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Lesson Application Ideas From 2009
- Hear the Voice of God!
Monday, December 28th, 2009
So as we explore this wonderful topic of God in this Lesson-Sermon, think about how God speaks to you. What does it take to get your attention? Are you willing to follow the leading of that voice? - Cherish one of Gods greatest gifts, the practical, life-giving Science of Christ!
Monday, December 21st, 2009
Isnt it great to study a Bible Lesson on the subject of Christian Science at Christmas time? What a great decision Mrs. Eddy made. For me it makes Christmas presents time into more Christmas presence time. And it is a great time to cherish one of Gods greatest gifts to humanity, the practical, life-giving Science... - Celebrate Gods Glory! Rejoice in the Light of Christ Shining in the Night!
Monday, December 14th, 2009
Is the universe, including man, evolved by atomic force? No way! The birth of Jesus proved that mans origin is God, Spirit. As we prepare to celebrate Christmas, lets be sure we are honoring our Savior and making room for Christ in our hearts and lives by following his example. [You can hear about making room for... - Let God Preserve You Every Step of the Way to the Promised Land!
Monday, December 7th, 2009
This weeks Lesson links the events of Moses and the children of Israel leaving Egypt and finally ending up in the Promised Land with Gods caring, guiding, and compassionately preserving nature. Only portions of the story are shared, but this epic journey is actually great to read from beginning to end. I have vivid... - Take a Break from Your Busy Schedule to Consider the Works of God!
Monday, November 30th, 2009
Most of us are pretty busy these days. Workloads seem heavier than ever, and those looking for work are preoccupied with finding it. Children are running from one activity to the next, and even retirees are finding ways to fill every spare moment. What does it take to get us to stop and smell the roses? Even more... - Give false beliefs no power over you to influence, scare, hurt, tempt, derange, poison, imprison or...
Monday, November 23rd, 2009
Ever heard the expression, getting down to brass tacks? Its an old expression. It means, getting down to the basic facts or realities of a situation or problem especially for the purpose of fixing it. Experience has shown that getting down to brass tacks is usually the most efficient and effective way to handle any... - BONUS ISSUE FOR T'G! Think, Thank & Sing Your Way to Thanksgiving Joy & Healing! Dont let a lie...
Monday, November 23rd, 2009
As the U.S. national holiday of Thanksgiving fast approaches [this coming Thursday] and we take time to ponder what we are grateful for, we may do well to ask ourselves, To what extent are we grateful? Are we grateful enough to tell others of our gratitude? Are we grateful enough to shout our gratitude from the... - Reflect the Science of Soul in a glowing countenance, in healing!!
Monday, November 16th, 2009
The 26 weekly subjects that Mary Baker Eddy selected for study in the Christian Science Bible Lesson were what she viewed as key topics to understand in gaining a practical knowledge of Christian Science. This week's lesson on "Soul and Body" is certainly no exception. There are so many theories, teachings, and... - Put on [or Invest in] Immortality--one thought at a time. Experience the New You!
Monday, November 9th, 2009
Hymn 49 offers this prayer: Dear Lord and Father of us all, forgive our foolish ways; Reclothe us in our rightful mind; In purer lives Thy service find, in deeper reverence, praise. The fashion industry tells us we need new clothes to be happy and successful. But what we really need is a new sense of who we are as... - Take a Daily Dip in your Divine Origin to Remove the "Curse" of Every Kind of Sin!
Monday, November 2nd, 2009
Wow! 10 sections this week! But don't stress out. No matter how many sections the Bible Lesson is broken up into, it is still the same amount of content--though the MET covering it may run a bit longer. Looking at the subject this week, which has its basis in the Biblical story of Adam and Eve and what is called... - Follow Instruction for Induction into the Kingdom of Heaven [and into accommodating The Christ...
Monday, October 26th, 2009
For many the subject of Everlasting Punishment seems no more than an outmoded remnant of traditional theology, yet there are still those who adhere to the view that unrepentant mortals face a real prospect of eternal punishment for their sins. The last several Lesson-Sermons on this subject have presented a more... - Be led to harmonious, fruitful, eternal Life by a loving Shepherd, by Life itself.
Monday, October 19th, 2009
In this week's Lesson we see clear examples of how God leads us to a present understanding of eternal life. We, like obedient sheep, learn to walk in the safe path that our Shepherd marks out for us. We are fed, watered, protected, and folded in the loving care of a Shepherd that is Life itself. We learn to... - Agree with, or "Side with, God and win!" [C.S. Hymn #296]
Monday, October 12th, 2009
What a great thing it is to agree with God! This weeks Bible lesson, Doctrine of Atonement, is all about how we can better understand our unity or oneness with God. If we agree with God, we may have to give up a number of falsehoods that we have accepted about ourselves or about others and, of course, any false... - Take up the Cross -- Win and wear the Crown!
