The Melchizedek Sons, as unprejudiced observers, maintain an autonomous organization devoted to universe intelligence and assume the responsibility of the eldest son in a large family. [1]
The Melchizedek Sons, chief aids of Gabriel, carry out the mandates of the Creator Son with full authority on remote worlds where higher Sons have not yet appeared in the likeness of the creatures of the realm. [2]
Melchizedeks are the joint offspring of a local universe Creator Son, Creative Spirit, and Father Melchizedek, collaborating to bring into existence the entire group of that name. [3] The Melchizedek Sons are the dominant influence on Jerusem, fostering and advising ascending mortals throughout their journey. [4] The Melchizedeks serve as intermediaries between higher divinity and lower creature life. [5]
Known as emergency Sons, the Melchizedeks are always ready to serve in all exigencies, whether physical, intellectual, or spiritual, on any world in the universe. [6] The Melchizedek Sons are life carriers to midsonite worlds, serving a unique and mysterious role in the universe. [7] Melchizedek Sons are local universe Sons of God. [8]
The Melchizedek Sons, though well-nigh perfect in wisdom, are not infallible in judgment, sometimes erring in minor matters which requires correction and reinstatement to service. [9]
The Melchizedek Sons are receivers of defaulting planetary governments and serve in unique capacities during planetary crises, including appearing in mortal flesh when necessary. [10]
The Melchizedek Sons, a self-governing order, embody the highest form of true self-government among local universe beings, serving as a pattern and teachers of self-government to all spheres within Nebadon. [11]
The Melchizedek Sons, all created in the same millennium, possess a unique constitution allowing for a supernal type of self-government and periodic election of their own administrative chief. [12]
The bestowal of Michael as a Melchizedek Son was a solemn and mysterious occasion a billion years ago. [13]
The Melchizedek Sons easily make themselves visible in times of planetary crisis, serving as versatile and volunteer emergency ministers to all orders of universe intelligences. [14]
The Melchizedek Sons, a self-governing order, have never betrayed their trust throughout all the superuniverse of Orvonton, serving as a pattern and teachers of true self-government. [15] The Melchizedek Sons' home world is sphere Melchizedek within the first group of spheres in the Salvington circuit. [16] Melchizedek Sons in personality registers are elevated beings within the hierarchy of the universe. [17] Jesus is believed to be a priest after the order of Melchizedek, who prophesied another Son of God would come in the flesh. [18] Melchizedek Sons are sometimes permitted to make themselves visible to mortals on special occasions. [19]
The renowned Melchizedek Sons of Nebadon provide the highest training in universe administration on their home world, attracting students from across realms. [20] No known method exists for the Melchizedek Sons to increase their numbers, as they possess no powers of reproduction. [21] The Melchizedek Sons exercise dominant influence in Jerusem circles, fostering and advising ascending mortals throughout their career. [22]
Twelve Melchizedek Sons accompany Magisterial Sons on bestowal missions in support of their work on inhabited worlds. [23] Judicial problems are first reviewed by the council of Melchizedeks before being passed on to the court of the Most High for final judgment. [24] The Melchizedek Sons assist Trinity Teacher Sons in guiding worlds towards the age of light and life. [25] The chief of Satania Melchizedeks serves on Jerusem executive council. [26]
The Melchizedek Sons operate two colleges on Edentia, one focusing on issues from the Satania rebellion and the other on mastering new challenges from Michael's final bestowal on Norlatiadek. [27] Mansion World Teachers are commissioned by Melchizedeks to instruct under the supervision of Morontia Companions and school heads. [28] The Melchizedek Sons oversee the education and training of probationary wards on the seven direct mansion worlds. [29] The Melchizedek Sons do not interfere with planetary administrations unless requested by the Planetary Princes or planetary rulers. [30] Melchizedek Sons serve as mobile advisory review courts, addressing major difficulties and settling serious differences in evolutionary realms. [31] Melchizedek Sons uplift mortals directly without the need for incarnation. [32] The Melchizedek Sons were immediately dispatched to Jerusem upon the outbreak of rebellion, isolating the system from her sister systems. [33]
The Melchizedeks supervise the first and fourth circuits of Salvington, guiding ascending mortals through specialized education on their unique worlds. [34]
Melchizedek Sons incarnate when accompanying Avonal Sons on planetary bestowals, contributing to the success of the mission and supporting them on magisterial missions to inhabited worlds. [35] A Melchizedek has incarnated as a human 7 times in Nebadon, serving as an emergency minister and custodian on wayward planets. [36]
Prospective Planetary Princes can seek guidance from the Melchizedek Sons but are not obligated to do so, as they also have access to counsel from other sources within the system. [37]
Melchizedek Sons maintain autonomous intelligence organization in their role as eldest sons in the universe, patrolling and reporting independently to the Creator Son. [38]
The Melchizedek Sons exhibit a metamorphic range of personality function, even incarnating in mortal flesh when serving as emergency ministers on planetary crises. [39] Melchizedek Sons serve as mortals' foster fathers on Jerusem, providing guidance and support throughout their ascension journey. [40]
The Melchizedek Sons will remain with their universes of origin in light and life, playing increasingly responsible roles in local universe government and administration. [41]
The Melchizedek Sons oversee educational centers on Jerusem and its associated worlds, including schools in local systems, to assist in the spiritual growth of ascending mortals and native spirit personalities of Nebadon. [42]
Melchizedek Sons were sent as advisers to Life Carriers until the arrival of the Planetary Prince, overseeing the establishment of life on new planets. [43] The Melchizedek Sons sponsor the Nebadon educational system with the help of the Trinity Teacher Sons and Celestial Overseers. [44] Melchizedek Sons supervise resurrection halls for modified ascenders on the summit of Edentia's seventh highland range. [45]
The Melchizedek Sons teach on Jerusem, collaborating with the Trinity Teacher Sons and the Brilliant Evening Stars to advance both ascending mortals and native spirit personalities of Nebadon. [46]
Melchizedek Sons test Jerusem citizens for suffrage qualifications based on their mota achievement, spirit insight, and experiential attainment of socialization. [47] The stationary number of Melchizedek Sons in Nebadon is 10 million. [48]
Based on the teachings of the Melchizedeks, which have never been contradicted, sweeping changes would occur in the organization and administration of all creations if a superuniverse became settled in light. [49] Melchizedek Sons, as technical advisers, aid in the spiritual world's legal matters and instruct various beings on proper usages and techniques. [50] The Melchizedek Sons bid farewell to Adam and Eve and departed for Jerusem using seraphic transport. [51]
A Melchizedek of Nebadon, assigned by Gabriel to supervise the restatement of Michael's life on Urantia, presents a narrative as part of the series sponsored by Mantutia Melchizedek. [52]
See also: UB 35:2.4.