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    Jesus-Christ Benissant Les Enfants (Jesucristo bendiciendo a los niños) by Antoine Ansiaux
    The Advancing Children of God

    The Advancing Children of God

    Jesus often talked to his apostles about the celestial mansions and taught that the advancing children of God must there grow up spiritually as children grow up physically on this world. And so does the sacred oftentimes appear to be the common, as on this day these children and their mothers little realized that the onlooking intelligences of Nebadon beheld the children of Jericho playing with the Creator of a universe. ~ The Urantia Book, 167:6.3

    Storytime in Galilee by Del Parson
    Lighthearted and Joyous

    Lighthearted and Joyous

    It was difficult for his friends to comprehend the range of his intellectual activities, how he could so suddenly and so completely swing from the profound discussion of politics, philosophy, or religion to the lighthearted and joyous playfulness of these tots of from five to ten years of age. As his own brothers and sisters grew up, as he gained more leisure, and before the grandchildren arrived, he paid a great deal of attention to these little ones. But he did not live on earth long enough to enjoy the grandchildren very much. ~ The Urantia Book, 128:6.12

    Perfect love by Del Parson
    God's Love for his Dependent Children

    God's Love for his Dependent Children

    Other religions had suggested the thought of the nearness of God to man, but Jesus made the care of God for man like the solicitude of a loving father for the welfare of his dependent children and then made this teaching the cornerstone of his religion. And thus did the doctrine of the fatherhood of God make imperative the practice of the brotherhood of man. The worship of God and the service of man became the sum and substance of his religion. Jesus took the best of the Jewish religion and translated it to a worthy setting in the new teachings of the gospel of the kingdom. ~ The Urantia Book, 159:5.7

    No Shoes by Del Parson
    Full of Grace and Truth

    Full of Grace and Truth

    Jesus spread good cheer everywhere he went. He was full of grace and truth. His associates never ceased to wonder at the gracious words that proceeded out of his mouth. You can cultivate gracefulness, but graciousness is the aroma of friendliness which emanates from a love-saturated soul. ~ The Urantia Book, 171:7.1

    They Brought the Children by Wassilij Dimitriewitsch Polenow
    Starting out Afresh as a Child

    Starting out Afresh as a Child

    Peter grasped the idea that the gospel they were about to proclaim was really a fresh beginning for the whole human race. He conveyed this impression subsequently to Paul, who formulated therefrom his doctrine of Christ as “the second Adam.”

    Jesus knew men were different, and he so taught his apostles. He constantly exhorted them to refrain from trying to mold the disciples and believers according to some set pattern. He sought to allow each soul to develop in its own way, a perfecting and separate individual before God. In answer to one of Peter's many questions, the Master said: “I want to set men free so that they can start out afresh as little children upon the new and better life.” Jesus always insisted that true goodness must be unconscious, in bestowing charity not allowing the left hand to know what the right hand does. ~ The Urantia Book, 140:8.24

    Even in darkness by Stephen Sawyer
    Into the Divine Light

    Into the Divine Light

    Our all-faithful Source and all-powerful Center, Reverent and holy be the name of your all-gracious Son.

    Your bounties and your blessings have descended upon us, Thus empowering us to perform your will and execute your bidding.

    Give us moment by moment the sustenance of the tree of life; Refresh us day by day with the living waters of the river thereof.

    Step by step lead us out of darkness and into the divine light.

    Renew our minds by the transformations of the indwelling spirit, And when the mortal end shall finally come upon us, Receive us to yourself and send us forth in eternity. ~ The Urantia Book, 144:5.74

    I Feel My Savior's Love by Greg Olsen
    God's Loving Kindness

    God's Loving Kindness

    God is inherently kind, naturally compassionate, and everlastingly merciful. And never is it necessary that any influence be brought to bear upon the Father to call forth his loving-kindness. The creature's need is wholly sufficient to insure the full flow of the Father's tender mercies and his saving grace. Since God knows all about his children, it is easy for him to forgive. The better man understands his neighbor, the easier it will be to forgive him, even to love him. ~ The Urantia Book, 2:4.2

    Jesus Blesses the Children by Andreas Hunaeus
    The Child-Father Relationship

    The Child-Father Relationship

    "You are the child, and it is your Father's kingdom you seek to enter. There is present that natural affection between every normal child and its father which insures an understanding and loving relationship, and which forever precludes all disposition to bargain for the Father's love and mercy. And the gospel you are going forth to preach has to do with a salvation growing out of the faith-realization of this very and eternal child-father relationship.” ~ The Urantia Book, 140:10.4

