For adult study: "The Peacemakers"
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, which is 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 140:3.2-11
The Urantia Book
For they shall be called the sons of God
Students may read Paper 140:3.2-11
One special day, the disciples followed Jesus up into the hills. They sat down around him and heard him say, “Happy are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God.” We know that conflicts often arise among people. Peacemakers try to find ways to reduce conflict and restore friendliness. They have inner peace with God. We also see this written as, “Blessed are the peacemakers.” It is the seventh Beatitude from the Sermon on the Mount.
Discussion Questions
Think about troublemakers and peacemakers. Sometimes it’s tempting to join in with troublemakers. But happiness is found by being a peacemaker. What are things that peacemakers do? What do peacemakers believe about people?
Procedure for using the PDF handouts with children
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Additional reading:
The Urantia Book divides the eight Beatitudes into two groups. Read about the "four supreme reactions of fatherly love," which includes "the peacemakers."
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Re: Peacemakers
128:7.4 Jesus was a man of peace, ... The wise and loving counsel of Jesus prevented a break in the family; they remained together. But Jude never was brought to his sober senses until after his marriage.
181:2.18 “If your brethren desire to retain you as their counselor, I direct that you should, in all matters temporal and spiritual, do your utmost to promote peace and harmony among the various groups of sincere gospel believers. ...
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New Testament reference
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Chapter 49—Peace and War—p.267
He heals divisions, and cements friendship;
Seeking peace, and ensuing it;
For, in peace is his delight, and his words
Are ever the words of a peacemaker. (Buddhism)
I will sincerely endeavor to bring about peace. (Hinduism)
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