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.
Paper 167:4 and 168:0-3
The Urantia Book
He that was dead came forth
Students may read Paper 168:2 or read all of 167:4 and 168:0-3
Martha and Mary sent a message to Jesus saying their brother Lazarus was very ill. Jesus replied but waited a few days before heading to Bethany. Four days after Lazarus died, Jesus arrived in Bethany. Martha went out to greet him, and he said, “Your brother shall rise again.” Then, Jesus went to the tomb and cried out, “Lazarus, come forth!” At this, Lazarus emerged from the tomb, still covered with grave cloths. Many rejoiced, but Jesus’ enemies refused to believe.
Jesus said to Martha, “I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.” Why do you think Jesus chose to resurrect Lazarus? How does the promise of eternal life help us in our day-to-day life?
O ye who believe! If ye fear God,
He will make good your deliverance,
and will put away your sins from you,
and will forgive you.
God is of great bounteousness. (Islam)
He whose heart loveth God's order
Is said to have obtained salvation during life.
He is ever happy, and is never separated from God. (Sikhism)
