Ideas for studying the Lesson on "Doctrine of Atonement" for April 16, 2017

days before crucifixion pg 1Dear Friends, Here is some research for this week's Lesson.

Word Study for Doctrine of Atonement April 16 2017

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Research: Trials of Jesus John 18

Passion Week Chronology  (goes along with John 18 in Section 2, and John 19:38-42 in Section 3 of the Lesson.

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Research: Crucifixion of Jesus John 19: 1- 6, 16-18

Information on crucifixion

Map of Jerusalem includes where the six trials took place, the site of Golgotha and the Garden Tomb sites, Antonia Fortress, and east to the Mt. of Olives. If you want to see a large version, drag it onto your desktop, and double click on it. It should blow up to be 81/2 x 11". This is true of all the pictures on the blog.

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another map with numbers on sites of crucifixion

 

 

 

 

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Research: Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathaea: John 19. 38- 42

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Research: Resurrection: John 20

The Empty Tomb in different Gospels

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Video from CBN news on "The Garden Tomb" where we visit when we tour Jerusalem.

http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/insideisrael/2010/March/The-Garden-Tomb-Where-Jesus-Rose-Again

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"The Way of Gethsemane" by Lucy Hays Reynolds, April 1945, CSJ

THE GLORY OF THE TOMB by Lucy Hays Reynolds, April 1931, CSJ

(an excerpt from the above article)

“In the long struggle and waiting in confining circumstances, or so-called physical disabilities, when day after day nothing seems to happen, when every door is closed and there appears no way out, the Christian Scientist, understanding that man reflects the perpetual activity of Mind, looks beyond the evidence of the senses and discerns the marvelous unfoldment taking place in consciousness through the reflection of divine Love. In the mighty wrestlings of overcoming error we discover that, although human energies and interests may seem to fail, we become animated with the graces of Spirit. Endurance, patience, and stability are all won in the overcoming of adverse experiences. Through the silent workings of Spirit, self-will and rebellion surrender to divine law. We step forth from our wrestling chastened and sanctified, with a new outlook, and new power. Think it not, then, an occasion for despair if we are seemingly buried in some hopeless situation. Be the condition what it may, let us make of the experience a quiet retreat of spiritual aloofness and security.”

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Here is the wonderful 6-hour movie called "Jesus of Nazaareth".  It is my favorite version of this story even though it was made in 1976. It is well worth viewing during this Easter season.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruLjkt-5Kao

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CHILDREN'S IDEAS:

http://www.biblefunforkids.com/2017/04/412b-resurrection-of-jesus.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FNIpgVA+%28Bible+Fun+For+Kids%29

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Places where tradition says the disciples preached after the crucifixion

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Make a chart of the days leading up to the resurrection.  Here are some samples.

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Story Puzzle for beginning readers

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Seven Synonyms on a ring

Perfect God and Perfect man

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I hope these ideas are helpful!

Kathy

 

 

 

Ideas for studying the Lesson on "Soul" for February 12, 2017

If you live in the St. Louis area, join Evan MacDonald at Clarkson Valley Church on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 1:30 in the Sunday School, for a talk on how to talk to non-Scientists using the Bible. This talk is sponsored by the Joint Institutional Committee of St. Louis. Evan is a Bible teacher for the Principia Upper School.  __________

Also, join us for a Principia-sponsored Bible Talk:

given by Marilyn Wallace, CS, on "A Fresh Look at the Ten Commandments"

Thursday, February 16, 2017, at 7:30 p.m., in the Principia Middle School Center

All are welcome to attend.

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Dear Friends,

This week's Lesson has a lot about substance in it, along with abundance, and infinite supply. To help a bit with those key words, click on the Word Study and attributes below.

Word Study for the Lesson on "Soul"

Soul definitions from 1828 Dictionary and Hebrew/Greek

Attributes and qualities of SOUL

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Here is some research for the stories in this week's Lesson.

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Research: I Kings 17. Elijah fed by the Ravens

(Just as the widow at Sarapeth was the lowest in society, the raven was considered the most unworthy of the fowls. But God used both of these to save Elijah in his time of great need.)

Ravens in the Bible

SH 511:28

The fowls, which fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven, correspond to aspirations soaring beyond and above corporeality to the understanding of the incorporeal and divine Principle, Love.

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I Kings 17.8-16 Elijah. and widow at Zarepath

Elijah Timeline

Map for Elijah and Elisha's travels

If you want to print this map, search Elijah map. Find this one. Drag it to your desktop and print from there. It will be larger.

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Peter's mother-in-law was healed Matthew 8:14-15

Research. Matt-8.-14-16-Peters-mother-in-law-fever

(This healing took place in Peter's home in Capernaum.)

Map-Galilee-Northern-Palestine

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Research: Matt. 17:24 Jesus and the tribute money

Articles related to the "Tax Money in Fishes Mouth"

"Taxes" by Helen M. Eastman, Dec. 18, 1943, CSS

"Demonstrating Unshrinkable Supply" by Alan A. Aylwin, Sept. 26, 1970, CSS

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CHILDREN'S IDEAS:

http://www.biblefunforkids.com/2014/02/elijah-elisha-lapbook.html

http://www.biblefunforkids.com/2014/03/elijah-flaming-chariot-to-heaven.html#more

Creation Booklet

Books of Bible

Beatitude Concentration Game

Bell Ringer

Concrete objects or symbols

Dorothy's sample lesson

Hope these ideas are helpful!

