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, 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 173:3.4-10
The Urantia Book
Well done, good and faithful servant
Students may read Paper 176:3.4-10
Jesus told a story to his followers about a wealthy man who was preparing to go on a long trip. He called to three of his servants and gave them each a part of his wealth. He gave one servant 5 talents, another 2 talents, and another 1 talent. When the wealthy man returned, he asked each servant what they had done with their talents. The first two servants had gained more with the talents they had received. But the third servant had buried his 1 talent and had gained nothing.
Discussion Questions
A talent was an ancient unit of measurement for gold or silver. Today, how do we define talent? Let’s say that Jesus was talking about truth. What does this story tell us about what we should do with the truths we have received?
A fully enlightened one doth proclaim the truth
Both in its letter and in its spirit,
Lovely in its origin, lovely in its progress,
Lovely in its consummation;
The higher life doth he make known
In all its purity and in all its perfectness. (Buddhism)
Exert yourself in the truth.
Knowing the truth, one should live up to it. (Jainism)
