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Discussion Questions
for a study of
The Urantia Book
by Dr. Meredith J. Sprunger
Paper 176: Tuesday Evening on the Mount of Olives
1. Why was it so difficult for the apostles to abandon the Messianic expectations and envision a totally new beginning of spiritual development?
2. Why are people so concerned about the "second coming" of Jesus or the spiritual condition of our world when, as individuals, they will face a new spiritual opportunity or revelation when they enter the Mansion Worlds?
3. What conditions do you think must exist before the return of Jesus?
4. What is the spiritual meaning of the Parable of the Talents?
5. How can truth be enhanced by passing through our lives?
6. What "new realms of spiritual reality" are seeking realization in our generation?
7. Do you think Christ Michael will return to this world many times?
8. We are living in transitional times, what type of world will emerge?
9. Are the contemporary "second coming" announcements under the same illusion held by the apostles?
10. How did the destruction of Jerusalem effect the early Christian Church?
11. Even though clearly stated that no one knows when Jesus will return to this world, why do people continually predict his imminent return?
12. Why were the apostles so confused about the return of Jesus to this world?
13. Why do you think the New Testament authors included Selta's parable of the ten virgins?
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