    Behold Your Little Ones (detail) by Del Parson
    A Unique Child of the Father

    A Unique Child of the Father

    The love of the Father absolutely individualizes each personality as a unique child of the Universal Father, a child without duplicate in infinity, a will creature irreplaceable in all eternity. The Father's love glorifies each child of God, illuminating each member of the celestial family, sharply silhouetting the unique nature of each personal being against the impersonal levels that lie outside the fraternal circuit of the Father of all. The love of God strikingly portrays the transcendent value of each will creature, unmistakably reveals the high value which the Universal Father has placed upon each and every one of his children from the highest creator personality of Paradise status to the lowest personality of will dignity among the savage tribes of men in the dawn of the human species on some evolutionary world of time and space. ~ The Urantia Book, 12:7.9

    Children of the world by Greg Olsen
    Restoring Man's Dignity

    Restoring Man's Dignity

    The doctrine of the total depravity of man destroyed much of the potential of religion for effecting social repercussions of an uplifting nature and of inspirational value. Jesus sought to restore man's dignity when he declared that all men are the children of God. ~ The Urantia Book, 99:5.5

    For of such is the kingdom of heaven by Del Parson
    The Influence of Beauty on Children

    The Influence of Beauty on Children

    It was also at Jericho, in connection with the discussion of the early religious training of children in habits of divine worship, that Jesus impressed upon his apostles the great value of beauty as an influence leading to the urge to worship, especially with children. The Master by precept and example taught the value of worshiping the Creator in the midst of the natural surroundings of creation. He preferred to commune with the heavenly Father amidst the trees and among the lowly creatures of the natural world. He rejoiced to contemplate the Father through the inspiring spectacle of the starry realms of the Creator Sons.

    When it is not possible to worship God in the tabernacles of nature, men should do their best to provide houses of beauty, sanctuaries of appealing simplicity and artistic embellishment, so that the highest of human emotions may be aroused in association with the intellectual approach to spiritual communion with God. Truth, beauty, and holiness are powerful and effective aids to true worship. But spirit communion is not promoted by mere massive ornateness and overmuch embellishment with man's elaborate and ostentatious art. Beauty is most religious when it is most simple and naturelike. How unfortunate that little children should have their first introduction to concepts of public worship in cold and barren rooms so devoid of the beauty appeal and so empty of all suggestion of good cheer and inspiring holiness! The child should be introduced to worship in nature's outdoors and later accompany his parents to public houses of religious assembly which are at least as materially attractive and artistically beautiful as the home in which he is daily domiciled. ~ The Urantia Book, 167:6.5

    Become Like This Child by Harold Copping
    The Little Ones

    The Little Ones

    Jesus ... beckoned to one of Peter's little ones and, setting the child down among them, said: "Verily, verily, I say to you, except you turn about and become more like this child, you will make little progress in the kingdom of heaven. Whosoever shall humble himself and become as this little one, the same shall become greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoso receives such a little one receives me. And they who receive me receive also Him who sent me. If you would be first in the kingdom, seek to minister these good truths to your brethren in the flesh. But whosoever causes one of these little ones to stumble, it would be better for him if a millstone were hanged about his neck and he were cast into the sea. If the things you do with your hands, or the things you see with your eyes give offense in the progress of the kingdom, sacrifice these cherished idols, for it is better to enter the kingdom minus many of the beloved things of life rather than to cling to these idols and find yourself shut out of the kingdom. But most of all, see that you despise not one of these little ones, for their angels do always behold the faces of the heavenly hosts." ~ The Urantia Book, 158:8.1

    Suffer The Children To Come Unto Me by William Hole
    He Dispensed Health and Scattered Happiness

    He Dispensed Health and Scattered Happiness

    The Master could discern saving faith in the gross superstition of the woman who sought healing by touching the hem of his garment. He was always ready and willing to stop a sermon or detain a multitude while he ministered to the needs of a single person, even to a little child. Great things happened not only because people had faith in Jesus, but also because Jesus had so much faith in them.

    Most of the really important things which Jesus said or did seemed to happen casually, “as he passed by.” There was so little of the professional, the well-planned, or the premeditated in the Master’s earthly ministry. He dispensed health and scattered happiness naturally and gracefully as he journeyed through life. It was literally true, “He went about doing good.”

