For adult study: "Jesus on Trial - Part 1"
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 185:3
The Urantia Book
I find no fault in this man
Students may read Paper 185:3.6-7 or entire section
Jesus was taken several places during the night of his arrest, and the apostle John was allowed to go with him. The chief priests held a trial in the middle of the night. Then, they took him to the Roman governor. They wanted Pilate to sentence Jesus to death. After Pilate spoke with Jesus, he said, “I find no fault in this man.” This enraged the priests who said, "He stirs up the people all over Judea by his teaching. He started in Galilee and has come all the way here.”
Discussion Questions
The chief priests wanted Pilate to think Jesus was a threat to Roman rule. Why? Pilate, however, could see that Jesus was being unjustly accused. Why couldn’t the chief priests see the goodness and righteousness of Jesus?
Procedure for using the PDF handouts with children
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Additional reading:
Read about Jesus' attitude and actions during the various trials that took place after his arrest.
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Re: Righteousness
185:5.8 ... When Pilate opened this letter from his wife, he read: “I pray you have nothing to do with this innocent and just man whom they call Jesus. ...
187:5.5 ... When the Roman centurion saw how Jesus died, he smote his breast and said: “This was indeed a righteous man; truly he must have been a Son of God.” ...
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New Testament reference
Revised Common Lectionary
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Chapter 32—Righteousness and Virtue—p.168
The will of the Lord is the law of righteousness. (Zoroastrianism)
The word of the Lord is right;
And all His works are done in truth.
He loveth righteousness and judgment:
The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. (Judaism)
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