Ideas for studying the lesson on "Probation After Death" for April 25, 2021

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Paul talk

SECTION I:

Research: Acts 17: in him we live and move. . .

Information on Mars Hill in Athens

SECTION 2:

Research: Matt. 7: broad and narrow way

Map of the Broad and Narrow Way

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SECTION 4:

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Research: Luke 24: Walk to Emmaus

A few Old Testament prophecies of the Messiah (There are many more of them)

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SECTION 6:

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Research: Morning Meal: John 21

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Articles from the Christian Science Publishing Society relating to the               Lesson-“Probation After Death”,  April 25, 2021: 

#1 Mary Baker Eddy: Interpreter of the Bible

By Helen Wood Bauman

From the September 1969 issue of The Christian Science Journal

 https://journal.christianscience.com/shared/view/1donpsmj4jc?s=e

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#2 THE DIVINE ORDER OF CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

IRA O. KNAPP.

From the December 1902 issue of The Christian Science Journal

 https://journal.christianscience.com/shared/view/vym24nvemw?s=e

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#3 THE GLORY OF THE TOMB

LUCY HAYS REYNOLDS

From the April 1931 issue of The Christian Science Journal

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#4 ". . . recognize the reality of good alone"

Stay on the right side!

KATHRYN PAULSON GROUNDS 

From the March 1978 issue of The Christian Science Journal 

https://journal.christianscience.com/shared/view/296ypi0yef8?s=e

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CHILDREN’S IDEAS:

Days of the Passion Week for children

Resurrection Ideas and pictures from “Biblefunforkids”

Resurrection Appearances of Jesus video— 16 minute

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Ideas for studying the lesson on "Are sin, disease, and death real?" for April 11, 2021

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SECTION 1:

Research: James 1: every good gift

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SECTION 2:

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Research: Acts 24: Paul is stoned

"The Disciples stood round about him" C Earle Armstrong, August 1976, CSJ

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CHILDREN’S IDEAS:

Pictures of “Life of Jesus”

Pictures with alphabet for “life of Jesus”

Old Testament overview

Paul’s life

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Ideas for studying the Lesson on "Unreality" for April 4, 2021

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RESPONSIVE READING:

“I beheld Satan. . . fall from heaven” William Milford Correll, August 20, 1966, CSS

“Treading on Serpents” Edith Allen Watts, January 21, 1922, CSS

“Wiser than serpents” John M. Tutt, March 1925, CSJ

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SECTION I:

Research: Romans 12: be not conformed. . .

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SECTION I:

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Research: John 4: four months cometh the harvest

“Lift up your vision — of reality” William E. Moody, September 23, 1985, CSS

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SECTION 3 AND 4:

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Betrayal of Judas:

Article on Judas Iscariot from The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

JUDAS by William McCrackan, Editorial, May 5, 1917, CSS

What ever happened to Judas? Diana Davis Butler, April 17, 2000, CSS

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CHILDREN’S IDEAS:

Video cartoon of David and Goliath

David and Goliath activities

General facts about David

List of books on the Bible for children

If you would like a digital version of “Old Testament Made Easy” by Julie Campbell Tatum, just email me and I can send it to you. It is out of print, written by a Christian Scientist, and a wonderful resource. I can’t get it up on the blog.

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Ideas for studying the lesson on "Reality" for March 28, 2021

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SECTION 2:

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Ideas fo studying the lesson on "Matter" for March 21, 2021

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SECTION 1:

Several articles to study the “Scientific Statement of Being” more deeply

“The Correlative Scripture” Wilton H. Mckerral, September 9, 1911 CSS

“Going deeper and healing the biggest lie” Richard Walden, April 1996, CSJ

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SECTION 3:

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Research: Paul heals a lame man at Lystra

Map of Lystra

Research: Hebrews 11: faith is the substance. . .

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CHILDREN’S IDEAS:

Updated visuals for stories of Paul

Letters written by Paul

Spotlight bulletin board for Paul

Bible movies for adults and kids

Ideas for young children

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Ideas for studying the lesson on "Substance" for March 4, 2021

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Substance (from 1828 Webster’s Dictionary)

 [Latin substantia, substo; sub and sto, to stand.]