Kathy

 

 

Ideas for the Lesson on "Christian Science," on December 25, 2016

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“It is most fitting that Christian Scientists memorize the nativity of Jesus.” (Mis. 374:17).

Articles for further study on the "Christ" from the CS periodicals.

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Dear Friends,

Here is research for some of the main stories in this week's Lesson:

 Matt 2. 1.2.10 Star of Bethlehem

Three Wise Men gifts & star

(Some of these ideas came from a talk I heard years ago. I cannot footnote them, but I think they are worth pondering.)

References from Mary Baker Eddy’s writings on "the star"

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Luke 1.26 Annunciation-Gabriel

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Research Matt 1 Joseph & virgin birth

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Research on Matt 3 Baptism Jesus

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Research Luke 5. 12.13 leper

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Research: John 14. 16.17.26 Comforter

"The Second Coming" Albert F. Gilmore, Nov. 1939, CSJ

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CHILDREN'S IDEAS:

For older children: the Comforter worksheet

Comforter Worksheet

From Acorn Online for Christmas: for children ages two to six

The Nativity

From www.biblefunforkids.com website:

Birth of Jesus tab book

http://www.biblefunforkids.com/2016/12/43-wise-men-bring-gifts.html#more

http://www.biblefunforkids.com/2016/11/41-birth-of-jesus-shepherds-visit.html#more

http://www.biblefunforkids.com/2016/11/birth-of-jesus.html#more

Jesus birth timeline

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Have a wonderful Christmas season!

With love,

Kathy

Ideas for studying the Lesson on "God the only Cause and Creator" for December 4, 2016

Dear Friends, Would you like to study the Bible more deeply yourself? I am more than willing to support your deeper study. Just e-mail me or give me a call.  (618-980-2207, kathy.merrill@principia.edu)

Here is a sheet of some websites that I use when I go deeper into a story in the Bible:

Web Sources for deeper study

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Looking for the main themes or ideas in each section of the Bible Lesson is sometimes helpful. These are mine. However, yours can look very different.

Responsive Reading:  immediacy of God's Word "he spake and it was done!" (He causes and creates)

Section 1:  God is the ONLY Cause and Creator  (only means this one and no other, nothing more)

Section 2:  Definition of the Dominion Man

Section 3: Birth (Genesis) of Jesus as fulfillment of prophecy/  spiritual origin

Section 4: "Like produces like"/  God is the fount of all being, so no deformity

Section 5: God = priority/ all needs met

Section 6:  God causeth the victory! All causation is in Mind!

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Here is some research for a few of the events and verses in this week's Lesson.

Research: John 1:1 The Word

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In Sunday School, have individual maps ready to point out where Nazareth and Bethlehem are. (This map is courtesy of Biblos Foundation.)

map of palestine

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Research Matt 1. 18 22 23 virgin birth

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Research: Luke 4.16 to 21 Jesus in Syn.

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Go to Google images and type in "Jesus in the synagogue." You can print off a picture for Sunday School. 

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Research for James 1. 17

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Research: Matt 6. 25 to 33 take no thought

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CHILDREN'S IDEAS:

(for a discussion with students at home or in Sunday School):

Priority Equation  with answers 

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Definition of Man discussion sheets for older students:

Blank definition of man chart

Definition of man answers

For young children, take one line and amplify it with them.

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Many people have asked for this list again. 

Bible for Preschool Parents

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Felt Story characters OT link     (These can be printed out and glued onto a booklet for the young child to develop vocabulary about the stories.)

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desk-top laminating machine   (This is a wonderful tool for preserving flash cards and other things that you make for Sunday School.)

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Hope these ideas are helpful!

With love,

Kathy

 

 

Ideas for studying the Lesson on "Ancient and modern. . . " Nov. 27, 2016

Dear Friends, Kristy and I still have places on our Israel trip for June 4-14. The cost is $4200, but it includes airfare from St. Louis which is a really good price! We'd love to have you join us! Just email or call Kathy at 618 980 2207 or kathy.merrill@principia.edu.

Israel. June 2017 itinerary       Cost and signup

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Ideas to help study this week's Lesson:

"Mrs. Eddy was once asked how often A.M. should be handled, and she replied, "Three times a day and all the time in between."  (Hermann Herring)

Word Study for "Ancient and Modern. . ."

How does this week’s Lesson define these terms

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Isa 14 Lucifer fallen

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Judges18: Dan

12 tribes map (including two areas for Dan)

THE DISPLACEMENT OF DAN BY MANASSEH, Caroline Getty, January 1919, CSJ

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More on the Twelve Tribes for adults:

The Twelve Sons of Jacob

Glossary from S&H definitions of the twelve children of Jacob

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Luke 4.33-36 Unclean Spirit

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Research Matt 4 1 to 11 Temptations

Temptation of Jesus Blank CHART  (for older kids

Temptation of Jesus CHART with answersanswers

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CHILDREN'S IDEAS:

For children on the twelve tribes:      http://www.biblefunforkids.com/2013/08/genesis-jacob-his-family.html#more

CHART: the mothers of Jacobs sons

Flashcards and charts on twelve tribes (sons):   https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3uNEVAAKowpVlFqWl84aF9nNFk/edit

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The Life of Jesus through flashcards:  print, cut out, and let the children put them in sequence

https://www.dropbox.com/s/kjo9uygqwb9n3pe/Write%20the%20Room%20Jesus.pdf?dl=0

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Hope these ideas are helpful!

Kathy