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Discussion Questions
for a study of
The Urantia Book
by Dr. Meredith J. Sprunger
Paper 124: The Later Childhood of Jesus
1. Are there creative activities today that are erroneously considered to be evil?
2. Why do you think Jesus was not willing to engage in physical combat?
3. Was the ambivalence of Jesus in selecting a vocation the result of being successful at everything he did? Is uncertainty and doubt helpful in spiritual growth?
4. What was the source of Jesus' amazing self-control in never again mentioning athletic games when rebuked by his father?
5. How do you suppose Joseph and Mary reacted when they entered the Mansion Worlds and discovered the real nature of Jesus?
6. Why was Jesus not interested in plans for him to attend the Hebrew Academy?
7. Why did the messenger sent by Immanuel appear to Jesus at the Passover in Jerusalem?
8. Were Jesus' unusual abilities the result of natural human resources or supernatural influence?
9. Why do you suppose that Joseph and Mary made no comment when he talked about his life mission?
10. Is questioning the nature of things a sign of a growing and progressive mind?
11. Is it surprising that Jesus gave up his artistic activities even though he did not believe it was wrong?
12. What types of discretion should we exercise so as not to upset people?
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