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 165:2
The Urantia Book
Jesus told a story about the good shepherd who cares for his sheep. He puts them into the sheepfold at night to protect them from danger. In the morning, the true shepherd enters the sheepfold by the door and calls to his sheep. His sheep know his voice and they follow him out. The true shepherd leads them to pastures of green grass and fresh water. Jesus said, “I have come that you may have life, and have it more abundantly.” He also said many other things while telling this parable.
Discussion QuestionsTalk about the life of a shepherd and his sheep in ancient times. What do the sheep need from the shepherd? Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd.” What do we need from him? Read the 23rd Psalm, which says, “The Lord is my shepherd.”
164:5.2 ... The teacher of truth attracts only those who hunger for the truth and who thirst for righteousness. My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me. ...
No anxiety, no harm from anywhere, no double-dealers,
No enemies will overcome him
Whom Thou, Lord of prayer, watchest as a good Shepherd.
Thou art our Shepherd, preparing the way. (Hinduism)
O my Lord, Maker of the heavens and of the earth!
Thou art my Guardian in this world and in the next. (Islam)
