MenuFor adult study: "Father, Forgive Them"
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.
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 187:2
The Urantia Book
The Urantia Book
They crucified him
Students may read Paper 187:2.4-6 or entire section
Jesus was crucified on Friday along with two criminals. The Roman soldiers nailed his hands to the crossbeam and his feet to the post. During this terrible ordeal, Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” The soldiers also nailed a sign over Jesus’ head which said, “Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.” The Roman governor, Pilate, had written this despite the objections of the chief priests. Then, the soldiers divided his clothing and cast lots.
Discussion Questions
During the crucifixion, Jesus refused to drink the wine mixture that was offered to him. Why? What did Jesus mean when he asked God to forgive, saying, “For they know not what they do”? We may be assured that God forgives abundantly.
Procedure for using the PDF handouts with children
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Additional reading:
Read a portion of the section titled "Lessons from the Cross."
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Re: Forgiveness
131:1.8 ... The Most High is like a loving father and mother; he really loves us, his children on earth. Our God will forgive us and guide our footsteps into the ways of salvation. ...
131:2.11 “... Says the Lord: ‘Let them return to me, and I will have mercy on them; I will abundantly pardon.’
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New Testament reference
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Chapter 43—Forgiveness—p.230
Whatever sin through folly we as human beings
Have committed here, in sight of God
Make thou us sinless! (Hinduism)
Where there is forgiveness, there is God himself. (Sikhism)
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