Stonings

In the Urantia Book

* of prophets. The people of Jerusalem, descendants of Abraham, have stoned prophets and killed teachers sent to them, rejecting protection and guidance from divine sources. 175:1.23
* of Amos. Before his stoning, Amos proclaimed Yahweh as the “God of all nations” and warned against replacing righteousness with ritual, spreading enough truth to ensure the evolution of the Melchizedek revelation. 97:4.4
* of Hildana. Hildana's enemies devised a plan to trap Jesus by forcing him to uphold the law of Moses on stoning, but he skillfully navigated the situation, causing their plot to crumble. 162:3.3
* of Jesus. Jesus taught the people for over two hours, but some sought to stone him for claiming to be equal with God. 164:5.2-3
* of Stephen. The stoning of Stephen by the Jewish rulers marked a significant turning point in the early Christian church's organization and separation from unbelievers. 194:4.11-12
* of wife of Apostle Philip. Philip’s wife, a fearless and efficient member of the women’s corps, stood at the foot of his cross, encouraging him to proclaim the glad tidings even to his murderers, and was stoned to death by irate Jews. 139:5.11

Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.

Lament 175:1.23 — Ezk 1:30-32. *Lament over Jerusalem*: Mt 23:37; Lk 13:34.
Ritual versus righteousness 97:4.4 — Am 5:21-24.
The dilemma 162:3.3 — Jn 8:6a.
Are you the Messiah? 164:5.2 — Jn 10:22-31.
Sheep hear voice, know 164:5.2 — Jn 10:3-4.
Father and I are one 164:5.2 — Jn 1:1; Jn 5:17-18; Jn 10:30,38; Jn 12:44-45; Jn 14:7-11,20; Jn 17:11,21-22.
Stoning of Stephen 194:4.11 — Acts 7:51-60.