Ideas for study of the lesson on "Unreality" for April 5, 2026
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HANDOUTS for “Unreality”
List of articles on the Resurrection: Easter Articles
April 1, 1945
THE WAY OF GETHSEMANE By Lucy Hays Reynolds
...THE WAY OF GETHSEMANE ... at length, through surrender of human selfhood in the garden of Gethsemane, spiritual majesty, might, and dominion were demonstrated by the meekest but mightiest man who ever lived, even Christ Jesus ... -renunciation, gethsemane, easter, self righteousness, divine nature, self surrender, lent, good friday, facing abuse and rejection, utter despair, betrayed and slandered, domestic abuse...
April 7, 1980
JESUS' RESURRECTION—THE KEY TO OURS
By Dorothy E. Klein
...'s prayerful struggle in Gethsemane with the magnetism of the mortal is classic. Without Gethsemane there would have been no final resurrection and ascension. Jesus' struggle in the garden represented his final...
January 16, 2023
GRACE AND GLORY AT A TIME OF STRUGGLE
By Judith Hardy Olson
...” was of Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane. My first thought was, Where was any grace in that garden? Sheer agony, it was. Jesus’ sleeping disciples were no help at all. He sweated “as it were great...
By Ethel L. Sineath
...Jesus' example in the garden of Gethsemane pointed the way of resurrection and ascension for all mankind. His momentous struggle was not to avoid a difficult human situation, for he said (Matt. 26...
April 2, 2015
By Judy Cole
...Lessons from Gethsemane ... Judy shares three lessons she learned from the Bible account of Jesus praying in the garden of Gethsemane before his crucifixion and the transforming effects they have had on her life. ... forgiveness, alone, malchus, gethsemane, crucifixion, revenge, forsaken, betrayed, unrequited love, putting it on record, abandonment, shamelessness, ingratitude...
By Gertrude Deane Houk
...GETHSEMANE ... On that portentous night in far Gethsemane Not one was found to watch and pray with thee. Oh, fatal lethargy of false, material sense That could not give this single evidence Of love and loyalty...
April 1, 1997
THE TRANSFIGURATION AND THE DEFEAT OF HUMAN WILL
By Channing Walker
...earlier contains Jesus' words "Not my will, but thine, be done."Luke 22:42. Interestingly, Jesus did not say this in the brightness of the transfiguration. He said it during the lonely night in Gethsemane...
By Eugene W. Moss
...centuries ago in the Garden of Gethsemane when Jesus, knowing that he had been betrayed by Judas, called him "Friend." Matt. 26:50; If Jesus had been bitter, if he had been resentful, he would never have been...
April 29, 1950
By Katherine S. Whitney
...In Gethsemane, at his hour of greatest need, Jesus asked his disciples to watch with him while he prayed. Three times "he went a little farther" to pray, but each time on returning found the...
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Ideas for studying the lesson on "Reality"
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HANDOUTS for “Reality”
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Research Luke 14: Jesus man with dropsy
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Ideas for studying the lesson on Matter for March 26. 26
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HANDOUTS for “Matter”
Research: I Kings 17: Elisha and widow woman
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Ideas for studying the lesson on "Substance" for March 15, 2026
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HANDOUTS for “Substance”
Additional Article on “Timothy”
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Theme words for each section of the Lesson: Rightousness;
Godliness; faith; love; patience; meekness
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Section 3:
Article on Building the Temple
picture of Mt. Moriah in Jerusalem
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Ideas for studying the lesson on "Man" for March 8, 2026
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HANDOUTS for “Man”
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The theme word for this lesson is the word ‘PERFECT’. Here are a few citations to study the word “Perfect.”
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Section I:
Research: Eccl. 3: I know that whatsoever God doeth . . .
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Section 2:
Research: John 5: man healed at Pool of Bethesda
“Beyond Keeping Score” March 3, 2014, Walter Rodgers,
“What Problem are we trying to solve?” July 1, 2019, Ned Odegaard, CSS
“You can be made new— now!” Donald A. Wilson, Dec. 31; 2012; CSS
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Section 6:
“The great spiritual fact must be brought out. . .” 428:22-23
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Ideas for studying the lesson on "Christ Jesus" for March 1, 2026
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HANDOUTS for “Christ Jesus”
Responsive Reading: (The Transfiguration) Research Mark 9:
Research: Mark 9: Transfiguration
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Section 2:
Research: Matthew 16 “whom do men say that I am?”
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Section 3:
Research: John 4: Woman at the well
‘The Well of Sychar” Albert F. Gilmore, March 28, 1925, CSS
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Research: Luke 12: 29-31 “Take no thought for your life”
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Ideas for studying the lesson on "Mind" for February 16, 2026
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HANDOUTS for “Mind”
Since this lesson is all about children, I am giving away this recording for free that was originally shared as a live talk at First Church of Christ, Scientist, Clarkson on August 4, 2024.
Titled “Under the Shadow of the Almighty,” this talk explores the spiritual defense and
protection of children through a deeper understanding of God’s ever-present care.