    And it behooves the Master’s followers in all ages to learn to minister as “they pass by"—to do unselfish good as they go about their daily duties. ~ The Urantia Book, 171:7.8

    Christ Blessing the Children by Hermann Clementz
    They Little Realized...

    They Little Realized...

    Jesus often talked to his apostles about the celestial mansions and taught that the advancing children of God must there grow up spiritually as children grow up physically on this world. And so does the sacred oftentimes appear to be the common, as on this day these children and their mothers little realized that the onlooking intelligences of Nebadon beheld the children of Jericho playing with the Creator of a universe. ~ The Urantia Book, 167:6.3

    Jesus and the little child by James Tissot
    Sacrifice Cherished Idols

    Sacrifice Cherished Idols

    "Whosoever shall humble himself and become as this little one, the same shall become greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoso receives such a little one receives me. And they who receive me receive also Him who sent me. If you would be first in the kingdom, seek to minister these good truths to your brethren in the flesh. But whosoever causes one of these little ones to stumble, it would be better for him if a millstone were hanged about his neck and he were cast into the sea. If the things you do with your hands, or the things you see with your eyes give offense in the progress of the kingdom, sacrifice these cherished idols, for it is better to enter the kingdom minus many of the beloved things of life rather than to cling to these idols and find yourself shut out of the kingdom. But most of all, see that you despise not one of these little ones, for their angels do always behold the faces of the heavenly hosts.”~ The Urantia Book, 158:8.1

    Christ With Children (Detail) by Carl Bloch
    The Spiritual Simplicity of a Child

    The Spiritual Simplicity of a Child

    Said Jesus: “Many of your brethren have minds which accept the theory of God while they spiritually fail to realize the presence of God. And that is just the reason why I have so often taught you that the kingdom of heaven can best be realized by acquiring the spiritual attitude of a sincere child. It is not the mental immaturity of the child that I commend to you but rather the spiritual simplicity of such an easy-believing and fully-trusting little one. It is not so important that you should know about the fact of God as that you should increasingly grow in the ability to feel the presence of God.” ~ The Urantia Book, 155:6.12

    Christ and the young child by Carl Bloch
    The Satisfaction of Human Service

    The Satisfaction of Human Service

    Here in Rome also occurred that touching incident in which the Creator of a universe spent several hours restoring a lost child to his anxious mother. This little boy had wandered away from his home, and Jesus found him crying in distress. He and Ganid were on their way to the libraries, but they devoted themselves to getting the child back home. Ganid never forgot Jesus’ comment: “You know, Ganid, most human beings are like the lost child. They spend much of their time crying in fear and suffering in sorrow when, in very truth, they are but a short distance from safety and security, even as this child was only a little way from home. And all those who know the way of truth and enjoy the assurance of knowing God should esteem it a privilege, not a duty, to offer guidance to their fellows in their efforts to find the satisfactions of living. Did we not supremely enjoy this ministry of restoring the child to his mother? So do those who lead men to God experience the supreme satisfaction of human service." And from that day forward, for the remainder of his natural life, Ganid was continually on the lookout for lost children whom he might restore to their homes. ~ The Urantia Book, 132:6.1

    Christ and the Children by Del Parson
    A Perfected Man

    A Perfected Man

    Jesus was great because he was good, and yet he fraternized with the little children. He was gentle and unassuming in his personal life, and yet he was the perfected man of a universe. His associates called him Master unbidden.

    ~ The Urantia Book, 100:7.17

    Gentle Teacher by Del Parson
    Children Loved Jesus

    Children Loved Jesus

    The children loved Jesus, and Jesus loved the children.

    ~ The Urantia Book, 128:6.11

    Lost and Found by Greg Olsen
    Self Respect

    Self Respect

    "Forget not that I will stop at nothing to restore self-respect to those who have lost it, and who really desire to regain it.

    ~ Jesus, The Urantia Book, (159:3.3)

    The Blessing by Donald Zolan
    How did Jesus treat people?

    How did Jesus treat people?

    He was always ready and willing to stop a sermon or detain a multitude while he ministered to the needs of a single person, even to a little child.

    ~ The Urantia Book, (171:7.7)

    Infinite Love by Del Parson
    Humble

    Humble

    "Whosoever shall humble himself and become as this little one, the same shall become greatest in the kingdom of heaven."

