MenuThe story summary and questions were written in a way that makes it possible to use a New Testament reference in place of the Urantia reference. A selected chapter from a 1932 book, titled Treasure-House of the Living Religions, supports a spiritual theme that is found within the story. Children will use a one page handout that includes a coloring picture.
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The Urantia Book
A lawyer decided to test Jesus with a difficult question. He asked, “Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus responded by asking him what the Scriptures said. The lawyer replied, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, and your neighbor as yourself.” Jesus said he was right. “Do this, and you will live.” The lawyer then asked, “Who is my neighbor?” Jesus answered him by telling the story of the Good Samaritan.
The Jewish scriptures contain the Ten Commandments and many other laws. The command to love God and neighbor is known as the Great Commandment. What causes us to love God? How can we increase our love for God?
As the love between a child and its mother,
So is my soul imbued with God.
I love God. He dwelleth in my heart. (Sikhism)
He taught universal love
And beneficence towards one's fellow men
Without contentions, without censure of others. (Taoism)