Section 2:
Josiah - II Kings 22: 1 & 2 and II Kings 23: 25 — an animated video on “Story of Josiah”
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Section 5:
Research: Luke 12: 29-31 “Take no thought for your life”
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Section 6:
(no additional information)
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Ideas for studying the lesson on "Soul" for February 15, 2026
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HANDOUTS for “Soul”
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Ideas for study the lesson on "Spirit" for Feb. 8, 2026
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HANDOUTS for “Spirit”
Chart: I Sam. 3: God calls Samuel 3 times
“These two articles were written by Warren Bolon with contributions from Makengo Ma Pululu, February 23, 2009, “The God I Pray to” and “They Walked in Peace” Escape from genocide and rebel invasion. Copy onto URL line and click open.
https://sentinel.christianscience.com/shared/view/1ghcs1qw97q?s=copylink
https://sentinel.christianscience.com/shared/view/2gwxeui645u?s=copylink
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Section 3:
Research: Nain Raising of widow’s son Luke 7
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Section 5:
Research: Acts 3; Peter and John heal lame man
“Gate Called Beautiful” Arthur Tipton Stewart, April 18, 1925
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Ideas for studying the lesson on "Love" for February 1, 2026
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HANDOUTS for “Love”
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Section 2:
Loving, kindness = chesed in Hebrew
meaning "covenant loyalty," "unfailing love," or "steadfast kindness." In the Bible, especially in older translations like the King James Version, it describes God's unmerited, enduring, and faithful love toward humanity—particularly His people. This divine quality is linked with mercy, forgiveness, and compassion, as seen in passages like Exodus 34:6 ("slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness") and Psalm 136 ("For his lovingkindness endures forever”.
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Section 3:
Blessed are meek and the peace makers.
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Section 4:
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Ideas for studying the lesson on "Truth" for Jan. 25, 2026
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HANDOUTS for “Truth”
Qualities and attributes of Truth
Attributes of Truth in this week’s lesson
Section I:
PS 85:8
In my early days Mr. William P. McKenzie, who gave years ofloyal service to our Leader, told me that he asked her how hecould accomplish the best healing. She referred him toPs 85:8 “I will hear what God the Lord will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly.”In other words, let them not turn again to the mortal concept. God will speak.
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Section 3:
short video on “what is Truth” (from Got Questions) (I found this very interesting)
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with love
Kathy
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Ideas for studying the lesson on “Life” for January 5, 2026
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HANDOUTS for “Life”
Research: Matthew 15: Jesus heals Syro-Phoenician’s daughter
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Kathy
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Ideas for studying the lesson on "Sacrament" for January 11, 2026
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HANDOUTS for “Sacrament”
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Responsive Reading:
Research: Mark 1; John the Baptist
“Gift of Baptism” Elise Moore, January 2002, CSJ
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Section 1:
Research: Man with unclean spirit
Section 2:
“purity” words
Research: Matthew 5:8
Section 3:
“The Gift of Baptism” Elise Moore, January 2002, CSJ
With love,
Kathy
Ideas for "God" January 4th Lesson
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HANDOUTS for “God”
Research and notes on Revelation 4 “one on the throne”
David’s DOXOLOGY: Research: I Chron. 29:11
With love,
Kathy
Happy Holidays!
Dear Friends,
As we move into the heart of the Christmas season, we wanted to share a small note with you.
This week, we’re giving Kathy a much-needed pause from preparing talks and handouts so she can enjoy a bit of rest, renewal, and quiet joy during the holidays. After many years of faithfully researching, teaching, and sharing each week, this felt like the right moment to honor the spirit of Christmas—reflection, gratitude, and renewal.
Thank you so much for your understanding, your patience, and your continued support of this work. We are deeply grateful for this community and for the love of Scripture and spiritual study that we share together.
We wish you a peaceful, joyful Christmas and a holiday season filled with light, love, and inspiration. We look forward to reconnecting with you for the following December 28th week.
With love and gratitude,
Kathy Merrill & Katy Neale
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"Is the Universe including Man Evolved by Atomic Force?" for December 21, 2025
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Handouts for “Is Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force?”
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Key words (s): light; darkness; illumination; glorified; ‘I am the light of the world’, walk in the light, arise-shine, morning star, day star, ‘let there be light’
Research: Light in Hebrew and Greek
Research: Luke 5, healing of the leper
With love;
Kathy
"GOD the Preserver of Man for December 14, 2025"
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HANDOUTS for “God the Preserver of Man”
Responsive Reading:
Words related to this Lesson: storm, tempest; waves, winds, sea, calm
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Section 2:
Research: Matthew 8: Jesus heals Peter’s mother in law
“Be ye therefore perfect. . .”
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Section 6:
Research: Deut. 33: ‘beloved of the Lord”
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I hope these ideas are helpful in your study!
Love,
Kathy
Ideas for "God the only Cause and Creator" for Dec. 7, 2025
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HANDOUTS for “God, the Only Cause & Creator”
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Cause: that which produces an effect; that which impels into existence; that which produces what did not before exist; anything that is done; that from which anything proceeds and without it would not exist
Creator: that being or person that creates; the thing that creates, produces or causes
What is not a Cause?
Age Food matter
decay sex, lust evil, Satan
sin disease fear
body death
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Responsive Reading:
Ideas for studying "Ancient and Modern Necromancy, alias Mesmerism and Hypnotism, Denounced" for November 30, 2025
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HANDOUTS for “Ancient and Modern . . .”
Research John 8: I am the light of the world
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