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.
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The Urantia Book
On the evening of the Last Supper, Jesus spoke to his disciples about love. He said, “Love one another, even as I have loved you,” and “By this will all men know that you are my disciples.” He went on to say that if they keep this new commandment, they will experience new joy and friendship with him. The disciples knew how much Jesus valued love and service. And now they heard him say, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends.”
Discussion Questions
People often wear something that identifies their religion. Can you think of some examples? What truly identifies Jesus’ disciples? Jesus wants us to love one another in a new and higher way. How would you define love?
Grow in loving-kindness; for, as you do so,
Malevolence will pass away.
Grow in compassion; for, as you do so,
Vexation will pass away.
Grow in gladness over other's welfare; for, as you do so,
Aversions will pass away. (Buddhism)
The Lord makes you to increase and abound in love
One toward another and toward all men! (Christianity)
