MenuFor adult study: "The Transfiguration - Part 4"
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 158:0-3
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 158:0-3
The Urantia Book
Arise, and be not afraid
Students may read Paper 158:1.8-10 or all of sections 0-3
Amazing things happened on the Mount of Transfiguration. Peter, James, and John saw Jesus shining in the glory of heavenly light. Then a bright cloud came over them, and they heard a divine voice. All of this greatly frightened the three disciples. When the cloud disappeared, Jesus touched them and said, “Arise, and be not afraid.” As they descended the mountain, Jesus said they should tell no one what they had seen and heard until he had risen from the dead.
Discussion Questions
Jesus often said, “Be not afraid.” Why do we easily become fearful? The disciples probably wanted to tell everyone about this experience, but they obeyed Jesus’ command. Two-thousand years later, what does the Transfiguration mean to us?
Procedure for using the PDF handouts with children
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Additional reading:
Read the list of seven "extraordinary events in the Master’s bestowal experience."
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Re: Be Not Afraid
150:4.2 ... And I say to you, my friends and disciples, be not afraid of those who can kill the body, but who are not able to destroy the soul; rather put your trust in Him who is able to sustain the body and save the soul.
152:4.2 ... As this apparition of the night season continued in Peter’s mind, he dreamed that he heard Jesus say: “Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.” ...
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New Testament reference
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Chapter 23—Fearlessness and Courage—p.122
God now is with you! Doubt not nor be dismayed. (Confucianism)
Be strong, and of good courage.
Fear not, nor be afraid;
For, the Lord thy God—He it is Who doth go with thee.
He will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. (Judaism)
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