For adult study: "Woman at the Well - Part 2"
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 143:5-6
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 143:5-6
The Urantia Book
I who speak to you am he
Students may read Paper 143:5:1-8 or all of sections 5-6
Jesus had a remarkable encounter with a woman when he was sitting beside a well in Samaria. He asked her for a drink of water and revealed that he was the source of “living water.” Then, Jesus commanded her to go and get her husband. The woman suddenly realized that Jesus knew about her life and that he was a holy man. They talked about the worship of God. When she mentioned the coming of the Deliverer, Jesus made a startling statement: “I who speak to you am he.”
Discussion Questions
Jesus made this statement to a Samaritan woman who had an unusually troubled marriage life. What do you think Jesus saw in this woman that caused him to reveal his divine nature? What does this story say to us about the goodness of God?
Procedure for using the PDF handouts with children
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Additional reading:
Read a short passage about Jesus' attitude toward women. His first declaration about his divine nature was to a Samaritan woman.
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Re: Goodness toward Women
150:1.1 Of all the daring things which Jesus did in connection with his earth career, the most amazing was his sudden announcement on the evening of January 16: “On the morrow we will set apart ten women for the ministering work of the kingdom.” ...
190:3.2 Of the five morontia appearances of Jesus occurring up to this time, Mary Magdalene had witnessed four.
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New Testament reference
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Chapter 3—The Divine Goodness and Wonder—p.11
The perfect compassionate God filleth every place.
He is merciful to all, And cherisheth creatures in divers ways. (Sikhism)
The Lord is gracious and full of compassion.
The Lord is good to all.
And His tender mercies are over all His works. (Judaism)
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