MenuThe 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 147:1
The Urantia Book
A Roman centurion, who lived in Capernaum, had a beloved servant who became very ill. He decided to ask the Capernaum elders to speak to Jesus about it. Thus, Jesus agreed to go to the centurion’s house. When the centurion saw Jesus coming, he sent friends outside to say, “I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof. But say the word, and my servant will be healed.” When Jesus heard this, he said, “I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel!”
Why was a centurion living in Capernaum? When the elders went to Jesus, they said the centurion loved the Jewish people and had built them a synagogue. So, why did he think he was not worthy? Where did his great faith come from?
A man full of faith,
If endowed with virtue and glory,
Is respected whatever place he may choose. (Buddhism)
The man of faith obtaineth wisdom,
If he is devoted to it, and has restrained his senses,
Having obtained wisdom, he speedily attains
Unto the peace which is supreme. (Hinduism)
