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, 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 151:4.2
The Urantia Book
One day, Jesus taught from a boat on the Sea of Galilee. The people on the shore heard him say, “The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed,” which a man planted in his field. The seed is tiny, but the mustard plant grows so large that birds can come and sit in its branches. Jesus told other parables like this so people could easily remember and think about his teachings later. When the enemies of Jesus heard these parables, they couldn’t be sure about what he was saying.
Discussion Questions
What does this parable help us understand about the kingdom? Can people do anything to help a seed grow? We may think of the kingdom as the inner presence of God. Jesus said, “The kingdom of God is within you.”
Verily, there is One Supreme Soul,
Present in all beings and in one's own soul.
All beings are of the One Soul. (Hinduism)
As I behold creation, I am amazed and astonished.
God is contained in the hearts of men.
In my heart I hold God, Who filleth every place. (Sikhism)
