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 185:6-8
The Urantia Book
Students may read Paper 185:6.3-7 or all of sections 6-8
Early Friday morning, the chief priests brought Jesus to Pilate, the Roman governor. Sometime later, a crowd gathered outside and demanded that Jesus be crucified. So, Pilate presented Jesus to the crowd saying, “Behold the Man!” Jesus was wearing a purple robe and a crown of thorns. Throughout this whole ordeal, Jesus said very little and did not defend himself. Pilate said, “I find no crime in him,” but the crowd and the chief priests demanded that he be crucified.
Discussion Questions
Pilate was afraid, so he gave in and sentenced Jesus to death. Then, he washed his hands in front of the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this man’s blood.” Why did he do that? How would you describe Jesus’ attitude during this ordeal?
Stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. (Christianity)
Him I call a first-class person
Who, though he has committed no offence,
Endures reproach, stripes and bonds,
Who has endurance for his force. (Buddhism)
