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Week 8 of Year 5 "Rejection at Nazareth"

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For adult study: "Rejection at Nazareth"

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 150:7-9
The Urantia Book

Today this scripture is fulfilled

Students may read Paper 150:9 or all of sections 7-9

Jesus returned home to Nazareth and spoke in the synagogue. He read from the prophet Isaiah beginning with, “The spirit of the Lord is upon me.” After reading Isaiah’s words of liberty and healing, he said, “Today this scripture is fulfilled.” Some of the people were offended by this and said, “Is this not Joseph’s son?” They noticed he performed no miracles in Nazareth. An angry crowd brought him to the top of a hill, but he turned and walked through the midst of them.

Discussion Questions
Why did Nazareth reject Jesus? Why do you think Jesus was able to walk away unharmed? Talk about the scripture that Jesus read. What stands out to you? Jesus came to love and serve, just as he taught us to love and serve one another.

Procedure for using the PDF handouts with children

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Additional reading:

Read about the graciousness of Jesus. Even though Nazareth rejected him, the New Testament reading for this lesson says the people "wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth." 

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Re: Gracious Service

134:2.3 ... The Europeans from the Far West and the Asiatics from the Far East alike gave attention to his words of hope and eternal life and were equally influenced by the life of loving service and spiritual ministry which he so graciously lived among them.

179:3.8 “ ... You have seen the way of service in my life among you, and blessed are you who will have the gracious courage so to serve. ... 

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New Testament reference

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Chapter 45—Serving Others—p.245

Live on, 

For the good and the happiness of the great multitudes, 

Out of pity for the world, 

For the good and the gain and the weal of men!  (Buddhism)


I shall never forsake the service of God,
Even though men revile me for it.  (Sikhism)


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