MenuFor adult study: "The First Disciples"
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 137:1.1-3
The Urantia Book
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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 137:1.1-3
The Urantia Book
Andrew brought Simon to Jesus
Students may read Paper 137:1.1-3
Jesus had twelve disciples whom he found in various ways. His first two disciples were Andrew and Simon Peter. They were brothers who worked as fishermen on the Sea of Galilee. Also, they were followers of John the Baptist. Both Andrew and Simon had long heard John speak about the coming of a new and greater teacher. The two men decided to leave John and become disciples of Jesus. When Jesus welcomed Simon as his disciple, he changed his name to Peter.
Discussion Questions
Both men made a life-changing decision. What was difficult about the decision they made? If we need to make an important decision, what can we do that can help us decide? Talk about why Jesus changed Simon’s name to Peter.
Procedure for using the PDF handouts with children
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Additional reading:
Read about Andrew and Peter. See 139:2.1-4 for more about Peter's name change.
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Re: Thought and Meditation
160:1.10 But the greatest of all methods of problem solving I have learned from Jesus, your Master. I refer to that which he so consistently practices, and which he has so faithfully taught you, the isolation of worshipful meditation. ...
192:2.2 Jesus then turned toward Peter and asked, “Peter, do you love me? ... Let experience teach you the value of meditation and the power of intelligent reflection.”
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New Testament reference
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Chapter 26—Thought and Meditation—p.132
Brethren! Be earnest, mindful, virtuous,
And steadfast in your aim. Guard ye your thoughts. (Buddhism)
Let the words of my mouth
And the meditation of my heart
Be acceptable in Thy sight,
O Lord, My Strength and my Redeemer! (Judaism)
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