Urantia Book Society of Oklahoma

Friends,

23 was the unofficial count of Brunch eating, truth loving souls all forgathered at the Allen house for food , fellowship and the furtherance of Urantia Book understanding and appreciation. Nicolas Allen will be 13 this week and we were privileged to have him manage the lesson for todays program. He chose to have us study the story of the wee little Publican and sinner named Zacchaeus whose desire to see Jesus amongst the throngs that swarmed him in Jericho led him up a Sycamore tree from whence he knew he could catch a glimpse of Jesus. He got a lot more than what he bargained for, as Jesus called him down from the tree by name and informed him that he was to host the Master that night in his home. In his scramble to get down, he nearly fell out of the tree, but was so transformed by the experience of the love of the Master, that in response to the cavilling of a few "Sons of Abraham" who criticized the Master for cavorting with a known Publican and sinner, Zacchaeus promised to give ½ of all his wealth to the poor, and to repay any wrongfully exacted tax payments by 400% over and above the normal recompense. 20% above was the Jewish law, but the generousity and genuineness of Zacchaeus' conversion were amply evident. Jesus confirmed that Zacchaeus was indeed a true "Son of Abraham".

Tom sang a traditional Christian song about "Wee Little Zacchaeus" and the kids all broke out and drew pictures of Zacchaeus and presented them at the end of the adult class. Very creative interpretations were evident.

Thanks Nicholas and congratulations on being a young man.

Our next Family class will be Dec 13, so make sure you attend. We'll let you know where.

Tom