Monday, October 5th, 2009
We hear about taking up the cross and wearing the crown. But, what does that mean? This weeks lesson maps out the way for us. We are privileged to have Jesus as our Master, and have Christian Science to elaborate on the practical how-to of his message. We see the words, Heal the sick, raise the dead cleanse he lepers... - See Right through the Illusive Propaganda of Unreality
Monday, September 28th, 2009
In the last section of this weeks Lesson Mary Baker Eddy instructs us to look where we would walk (S-27). Where are you looking? Where do you look for your help, satisfaction, entertainment, peace, and health? The world holds very strong images before our eyes all the time. Irrespective of culture, were bombarded with... - Whole-heartedly Use Spiritual Sense and Gratitude to See and Remember Everything About Reality!
Monday, September 21st, 2009
The Christian Science Bible Lesson active in consciousness is the glue that holds things together. Our Movement, our churches, our families, our friends, our world, and even our bodies are embraced by the powerful spiritual truths contained in the citations from the Bible and Science and Health. Each Bible Lesson is... - Do not mess with matter! It is just a false, human concept -- an error of statement!
Monday, September 14th, 2009
Golden Text: Why waste your time looking to matter for a reliable report? The material senses are constantly revising their story. Whatever our physical senses report -- be it good or bad -- "will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever." (II Cor. 4: 18 New Living Translation) God's report of... - Savor the satisfaction of spiritual Substance and so stop the substance abuse of believing matter...
Monday, September 7th, 2009
If something isn't real, it isn't worth a thing. It doesnt have any substance. [*Knowing this heals substance abuse and is a good start on how to pray about struggles with addiction --The Question of the week found on spirituality.com. See the Scientific Statement of Being for a full and profound answer. (S-26, S&H... - Affirm and Rejoice that We Are All Cherished C.O.G.s (Children Of God)!
Monday, August 31st, 2009
What does it mean to be a child of God? [C.O.G.] Have you ever thought about it? The phrases, "You are God's child" or "We are the children of God" roll so effortlessly off of the tongue that we can easily find ourselves taking this great blessing for granted. As translated in Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the... - Follow Christ Jesus. Delimit yourself and others! Debunk mortality and gloom everyday in every way.
Monday, August 24th, 2009
In the Sections of this Bible Lesson, events from Christ Jesus conception to his ascension show the spiritual laws and their practicality to his thinking and living. He set an example for us. Christ Jesus life laid aside and debunked every material concept or law and he presented life as God caused and created it. Are... - Be now-minded, "bold and loving and sensible!"**(GT, B-19)
Monday, August 17th, 2009
Every Sunday the Christian Science Bible Lesson is read as the sermon in Christian Science churches around the world. It also forms the basis for instruction in the older Sunday School classes. But remember that the whole week leading up to Sunday you can study and live the ideas in the Bible lesson at camp and at... - Follow the Path to the Reality of Soul--the Kingdom of Heaven!
Monday, August 10th, 2009
The central message of this lesson is summed up at the end of the first section with this sentence: Spiritual sense, contradicting the material senses, involves intuition, hope, faith, understanding, fruition, reality. (S-4, S&H 298:13-15) Why is spiritual sense important--why should we strive to cultivate it? Because... - Thrive with Mathematical Certainty in Spirit's Business of Multiplying Blessings!
Monday, August 3rd, 2009
Do you know what day it is? It's God's day. God has responsibility for the whole day. (You get the day off from worrying.) Spirit is like a beautiful summer day that never ends. How great is that? - Learn to Cherish Everyone Equally as a Standout, like Universal Love Does.
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009
This weeks Lesson is Love. What does Love mean to you? How would you define it? The Golden Text simply reads, God is Love. It doesn't get more straightforward than that. Love must have been pretty important to John. I counted thirty-three references to love in First John and nineteen entries in chapter four alone!... - Be a disciple! Learn to demonstrate the healing power of Truth!!
Monday, July 20th, 2009
The disciples of Jesus were students of Truth. The word disciple comes from two Latin words, discipulus which means pupil and discere which means to learn. (American Heritage Dictionary) Jesus taught the disciples the truth of being through his spoken words many of which are recorded in the Bible and also by showing... - Reason Rightly! Walk the straight path to live a lively Life!
Monday, July 13th, 2009
Life in Spirit is totally unlimited. This eternal Life, reflected in a lively life of freedom here and now is realized only as we are completely obedient to the law of God - as we have ONE God and love that God of good completely and fully! - Bow before God to listen. Face down evil as illusion! Reinstate primitive Christianity today! Heal...
