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.
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The Urantia Book
I have desired to eat this Passover with you
Jesus and the apostles gathered in the upper room on Thursday evening. When Jesus sat down, he said, “I have desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.” He took the first cup of wine, gave thanks and said, “Take this, and divide it among yourselves.” Jesus wanted his apostles to realize this would be the last time they would eat and drink together on earth. Jesus assured them, however, that they would sit down in fellowship with him in the coming kingdom.
Discussion Questions
The Last Supper was a time of friendship and remembrance. But early in the evening, the apostles contended with each other about who was the greatest. What are some qualities of a great friend? What does it take to be truly great?
The friend who is a helpmate,
And the friend of bright days and of dark,
And he who shows what 'tis you need,
And he who throbs for you with sympathy:—
These four the wise should know as friends. (Buddhism)
Friendship with a man is friendship with his virtue,
And does not admit of assumptions of superiority. (Confucianism)
