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, 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 171:5
The Urantia Book
Students may read Paper 171:5
A blind beggar named Bartimeus sat by the road leading into Jericho. When he heard the sounds of a crowd, he asked what was happening. They said, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” Bartimeus cried out to Jesus even though people told him to be quiet. Jesus stopped and directed that the blind man be brought to him. “What do you want me to do for you?” he asked. Bartimeus wanted to receive his sight. Jesus said, “Go your way; your faith has made you whole.”
Discussion Questions
This healing took place during Jesus’ last journey to Jerusalem. It happened while Jesus was “passing by.” We don’t have Jesus’ power to heal, but how can we make life better for people as we go about our day? How can we spread good cheer?
56:10.21 Love is the desire to do good to others.
171:7.9 ... He dispensed health and scattered happiness naturally and gracefully as he journeyed through life. It was literally true, “He went about doing good.”
Where there is deep and compassionate sympathy,
We have humanity evidenced in the love of others. (Confucianism)