Monday, July 6th, 2009
One thing we learn from studying the Bible is that things are not always as they seem. Because this lesson recaps the end of Jesus career, it can seem sad. However, the story doesnt end there. Jesus comes back. He meets his followers on the shore of the Sea of Galilee and urges them to be healers. He urges them to... - Tackle the Big Question: What Is God?
Monday, June 29th, 2009
What is God? Mankind has been asking this same deep question for centuries. Mary Baker Eddy is said to have started her classes with it. How one responds to this age-old query depends somewhat upon ones personal experience. It would be safe to say that those who feel they have experienced some measure of direct... - Bathe "in the baptismal font of eternal Love" to discover deeper and larger views of "practical...
Monday, June 22nd, 2009
The park near my childhood home had a summer camp for the children who lived in the neighborhood. My favorite event during camp was "Backwards Day." On this day everyone came to camp wearing their clothes backwards. My sister and I added our own layer of fun to the day by doing everything else we could think of... - Experience the Climate of the Kingdom! It is Heavenly!
Monday, June 15th, 2009
Exalt GOD! Demand to see HIS perfect creation. Sing and shout in recognition of and gratitude for HIS perfect power, and stick to what Science reveals. Refuse to recognize anything else that SUGGESTS it has power! This lesson helps us understand WHY we can confidently answer NO to the question "Is the universe... - Thank God in advance for guiding all the comings and goings in our lives and every event of our...
Monday, June 8th, 2009
We're going to reflect on how great our God is. Truly He is great. He saves. His wings cover us and shield us from harm. He watches over us and protects us. He uncovers evil and destroys it. This week, watch out for the words save, salvation, restore, free, freedom, guarded and deliver. And, look for opportunities to... - Know God Is Your Father-Mother, the Only Cause, and Have Nothing to Fear!
Monday, June 1st, 2009
People are worried about a lot of things these daysnot the least of which are the state of the world, their health, the economy, and the stability of their churches. Do you ever worry about anything? Where does all this worry come from? Many thinkers today believe we live in a culture of fear. It seems everywhere... - Detect, decode and denounce every lie of terrorism, economic upheaval, sensuality, mortality, to...
Monday, May 25th, 2009
DO NOT PASS UP THIS LESSON! Yes, it has eight sections and perhaps numerous creatures from Revelation you have not thought about or know, however, let us explore their meanings. We are going to listen for revelations and inspired thoughts that will unfold to us as we progress. We each will get individual revelations... - Let the radiant light and recipes of Soul reveal your true identity!
Monday, May 18th, 2009
In one of his songs, Bruce Cockburn, a popular singer and songwriter from Canada, asks the question, What is the Soul of a man? Lets explore the lesson this week to find the answer [We can also find and follow the recipe for beauty and for the daily grace of Soul that feeds the famished affections and brings to the... - Silence the witness of mortality! Declare your innocence! Take your case to the Court of Spirit!
Monday, May 11th, 2009
Imagine that you are being tried in court for something you didnt do. AND, you were not permitted an attorney. False witnesses were lined up to testify against you, and the jury-box had been stacked with people out to get you. Would you stand for such a thing? Wouldnt you insist on a change of venue where you could... - Celebrate our heavenly Mothers Day Daily! Cut down the faulty family tree and its Eve-ill fruit...
Monday, May 4th, 2009
This Bible lesson is about fruit. Yes, fruit. Fruit is symbolic of the good or bad results of an action or life. Fruit is not loosely attached to a tree, but is part of it. It derives its character from the tree on which it grows. So a mans works i.e. his words and actions, are part of him, and express his true... - Find Your True Nature through Redemption
Sunday, April 26th, 2009
Looking at the state of the world today, most would agree that mankind is in serious need of redemption. In a religious sense, redemption means being rescued and delivered from the bondage of sin and its penalties. It also means to atone, or to compensate for, and to restore the honor or the worth of something. In the... - Let the gentle probation of perfect Love forward your progress and reveal everlasting life!
Monday, April 20th, 2009
You won't want to miss this call! The Christ is constantly calling us. It urges us to wake up, to awake from the dream of limited material life, to awake to the generosity of immortal Life. The voice of the Christ calls us when we are tempted to criticize others, it says, There is no need to criticize. You know if... - Sacrifice a false sense of self! Actively love as Christ loved! Discover at-one-ment!
Monday, April 13th, 2009
Is life about getting, or giving? Do we pray for a more blessed life, or to love extravagantly enough (as Jesus did) to live a life of blessing, and experience the doctrine of at-one-ment? - Share in Easter gladness--Accept Gods evil-free world as real and yours!
