Chapter 30 of "Son of Man: Urantia," a formal reimagining of Part 4 of the "Urantia Book," titled "Resting and Teaching by the Seaside," unfolds as Jesus and his followers regroup in Bethsaida by March 10, blending rest with transformative teaching. Amid personal melancholy over Nazareth’s rejection, Jesus introduces parables—starting with the Sower—to veil kingdom truths from detractors while illuminating them for seekers, a shift explained to his puzzled apostles as a strategic shield against the Sanhedrin’s spies. The chapter crescendos with dramatic events: a storm on the Sea of Galilee calms coincidentally as Jesus rebukes his fearful apostles, and at Kheresa, he restores the lunatic Amos to sanity, dispelling notions of demonic possession with spiritual authority—though locals attribute a swine herd’s demise to his power. These incidents, from the parable’s sowing of faith to the calming of natural and human tempests, underscore Jesus’ mission of divine sonship over superstition. The narrative captures a pivotal moment of reflection and resilience, as Jesus prepares his followers for adversity while countering misinterpretations of his miracles. Ideal for Urantia enthusiasts, spiritual explorers, or those intrigued by Jesus’ teachings, this chapter offers a rich tapestry of wisdom, faith, and the interplay of spirit and nature.
#SeasideParables #UrantiaSower #JesusCalmsStorm
Thanks for reading Son of Man: Urantia Project! This post is public so feel free to share it.
PROJECT LINKS
Son of Man: Urantia Project on Substack—HERE
Son of Man: Urantia Project on YouTube—HERE
https://www.youtube.com/@SonofManUrantia
Son of Man: Urantia Project on SFN—HERE
https://spiritualfamily.net/groups/profile/79428/son-of-man-urantia-project
Son of Man: Urantia Project: Facebook—HERE
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087598506866
Sleeping Dragons on Substack
https://robertakezer.substack.com/s/sleeping-dragons
Hijo de hombre: Urantia en Substack—HERE
Hijo de hombre: Urantia en YouTube—Here
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCWYA1AsjK1vTuuCZtwXaQ
Compra/Buy PDF of Son of Man: Urantia, 2nd ed., (2024) 600+ pg. (English and Spanish) —HERE
https://son-of-man-urantia.sellfy.store
Compra/Buy Book of Son of Man: Urantia, 2nd ed., (2024) 600+ pg. (English and Spanish) —HERE
https://www.lulu.com/search?page=1&sortBy=RELEVANCE&q=son+of+man%3A+urantia&pageSize=10&adult_audience_rating=00
Donar/Donate to Son of Man: Urantia Project—HERE
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=FR7SWWSHPXZ9N&no_recurring=0&item_name=To+serve+humanity+for+the+sake+of+God+by+making+the+life+and+teachings+of+Jesus+available+to+more+people.+Godspeed.+Thank+you.¤cy_code=USD
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit robertakezer.substack.com/subscribe
