For adult study: "Burial of Jesus"
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 188:0–1
The Urantia Book
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 188:0–1
The Urantia Book
In the garden there was a new tomb
Students may read Paper 188:1.2-4 or all of sections 0-1
On the day Jesus died, Joseph of Arimathea went to Pilate to ask for his body. Nicodemus helped Joseph with the burial plan. Thus, the body of Jesus was laid in Joseph’s new tomb. They anointed him with myrrh and aloes and wrapped him in linen cloth. Then, a great stone was rolled across the entrance. Some faithful women saw where they laid him. The women made a plan to return to the tomb after the Sabbath. Little did they know what they would see on Sunday morning.
Discussion Questions
Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus were Jewish leaders who secretly believed in Jesus. Why did they keep their belief a secret? But in the end, they openly claimed the body of Jesus. Why was that a courageous act?
Procedure for using the PDF handouts with children
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Additional reading:
Read about a gathering of Jewish leaders who were believers. Nicodemus was the host, and Joseph of Arimathea was present.
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Re: Courage
142:6.6 ... Do you have the courage, Nicodemus, to believe in one who has descended from heaven, even the Son of Man?”
142:6.9 ... and with Joseph of Arimathea, he later boldly acknowledged his faith and claimed the body of Jesus, even when most of the disciples had fled in fear from the scenes of their Master’s final suffering and death.
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New Testament reference
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Chapter 23—Fearlessness and Courage—p.122
Do valiantly in the cause of God
With your wealth and with your persons.
This will be best for you. (Islam)
The Lord is the strength of my life.
Of whom shall I be afraid?
Though an host should encamp against me,
My heart shall not fear.
Wait on the Lord. Be of good courage.
And He shall strengthen thine heart. (Judaism)
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