1.     Being;  something existing by itself; 

2.     that which really is or exists; 

3. The essential part; the main or material part. 

4. Something real, not imaginary; something solid, not empty.

5. Goods; estate; means of living. 

 

Substance: Greek is hypostasis

Setting or placing under; substructure; foundation

That which has foundation; is firm; has actual existence

Firmness; courage; resolution; confidence; trust; assurance

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SECTION I:

Harp of Ten strings: Ps. 144

“An instrument of ten strings” Mary W. Imes, December 23, 1961, CSS

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Research: Luke 17: Ten lepers

“Obedience and Healing” W. Stuart Booth, January 19, 1918, CSS

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CHILDREN’S IDEAS:

quail and manna picture

Website for Daniel and Lion’s Den

Games for commandments and beatitudes:

Directions

Games board for beatitudes

No and Yes game board for commandments

No and Yes cards to use

Lesson Plans from a teacher for younger children:

page 1 page 2

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Ideas for studying the lesson on "Man" for March 7, 2021

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SECTION I:

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Research: Genesis 1: God made man in His image and likeness

From “We Knew Mary Baker Eddy” Volume 1 - Laura Sargent, page 110

“Sept. 25, 1907

Mother said the body was our earth according to material belief and that the Scriptures said, “I give you dominion over all the earth”, and then she opened the Bible to I Cor 15:27.

“The First Chapter of Genesis” Josephine Demas, February 26, 1949, CSS

“Dominion” Etta M. Gilbreath, December 1916, CSJ

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SECTION 2:

Research II Cor. 5: absent from the body

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SECTION 3:

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Ideas for studying the lesson on "Christ Jesus" for February 28.21

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Responsive Reading:

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Research: Luke 9: healing of epileptic boy

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CHILDREN’S IDEAS:

Samuel and Eli

Daniel and the lion’s den

S&H key and lock

Treasure Chest: good and bad thoughts

Ten Commandments train

Shadrach and fiery furnace

Book of Daniel Movie (very good!!)

Timeline for the Bible

Links to teach the divided kingdom

Divided Kingdom posters

Links to teach Saul, David, Solomon

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Ideas for studying the lesson on "Mind" for February 21, 2021

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION: HERE IS A TALK ON THE 7 CHURCHES IN REVELATION BY MY SISTER — Kristy Christian:

Seven Churches of Revelation – 3 Part Live talk Series

Given by Kristy L. Christian, M.A.R.

Dates and Times (Central Time)

Saturday, February 20, 2021 – 9:30-11:30 a.m. CT

Saturday, February 27, 2021 – 9:30-11:30 a.m. CT

Saturday, March 6, 2021 – 9:30-11:30 a.m. CT

Join us for a 3-part, 6-hour series on the letters to the Seven Churches found in Revelation, chapters 2 and 3. We will consider these individual messages or letters in their historical settings and search for a deeper understanding of the divine purpose for church. Finally, we will look at the challenges these first century churches faced, see if any parallels exist today in our own church experience, and discover in these messages what spiritual solutions are available to those challenges.

TO SIGN UP:

https://www.biblosfoundation.org/event/february-2021/?mc_cid=b3228a27c9&mc_eid=0b9c62bdd1

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LESSON ON MIND:

Attributes and Qualities of Mind

Solo sung by Josh Henn: “From Sense to Soul”

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SECTI0N 1:

“I Am that I Am”, Louis Gregory, September 1919, CSJ

SECTION 2:

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Research: Acts 2: Day of Pentecost

Notes on the festival of Pentecost

“Divine Science and Pentecostal power” Beulah M. Roegge, August 1982, CSJ

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CHILDREN’S IDEAS:

Paul preaches on Mars Hill

Paul and Silas in prison

S&H and Bible: key and lock

Books of the Bible

Timeline of Bible

Matching Game

Acts Facts: teacher’s instructions

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Ideas for studying the lesson on "Love" for January 31, 2021

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Attributes and Qualities of LOVE

Christian Science Lecture: “Loving to Live” by Grace Bemis Curtis of Pittsburgh, PA

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Word Study: Love

Word Study: Grace

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RESPONSIVE READING:

Research: “Lovingkindness”

SECTION II:

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Map of time of Ruth

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SECTION 3:

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Research: Mark 1: Healing of the leper

Brief video of the healing of the leper from “The Chosen” (scroll over to the time of 23:38 and you will begin to see the healing part of it. You can also start from the beginning of the episode.)

