Bible Lesson Study
April 5th, 2024 - Are Sin, Disease, and Death Real?
Jesus healing of the woman with the issue of blood, 18th Century etching
Our Progress Out of the Wilderness
by Miriam Beckhoff Damsgaard from the August 1954 Christian Science Journal
Composers who trusted God
Six pieces of classical music, spiritually inspired
Our Progress Out of the Wilderness
by Miriam Beckhoff Damsgaard from the August 1954 Christian Science Journal
Composers who trusted God
Six pieces of classical music, spiritually inspired
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Was it Mary Magdalene? - Something for each of us to ponder in our own heart. The Bible doesn't say. Mary Baker Eddy wrote this way about the dinner at Simon the Pharisee's house:
"It is related in the seventh chapter of Luke’s Gospel that Jesus was once the honored guest of a certain Pharisee, by name Simon, though he was quite unlike Simon the disciple. While they were at meat, an unusual incident occurred, as if to interrupt the scene of Oriental festivity. A “strange woman” came in. Heedless of the fact that she was debarred from such a place and such society, especially under the stern rules of rabbinical law, as positively as if she were a Hindoo pariah intruding upon the household of a high-caste Brahman, this woman (Mary Magdalene, as she has since been called) approached Jesus. According to the custom of those days, he reclined on a couch with his head towards the table and his bare feet away from it. It was therefore easy for the Magdalen to come behind the couch and reach his feet. She bore an alabaster jar containing costly and fragrant oil, — sandal oil perhaps, which is in such common use in the East. Breaking the sealed jar, she perfumed Jesus’ feet with the oil, wiping them with her long hair, which hung loosely about her shoulders, as was customary with women of her grade" (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy, p. 362:1).
"It is related in the seventh chapter of Luke’s Gospel that Jesus was once the honored guest of a certain Pharisee, by name Simon, though he was quite unlike Simon the disciple. While they were at meat, an unusual incident occurred, as if to interrupt the scene of Oriental festivity. A “strange woman” came in. Heedless of the fact that she was debarred from such a place and such society, especially under the stern rules of rabbinical law, as positively as if she were a Hindoo pariah intruding upon the household of a high-caste Brahman, this woman (Mary Magdalene, as she has since been called) approached Jesus. According to the custom of those days, he reclined on a couch with his head towards the table and his bare feet away from it. It was therefore easy for the Magdalen to come behind the couch and reach his feet. She bore an alabaster jar containing costly and fragrant oil, — sandal oil perhaps, which is in such common use in the East. Breaking the sealed jar, she perfumed Jesus’ feet with the oil, wiping them with her long hair, which hung loosely about her shoulders, as was customary with women of her grade" (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy, p. 362:1).
April 22 - 28, 2024 Probation After Death
Manasseh - Bible Timeline
II Chronicles 33:1-3, 10, 12, 13 (NLT)
Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years. He did what was evil in the LORD’s sight, following the detestable practices of the pagan nations that the LORD had driven from the land ahead of the Israelites. He rebuilt the pagan shrines his father, Hezekiah, had broken down. He constructed altars for the images of Baal and set up Asherah poles. He also bowed before all the powers of the heavens and worshiped them.
The LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they ignored all his warnings.
But while in deep distress, Manasseh sought the LORD his God and sincerely humbled himself before the God of his ancestors.
And when he prayed, the LORD listened to him and was moved by his request. So the LORD brought Manasseh back to Jerusalem and to his kingdom. Then Manasseh finally realized that the LORD alone is God!
II Chronicles 33:1-3, 10, 12, 13 (NLT)
Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years. He did what was evil in the LORD’s sight, following the detestable practices of the pagan nations that the LORD had driven from the land ahead of the Israelites. He rebuilt the pagan shrines his father, Hezekiah, had broken down. He constructed altars for the images of Baal and set up Asherah poles. He also bowed before all the powers of the heavens and worshiped them.
The LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they ignored all his warnings.
But while in deep distress, Manasseh sought the LORD his God and sincerely humbled himself before the God of his ancestors.
And when he prayed, the LORD listened to him and was moved by his request. So the LORD brought Manasseh back to Jerusalem and to his kingdom. Then Manasseh finally realized that the LORD alone is God!
