MenuFor adult study: "Nazareth in Galilee"
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, 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 122:6 and 128:1.2
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, 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 122:6 and 128:1.2
The Urantia Book
And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us
Students may read Paper 122:6 and may also read 128:1.2
Jesus was born in the city of Bethlehem. Then, Joseph and Mary escaped with him to Egypt where they lived for a time. When it was safe for them to return, they brought him back home to Nazareth where he grew up. We can still go to these places and think about how Jesus actually lived and walked here on earth. We can imagine what his home in Nazareth was like and how he helped his father who was a carpenter. As Jesus lived among us, he taught us about love and service.
Discussion Questions
During Christmastime, we hear verses from John’s gospel. One of the verses says, “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us.” How is it helpful that Jesus, the Word of God, lived among us? What did Jesus’ life reveal about God?
Procedure for using the PDF handouts with children
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Additional reading:
This introductory section reminds us of the twofold purpose of the bestowal.
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Re: Love
142:2.2 ... And now have I come in the flesh to reveal the Father in new glory and to show forth his love and mercy to all men on all worlds. ...
143:1.4 “I have come into this world to do the will of my Father and to reveal his loving character to all mankind. ...
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New Testament reference
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Chapter 44—Love—p.234
With radiant thoughts of love, of compassion,
Of sympathy and of poise
His mind pervades each of the world's four quarters
Above, below, across, everywhere. (Buddhism)
My Lord is merciful and loving. (Islam)
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