MenuFor adult study: "Washing Their Feet"
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 179:3
The Urantia Book
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 179:3
The Urantia Book
He poured water into a basin
Students may read Paper 179:3.1-5 or entire section
On the night before Jesus died, he had a special supper with his disciples. While everyone was seated, Jesus got up from the table and poured water into a basin that was intended for foot washing. The disciples were amazed when they realized what was about to happen. Then, Jesus set the basin in front of Peter who declared, “You shall never wash my feet!” When Peter heard Jesus’ reply, he exclaimed, “Master, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head!”
Discussion Questions
At first, Peter refused to allow Jesus to wash his feet. Why? After Jesus washed the feet of all twelve disciples, he talked about what he had done. Can you explain why he washed their feet? We can follow Jesus by loving and serving one another.
At first, Peter refused to allow Jesus to wash his feet. Why? After Jesus washed the feet of all twelve disciples, he talked about what he had done. Can you explain why he washed their feet? We can follow Jesus by loving and serving one another.
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Additional reading:
Read what Jesus said to Thomas and Nathaniel during his morontia appearance on the shore in Galilee.
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Re: Serve one another
158:6.3 ... Have not I told you that he who would be greatest in the kingdom of my Father’s spiritual brotherhood must become little in his own eyes and thus become the server of his brethren? ...
179:5.7 ... rejoice that I am to continue to live on earth with you and to serve through you. As individuals, contend not among yourselves as to who shall be greatest. Be you all as brethren. ...
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New Testament reference
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Chapter 45—Serving Others—p.245
Brethren! Ye have been called unto liberty.
Only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh.
But by love serve one another. (Christianity)
He to whom the Lord is compassionate and merciful
Will do the Master's work. (Sikhism)
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