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, 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 189:4-5
The Urantia Book
Students may read Paper 189:5 or all of sections 4-5
Mary Magdalene and other women believers brought startling information to the apostles on Sunday morning. They claimed that the large stone at the entrance to Jesus’ tomb had been rolled away. And his body was not inside! The apostles doubted their story, but Peter ran out to see for himself. John followed him out, and both ran to the tomb. They each went in and saw that the tomb was empty. The grave cloths were there, but Jesus’ body was not.
Discussion Questions
The apostles did not expect to receive such amazing news. Peter and John doubted the report of the women, but they ran to the tomb anyway. What was good about that? How do you suppose they were feeling as they ran to the tomb?
Utterly hopeless though we be,
Do Thou, O God, give us hope!
O Lord of strength, the Powerful,
Do Thou, O God, give us hope!
Let hostile spirits sleep, and every gentler genius wake.
Do Thou, O God, give us hope! (Hinduism)
Lay hold upon the hope set before us,
which hope we have as an anchor of the soul. (Christianity)