Monday, April 6th, 2009
Happy Easter week! This is the most important season for Christians. Jesus crucifixion and resurrection is central to our understanding of God as eternal Life. He proved that death is the illusion to overcome. (You may enjoy an article from the April 1997 Christian Science Journal named Death: a mythological... - Exercise Spiritual Reasoning and Divine Logic to See Through the Unreal
Monday, March 30th, 2009
In We Knew Mary Baker Eddy, George Wendell Adams recalls Mrs. Eddy telling this story: "She said there was once a man who had a fox. He made a hole in the door of his house and stuck the tail of the fox through it from the inside. Very shortly a crowd had gathered outside and he went out to ask why they were there... - GET REAL!
Monday, March 23rd, 2009
Hey, man, GET REAL! Has anyone ever said that to you or have you ever wanted to tell some one else to lay off the exaggeration, or embellishment, of a situation and just tell it like it is? I have. This weeks lesson is all about GETting REAL, checking out the light we see our world in; GETting REAL, opening our eyes... - Remove the tares from the wheat to find the kingdom of heaven and uncover its unseen and unlimited...
Monday, March 16th, 2009
There are some things that are impossible to define unless you know something about their opposite. For example it isn't possible to explain what silence is unless you first understand what sound is. This is also the case with matter. To understand what matter is (or what it isn't) we also need to have an... - Promptly and Persistently Reject All Fakes and Embrace Your Spiritual Substance!
Monday, March 9th, 2009
You've probably heard that counterfeit currency or fake diamonds are easily detected when someone is so familiar with the authentic that the imitation reveals itself immediately for what it is. This Lesson will help us be experts in what is real, valuable, good and health/wealth-giving so that we recognize and embrace... - As a man or woman of God live your divine freedom from all conflicts!
Monday, March 2nd, 2009
What a transformative Bible lesson we have to study this week! It challenges us to be thinkers, to not take things at face value and to abandon limited concepts of self that we have become accustomed to. Lets have some fun exploring it. [After all, a CedarS motto is: If youre not having fun practicing Christian... - Find Christ as Your Teacher, Master and Wayshower
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Have you ever been asked if you've been saved? if you've accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior? How would you answer? While a large percentage would answer, Yes without hesitation, do we fully understand what it means to accept Jesus as the way, the truth, and the life? When looking for a church, a lot of... - Let the powerful example of Joseph be your guide to a
Mind-inspired career and a peace-filled life!
Monday, February 16th, 2009
Have you ever wondered if it's possible to be successful in your efforts and have any peace of mind, since we live in a world that is constantly changing? If you long for peace and consistency in your life, you'll find good, clear, guidance in this Bible Lesson. The story of Joseph is the main feature in the Lesson... - Discover the Beauty of Soul within [and let a smile of God be your Valentine!]
Monday, February 9th, 2009
Clearly, there is something about Soul that is absolutely essential for us to understand and love because Mary Baker Eddy included Soul as one of her seven synonyms for God [and as a Lesson sermon topic for us to study for 4 weeks of the year, including both Soul and Body lessons as well.] This week's Bible Lesson... - Don't be the frozen chosen! Share the born-again spirit of Christs Christianity!
Monday, February 2nd, 2009
The world has great need of you and your fearless enthusiasm! During these times of world challenge, the world needs your poise, your right thinking and acting as well as an understanding of the powerlessness of obstacles to progress and peace. To respond to the worlds great need will require much spiritual growth of... - Experience divine Love through Forgiveness!
Sunday, January 25th, 2009
How would you define love? Do you think of it more as a noun or as a verb? Do you think of it as one-sided or reciprocal? The Student's Reference Dictionary defines the verb form as "to regard with affection on account of some qualities which excite pleasing sensations, or desire of gratification...." The noun is... - Follow Jesus to know what is true. His life reveals Truth!
Monday, January 19th, 2009
What is truly real? What is it that has lasting value? What might be the purpose of life? These questions have come to the thought of men, women, and children throughout all time. The Bible Lesson this week gives us the opportunity to think through these age-old questions, to discover what is truly real for ourselves... - Experience Life anew! Sing all of life with new meaning and vigor!
Monday, January 12th, 2009
If you feel like you have just been going through the motions lately, this Bible lesson is for you! It is invigorating, and challenging. Mary Baker Eddys challenge that there is life or intelligence in matter subjected her to quite a bit of criticism. Yet she persevered. We acknowledge that the crucifixion of Jesus... - Live your love for God!
Monday, January 5th, 2009
This weeks lesson on Sacrament sets what we learned in last weeks lesson in motion. We all know that actions speak much louder than words, and sacrament is all about putting our money where our mouth is, spiritually speaking. The 1st edition of Websters Dictionary says that sacrament is an outward and visible sign of...
