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 191:5
The Urantia Book
Students may read Paper 191:5
The first time Jesus appeared to the apostles, Thomas was absent. When Thomas heard about it, he declared that he would not believe until he saw Jesus with the marks of crucifixion on his body. About a week later, Jesus appeared to the apostles again. This time, however, Thomas was present. Jesus spoke directly to Thomas saying, “Be not faithless, but believing.” When Thomas heard these words, his doubts collapsed, and he exclaimed, “My Lord and my Master!”
Thomas wanted to see evidence. What does that tell us about Thomas? Jesus said, “Thomas, because you have seen me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” What does that mean for us?
Wide opened is the door of the Immortal
to all who have ears to hear.
Let them send forth faith to meet it. (Buddhism)
Faith means we are confident of what we hope for,
convinced of what we do not see. (Christianity)
