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
Jesus went to the temple court in Jerusalem during the last week of his life. A group from the Pharisees came to ask Jesus a question that was intended to trap him into saying something wrong. They asked him if it was lawful to pay taxes to Caesar. Jesus requested to see a Roman coin, and then he asked them whose image was on the coin. They answered, “Caesar’s.” Jesus said, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”
Discussion Questions
In this story, we see how Jesus answered an insincere question that demanded a yes or no answer. What was wise about Jesus’ answer? The story also causes us to think about duty to government and duty to God. What is our duty to God?
Perform all thy duties with thy hands.
But let thy heart be with God. (Sikhism)
A man worships with his proper duty,
And so attains to perfection. (Hinduism)