    ~ Jesus, The Urantia Book, (158:8.1)

    In the arms of his love by Del Parson
    Be Open-Minded

    Be Open-Minded

    Come into the kingdom free from prejudice and preconception; be open-minded and teachable like an unspoiled child.

    ~ The Urantia Book, (170:2.20)

    Be Not Afraid by Greg Olsen
    A Just God and a Savior

    A Just God and a Savior

    “The Lord is near all who call upon him in sincerity and in truth. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. A merry heart does good like a medicine. No good thing will God withhold from those who walk uprightly. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. Thus says the Lord who created the heavens and who formed the earth: 'There is no God beside me, a just God and a savior. Look to me and be saved, all the ends of the earth. If you seek me, you shall find me if you search for me with all your heart.' The meek shall inherit the earth and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. Whoever sows iniquity shall reap calamity; they who sow the wind shall reap the whirlwind. Judaism, ~ The Urantia Book, 131:2.9

    Forever and Ever by Greg Olsen
    Great Things Happened

    Great Things Happened

    The Master ...was always ready and willing to stop a sermon or detain a multitude while he ministered to the needs of a single person, even to a little child. Great things happened not only because people had faith in Jesus, but also because Jesus had so much faith in them.

    ~ The Urantia Book, (171:7.8)

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    Storm Pilot by Stephen Sawyer
    Following Jesus

    Following Jesus

    "If you dare to believe in me and wholeheartedly proceed to follow after me, you shall most certainly by so doing enter upon the sure pathway to trouble. I do not promise to deliver you from the waters of adversity, but I do promise to go with you through all of them."

    Jesus, ~ The Urantia Book, (159:3.13)

    Take My Hand by Greg Olsen
    Supreme Satisfaction

    Supreme Satisfaction

    Here in Rome also occurred that touching incident in which the Creator of a universe spent several hours restoring a lost child to his anxious mother. This little boy had wandered away from his home, and Jesus found him crying in distress. He and Ganid were on their way to the libraries, but they devoted themselves to getting the child back home. Ganid never forgot Jesus' comment: "You know, Ganid, most human beings are like the lost child. They spend much of their time crying in fear and suffering in sorrow when, in very truth, they are but a short distance from safety and security, even as this child was only a little way from home. And all those who know the way of truth and enjoy the assurance of knowing God should esteem it a privilege, not a duty, to offer guidance to their fellows in their efforts to find the satisfactions of living. Did we not supremely enjoy this ministry of restoring the child to his mother? So do those who lead men to God experience the supreme satisfaction of human service." And from that day forward, for the remainder of his natural life, Ganid was continually on the lookout for lost children whom he might restore to their homes. ~ The Urantia Book, 132:6.1

    Jesus Teaches the Children by Del Parson
    Gentle and Unassuming

    Gentle and Unassuming

    Jesus was great because he was good, and yet he fraternized with the little children. He was gentle and unassuming in his personal life, and yet he was the perfected man of a universe. His associates called him Master unbidden.

    ~ The Urantia Book, (100:7.16)

    Jesus and the Children by Carl Bloch
    Little Ones

    Little Ones

    "But whosoever causes one of these little ones to stumble, it would be better for him if a millstone were hanged about his neck and he were cast into the sea. ... But most of all, see that you despise not one of these little ones, for their angels do always behold the faces of the heavenly hosts."

    Jesus, ~ The Urantia Book, (158:8.1)

    Suffer The Children To Come To Me by Harold Copping
    Forbid Them Not

    Forbid Them Not

    "Suffer little children to come to me; forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven. Verily, verily, I say to you, whosoever receives not the kingdom of God as a little child shall hardly enter therein to grow up to the full stature of spiritual manhood."

    Jesus, ~ The Urantia Book, (167:6.1)

    In His Light by Greg Olsen
    Great Worth

    Great Worth

    In confusion over man's origin, do not lose sight of his eternal destiny. Forget not that Jesus loved even little children, and that he forever made clear the great worth of human personality.

    ~ The Urantia Book, (195:5.11)

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    Precious in His Sight by Greg Olsen
    A Mutual Affection

    A Mutual Affection

    It was customary for one or two of the smallest of the children to climb upon his knees and sit there, looking up in wonderment at his expressive features as he told his stories. The children loved Jesus, and Jesus loved the children.

    ~ The Urantia Book, (128:6.11)

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