Testimony - Child's foot injury healed by Johanna Bless
April 29 - May 5, 2024 Everlasting Punishment
Science and Health p.211:19 in reference to, "the fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children's teeth are set on edge." Testimony from the October 16, 1965 CSS by Leslie "At one time my teeth became . . .
Story of Jehoiachin = ji-hoi'uh-kin
II Kings 25:27-30 (NLT)
27 In the thirty-seventh year of the exile of King Jehoiachin of Judah, Evil-merodach ascended to the Babylonian throne. He was kind to Jehoiachin and released him from prison on April 2 of that year.
28 He spoke kindly to Jehoiachin and gave him a higher place than all the other exiled kings in Babylon.
29 He supplied Jehoiachin with new clothes to replace his prison garb and allowed him to dine in the king’s presence for the rest of his life.
30 So the Babylonian king gave him a regular food allowance as long as he lived.
II Kings 25:27-30 (NLT)
27 In the thirty-seventh year of the exile of King Jehoiachin of Judah, Evil-merodach ascended to the Babylonian throne. He was kind to Jehoiachin and released him from prison on April 2 of that year.
28 He spoke kindly to Jehoiachin and gave him a higher place than all the other exiled kings in Babylon.
29 He supplied Jehoiachin with new clothes to replace his prison garb and allowed him to dine in the king’s presence for the rest of his life.
30 So the Babylonian king gave him a regular food allowance as long as he lived.
Isaiah 58:9-12 (NLT)
9 Then when you call, the LORD will answer.
‘Yes, I am here,’ he will quickly reply.
“Remove the heavy yoke of oppression.
Stop pointing your finger and spreading vicious rumors
10 Feed the hungry,
and help those in trouble.
Then your light will shine out from the darkness,
and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon.
11 The LORD will guide you continually,
giving you water when you are dry
and restoring your strength.
You will be like a well-watered garden,
like an ever-flowing spring.
12 Some of you will rebuild the deserted ruins of your cities.
Then you will be known as a rebuilder of walls
and a restorer of homes.
9 Then when you call, the LORD will answer.
‘Yes, I am here,’ he will quickly reply.
“Remove the heavy yoke of oppression.
Stop pointing your finger and spreading vicious rumors
10 Feed the hungry,
and help those in trouble.
Then your light will shine out from the darkness,
and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon.
11 The LORD will guide you continually,
giving you water when you are dry
and restoring your strength.
You will be like a well-watered garden,
like an ever-flowing spring.
12 Some of you will rebuild the deserted ruins of your cities.
Then you will be known as a rebuilder of walls
and a restorer of homes.
I Chronicles 4:9, 10 - various translations
(KJV) 9 And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow. 10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.
(NKJV) 9 Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.” 10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!” So God granted him what he requested.
(NIV) 9 Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez,[fn] saying, “I gave birth to him in pain.” 10 Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted his request.
(KJV) 9 And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow. 10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.
(NKJV) 9 Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.” 10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!” So God granted him what he requested.
(NIV) 9 Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez,[fn] saying, “I gave birth to him in pain.” 10 Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted his request.
Bible Crossword - The Sermon on the Mount
Christian Science Journal article - Innocent Without a Doubt by Jacolyn Clifford
May 6 - 12, 2024 Adam and Fallen Man
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May 27 - June 2, 2024
Ancient and Modern Necromancy, alias Mesmerism and Hypnotism, Denounced
Ancient and Modern Necromancy, alias Mesmerism and Hypnotism, Denounced
John C. Lathrop Reminiscence on "watching" (We Knew Mary Baker Eddy Expanded Edition Vol. 1, pp. 262-263)
July 1 - 7, 2024 God
Pleasant View boat - St. Lawrence skiff
II Kings 6: 8-17 NLT - Elisha surrounded by horses and chariots of fire
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Man healed of paralysis is recorded in Matthew 9:1-8 (NLT) and Luke 5:17-26 (NLT)
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Jesus feeds the 5000 (painting), recorded in (NLT) Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:30-44; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-14
July 8 - 14, 2024 Sacrament
Divine Love filled the void - Pleasant View milk farmer and the building of The Mother Church