Through the Year with The Urantia Book: Week 26 of Year 2 "The Vine and Branches"

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For adult study: "The Vine and Branches"

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 180:2
The Urantia Book

Abide in me, and I in you

Students may read Paper 180:2.1-2 or entire section

On Thursday night, near the end of the Last Supper, Jesus said many important things to his disciples. One thing he said was, “I am the vine, you are the branches.” He also told them that the Father lovingly cares for the vine, and prunes the branches so they bear much fruit. Jesus tried to help them understand the meaning of this. He said, “Abide in me, and I in you.” He went on to say, “As the Father loved me, I also have loved you; abide in my love.”

Discussion Questions

This story teaches us that we can have a living connection to Jesus. His life and love can flow through us like the life of the vine flows into the branches. What kind of fruit are we supposed to bear? How can we abide in Jesus’ love?

For Teachers

Procedure for using the PDF handouts with children

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Additional reading:

Paper 193:2.2

This reading contains a list of the fruits of the spirit. Plus, Jesus speaks again about the vine and branches.

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Re: Love

193:5.2 “... Love men with the love wherewith I have loved you and serve your fellow mortals even as I have served you. ...

193:5.2 "... My love overshadows you, my spirit will dwell with you, and my peace shall abide upon you. Farewell.”

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John 15:1-17