Jesus: I Speak to You Again

Chapter 3

Episodes of My Life in the Human Flesh

To help you feel closer to me, and to the teachings I offer, I want to share some moments from my human life that are not recorded in any other scripture. These episodes may help you see me not only as a divine figure but as someone who lived, struggled, and learned, just as you do.

For those of you familiar with The Urantia Book, you may already have a more detailed account of my life and teachings. This revelation was provided by beings more advanced than humans, and through them, you have a broader understanding of my time on Earth two thousand years ago. However, even they did not portray the full scope of my experience, especially when it came to the difficulties and imperfections I encountered while growing up.

Like all children, I was born in the same way and matured through the same stages as every other human. My life has often been shown only in the light of positive traits, but in reality, I had my share of challenges and struggles. I was vigorous, inquisitive, and, at times, hot-tempered, like many children. My parents, Joseph and Mary, were loving and patient with me, but my spirited nature often tested their limits.

I had moments of frustration, especially when I sensed that my parents treated me differently from my siblings. This attention, though meant with the best intentions, felt unfair to me, and I resisted it. At times, I was upset not because I wanted less attention, but because I believed my siblings deserved the same love and care. This sense of justice would flare up inside me, causing me to act out.

My parents never explained my special mission to me, as revealed to my mother by Gabriel before my birth. So, when they gave me extra care, I found it hard to accept. I didn’t want to be treated as someone above my brothers and sisters. My resistance, especially to my mother’s attention, caused them pain and confusion. They had hoped I would embrace a deeper interest in God and my unique role, but at the time, I struggled with the expectations placed on me.

These experiences taught me an important lesson about love within families. No matter how many children a family may have, the love shared must be given equally. Each child must feel as though they are the most beloved, even in a large family. This is the kind of love the Universal Father shares with all of us—a love that is infinite, unconditional, and all-encompassing.

Once you feel this divine love within yourself, you will be able to share it equally with your children and those around you. You will love each one as if they were your only child, the most precious soul in your family. This is the way the Father loves all His children, and it is the way we are called to love one another.