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Week 15 of Year 3 "Young Jesus at Jerusalem"

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For adult study: "Young Jesus at Jerusalem"

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 125
The Urantia Book

They found him in the temple

Students may read Paper 125:6.4-8 or entire section

At age twelve, Jesus and his parents went to Jerusalem for the Passover. When it was time to go home, Joseph and Mary left with their fellow travelers. But Jesus was accidentally left behind. So, Jesus waited in Jerusalem and went to hear the Jewish teachers who allowed him to speak. “And all who heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.” When his worried parents finally found him, he said, “Did you not know that I must be about my Father’s business?”

Discussion Questions

Jesus did a lot of thinking and questioning in Jerusalem. What questions might Jesus have asked? What was the meaning of Jesus’ reply to his parents? Afterward, Jesus returned home and remained an obedient son.


Procedure for using the PDF handouts with children

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Additional reading:

As a prelude to Paper 125, make sure to read about the journey to Jerusalem.

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Re: Thought

125:0.4 ... But he thought, and thought deeply, as his questions to the scribes and teachers a week later disclosed.

126:3.5  This year Jesus was much troubled with confused thinking. Family responsibility had quite effectively removed all thought of immediately carrying out any plan for responding to the Jerusalem visitation directing him to “be about his Father’s business.” ...

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New Testament reference

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Chapter 26—Thought and Meditation—p.132

Brethren! Practice concentration! 

A brother of concentrated mind knows things as they really are.  (Buddhism)


This do I ask Thee, O Lord: 

"Let me, through wisdom, keep in mind what is Thy intention. 

Let me learn to understand the world aright. 

How shall my soul attain to progressive good ?"  (Zoroastrianism)


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