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, 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.
The Urantia Book
After Jesus was sentenced to die, the Roman soldiers led him to Golgotha for crucifixion. Women along the way weeped for Jesus, and he said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children.” When Jesus fell under the weight of the crossbeam, a man named Simon was ordered to carry the burden for him. Simon was from Cyrene in northern Africa. He was simply passing by when this life-changing task was thrust upon him.
How do you think Simon felt when he was ordered to perform this task? People have long believed that Simon and his sons, Alexander and Rufus, became followers of Jesus. Why do some people become followers and others do not?
Sincerity is the way of Heaven.
The attainment of sincerity is the way of men.
He who attains to sincerity is he who chooses what is good
And firmly holds it fast. (Confucianism)
Be earnest, holy, full of thought. (Buddhism)
