For adult study: "The Walk to Emmaus - Part 1"
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 190:5
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 190:5
The Urantia Book
Jesus himself drew near and went with them
Students may read Paper 190:5.1-3 or entire section
On Sunday afternoon, two men walked along the road from Jerusalem to the village of Emmaus. They talked about Jesus and how people were saying he had risen from the dead. As they walked, “Jesus himself drew near and went with them.” But they did not know it was him. Jesus asked them what they were talking so earnestly about. The two men were surprised at his question. They thought everyone knew about the recent events and reports “concerning Jesus of Nazareth.”
Discussion Questions
Why do you think Jesus appeared to them? The two men soon learned that the stranger who walked with them knew all about the topic of their conversation. Jesus also spoke to them at length about the scriptures. Why?
Procedure for using the PDF handouts with children
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Additional reading:
In this reading, Jesus appears to the Greeks about a half hour before the walk to Emmaus.
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Re: Earnestness
181:1.3 ... put forth your earnest efforts to live in accordance with the spirit of my teachings and with the ideal of my life—the doing of my Father’s will. ...
190:2.3 ... Join earnest hands with your brethren and follow after me.” ...
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New Testament reference
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Chapter 28—Sincerity and Earnestness—p.141
Take delight in earnestness.
Watch thy thoughts; and never tire. (Buddhism)
Maintain a reverent humility,
And strive to be constantly earnest.
In such a case the cultivation will surely come. (Confucianism)
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