messaged as Vladimir Putin’s government amassed military power and invaded Anton’s native homeland. Today, Anton and his family have taken shelter in Kyiv as they closely follow unfolding events to determine their next move. Even under the duress of today’s invasion, this longtime Urantia Book reader has maintained a sense of levity, hope, and courage. We are deeply saddened and horrified by Putin’s arrogant and callous act of inhumanity.

Thursday, May 18, 30 CE Pentecost

193:5.1 (2057.3) It was almost half past seven o’clock this Thursday morning, May 18, when Jesus arrived on the western slope of Mount Olivet with his eleven silent and somewhat bewildered apostles. From this location, about two thirds the way up the mountain, they could look out over Jerusalem and down upon Gethsemane.

Cracked Mud

April 8, 30 CE: The Time of the Tomb

188:3.1 (2014.4) Throughout this Sabbath day the disciples and the apostles remained in hiding, while all Jerusalem discussed the death of Jesus on the cross. There were almost one and one-half million Jews present in Jerusalem at this time, hailing from all parts of the Roman Empire and from Mesopotamia.

Israel Hill and Road

Wednesday, April 5, 30 CE Alone in the Hills with God

Wednesdays were designated by Jesus as the apostles’ rest day. The Urantia Book states that April 5, 30 CE, Jesus told his disciples he sought to spend this Wednesday alone in the hills east of Jerusalem, knowing what lay ahead the rest of this week. 

Western Wall

April 4, 30 CE: Jesus’ Final Public Statement

April 4, 30 CE: Jesus’ Final Public Statement

April 4, 30 CE is the date The Urantia Book states that Jesus gave his last public statement in the Jerusalem temple courts which concludes, “your house is left to you desolate.”  Included here is the comment that follows this discourse, “Status of Individual Jews,” which was no doubt formulated to stave off any anti-Semitism Jesus’ harsh words to the Jewish leaders might evoke. The passage unequivocally condemns the atrocities committed against Jews in subsequent centuries, calling out those persecutors as “intolerant, unworthy, and bigoted professed followers of Jesus of Nazareth, who was, himself, a Jew by natural birth.” It should be noted that this section of the book appeared around 1940 as millions of Jews across Europe were being rounded up and murdered. The Urantia Book is clear that salvation is a result of one’s simple spirit-born faith, not adherence to an organized belief system.  

175:1.1 (1905.3) “This long time have I been with you, going up and down in the land proclaiming the Father’s love for the children of men, and many have seen the light and, by faith, have entered into the kingdom of heaven. In connection with this teaching and preaching the Father has done many wonderful works, even to the resurrection of the dead.

Falling Money

April 3, 30 CE Jesus Gets Fed Up

April 3, 30 CE is the date The Urantia Book states Jesus spoke in the Jerusalem temple area and finally took action against the blatant commerce going on in his “Father’s house.” Each day this week UrantiaVoice will follow The Urantia Book’s daily account of the final events in the life of Jesus.

Bethlehem Olive trees

August 20, 7 BCE Mary and Joseph Arrive in Bethlehem

August 20, 7 BCE is the date The Urantia Book states Mary and Joseph arrived in Bethlehem after their 3-day journey from Nazareth to register for the census. These past few days we’ve celebrated this young couple’s journey that culminated in the inspiring birth of Jesus.

Highway near Jericho

August 19, 7 BCE Mary and Joseph Travel to Jericho

August 19, 7 BCE is the date The Urantia Book states Mary and Joseph traveled from their camping spot on the river Jordan to Jericho on their 3-day journey to Bethlehem. The next few days we celebrate this young couple’s journey that culminated in the inspiring birth of Jesus.

August 21, 7BCE: The Birth of Jesus

August 21, 7 BCE is the date The Urantia Book states Jesus was born in Bethlehem. These past few days we’ve celebrated this young couple’s journey that culminated in the inspiring birth of Jesus.

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Our friend Anton

Some of you personally know Anton Miroshnichenko of Kyiv, Ukraine. During the past few days he and I have messaged as Vladimir Putin’s government amassed military power and invaded Anton’s native homeland.