The 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, 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.
Paper 164:3-5
The Urantia Book
Students may read Paper 164:4 or all of sections 3-5
On a Sabbath day in Jerusalem, Jesus healed a man who had been born blind. When the Pharisees heard about this, they summoned the healed man and his parents. After much questioning, they declared that Jesus was a sinner because he had healed someone on the Sabbath. But the man said, “I do not know whether he is a sinner. One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see.” After more questioning, the Pharisees became angry and cast him out. Later, Jesus found him.
Discussion Questions
The healed man was asked the same questions more than once. Thus he said, “I have told you already, and you would not listen.” Why did the Pharisees refuse to hear and believe the simple truth? What can we admire about the healed man?
The great man is he who does not lose his child's heart. (Confucianism)
The entrance of Thy words giveth light.
It giveth understanding unto the simple. (Judaism)
