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Discussion Questions
for a study of
The Urantia Book
by Dr. Meredith J. Sprunger
Paper 139: The Ordination of the Twelve Apostles
1. What us the spiritual meaning of "salt that has lost its savor?"
2. How can we emotionally redirect inherited urges and unify our lives?
3. What is the key factor in distinguishing fatherly love from brotherly love?
4. Jesus said that we should seek first the kingdom of God and "all things needful shall be added to you." Should this statement be taken literally?
5. Why does the religion of Jesus not provide for spiritual self-examination?
6. How should we interpret Jesus' statement, "some of you will not die until you have seen the reign of God come in great power?"
7. Why us it dangerous to take highly idealistic and spiritual principles and translate them into concrete rules of personal conduct?
8. Why did the authors of the Urantia Papers use "happy" instead of "Blessed" in introducing the beatitudes?
9. Should we verbalize and record our worthy goals to more effectively direct our lives?
10. How would you distinguish between apostles and disciples in our day
11. Why do religionists often identify Jesus' teachings with some economic or political position?
12. Are our religious institutions characterized by patience, tolerance, and forgiveness?
13. How does stripping morality of all rules and ceremonies advance human behavior?
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