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Week 17 of Year 3 "Light of the World"

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For adult study: "Light of the World"

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 162:5
The Urantia Book

Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness 

Students may read Paper 162:5 or only the first five sentences

When Jesus went to Jerusalem for the harvest feast, he taught openly about himself and his mission. He said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Then, the Pharisees in the crowd tried to argue with him. Jesus replied, “I know where I came from and where I am going.” Jesus said God also tells them it is true. But most of the Pharisees did not really know Jesus nor did they understand the heavenly Father.

Discussion Questions

What are some images that come to mind when Jesus says, “I am the light of the world”? Have you ever followed a light in the dark? Jesus leads the way, and he also lights the way. His light is life-giving and truth-revealing.


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Additional reading:

Read the paragraph that precedes the list of "I am" statements. Contemplate upon the first three statements. 

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Re: light and truth

174:5.9 ... I am rejoiced to receive these truth-seeking gentiles who come here today inquiring for the way of light.

174:5.13 ... He who walks in the darkness knows not where he goes; but if you will choose to walk in the light, you shall all indeed become liberated sons of God. ...

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New Testament reference

Not listed
Revised Common Lectionary

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Chapter 29—Truth and Truthfulness—p.148

Whosoever holding fast to the truth as their lamp,
Holding fast to the truth as their refuge—

They shall reach the very topmost height;
But they must be anxious to learn.  (Buddhism)


But if we walk in the light
As He is in the light,
We have fellowship one with another.  (Christianity)


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