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Week 31 of Year 1 "On the Shore - Part 1"

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For adult study: "On the Shore - 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 192:1-2
The Urantia Book
Cast the net on the right side of the boat

Students may read Paper 192:1 or all of sections 1-2

The apostles traveled back to Galilee and went fishing one evening. They stayed in the boat all night but caught nothing. At daybreak, they saw a man on the shore who called out to them. He told them where to cast their net, and soon the net was filled. Suddenly, John recognized that the man was Jesus. At this, Peter jumped into the water and headed to shore. When the others reached the shore, they saw that a glowing fire of coals was ready for a breakfast of fish and bread.

Discussion Questions

This must have been a wonderful time for the apostles. Here they were in Galilee again with their beloved teacher and friend. What do you suppose they talked about as they sat by the campfire? What are some qualities of a good friend?


Procedure for using the PDF handouts with children

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Additional reading:

In this reading, the first six disciples and Jesus' brother James enjoyed a time of getting know Jesus. They experienced what it was like to be "friends with God."

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Re: Friendship

138:7.6 ... And they all so much enjoyed Jesus! He was a good fisherman, a cheerful companion, and an inspiring friend; the more they worked with him, the more they loved him.

138:9.1 ... These five months of work with Jesus led these apostles, each one of them, to regard him as the best friend he had in all the world. ...

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New Testament reference

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Chapter 46—Friendship and Brotherhood—p.252

O God, Lord of power and might!
Strong in Thy friendship, we have no fear.  (Hinduism)


When man meeteth the Friend, he obtaineth happiness.
O God, Thou art the Friend; Thou art wise.
It is Thou Who unitest men with Thee.  (Sikhism)


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