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Research : John 4: Healing of nobleman’s son

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CHILDREN’S IDEAS:

The following are pictures of the story of Jesus that could be run off and then talked about with your younger children. Or you could make books out of them and write the story for them in a simple way so they could read it.

Pictures of Jesus’s birth

Pictures of John the Baptist birth

Pictures of Jesus’ baptism

Pictures of Jesus’ temptations

Pictures of Jesus calling the disciples

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Ideas for studying the lesson on "Truth" for January 24, 2021

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BIBLE STUDY TUTORIAL by Kathy Merrill (20 minute video talk)

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Attributes and Qualities of TRUTH

Word study in Hebrew and Greek for Truth

Ideas to ponder about Truth: light, certainty

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SECTION 2:

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Research: Acts 5: Works of the Apostles

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CHILDREN’S IDEAS:

Disciple chart (from Biblos Foundation) page 1 page 2

Blank sheet of 52 Pant Mat
Answers to 52 Pant Mat (Learning the names of the disciples)

Gospel Chart with answers

Blank Gospel Chart

New Testament timeline

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Ideas for studying the lesson on "Life" for January 17, 2021

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Attributes and Qualities on “Life”

“New Song” Mary Metzner Trammell, May 24, 1999, CSS

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SECTION 2:

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SECTION 5:

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RESEARCH: JOHN 4: Woman at well in Samaria

“The Living Water” William Milford Correll, November 4, 1967, CSS

“The Well of Sychar” Albert F. Gilmore, March 28, 1925, CSS

Click here to watch the Eighth episode of “The Chosen” showing the woman at the well: if you begin at 54:26 it will be just the Samaritan Woman, if you start at the beginning you will get more of Jesus’ story

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CHILDREN’S IDEAS:

Ideas for small children

Telling a new Bible story each week

Matching Game

Website links to songs and cartoons for young children about Bible characters

Ideas for grades 1-8

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Ideas for studying the Lesson on Sacrament for January 10, 2021

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PREVIEW OF ORIGINAL NEW SONG: (click below)

“The Son of Light”

Final versions of the song will be officially released next year in multiple versions and languages. It is only available on YouTube today. If you have comments or questions, please send them to: Brian@MadeToProsper.com. 

Composition by ©2020 Brian Donald Webster

Vocals by Josh Henn

Produced by Prof. David Allan Musial (p)2020 One World Artists, LLC

Published by MadeToProsper & NextGen Stars® ASCAP

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WHY DO WE KNEEL AND PRAY IN THE COMMUNION SERVICE?

Praying in Communion Services: by Mrs. Eddy  CSJ August 1889 & quoted in Mrs. Hoag's article below:

"The sacrament shall be observed ... by a short interval of solemn and silent self-examination by each member, as to his or her fitness to be called a follower of Christ, Truth; as to his real state of love toward man, and fellowship and communion with Christ; as to whether he is gaining in the understanding and demonstration of Truth and Love, coming out from the world and being separated from error; growing less selfish, more charitable and spiritual, yea, walking worthy of his high calling.”

“One should turn into his consciousness with renewed carefulness the ever- searching light of Truth. Shall it not be a specific time for purging from one's thought all that is unworthy and untrue?”

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“Communion services” Ella W. Hoag, July 5, 1919, CSS

Word Study for words in the lesson: sacrament, communion, worship

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Research: Mark 14: Last Supper

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SECTION 6:

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Research: John 21: Morning Meal

“John the Beloved Disciple” Rev. Fred J. Vincent, D.D., C.S. September 1898, CSJ

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CHILDREN’S IDEAS:

Life of Jesus timeline

More on Jesus' baptism

Life of Jesus Review

Life of Jesus sheets

Find lots of Sunday School teaching ideas on www.biblosfoundation.org (see below for an example)

NEW TESTAMENT FLASH FACTS: PEOPLE

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I have received a donation from so many of you and I thank you all. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate all of you, how grateful I am for your receptivity and joy in learning more of the Bible, and how incredibly inspired I feel as I work on learning more about the Bible myself and how to share it with all of you. My daily prayer is that you are inspired and have hearts that burn within you with the desire to understand. That you will study yourselves and grow and share your understanding with the world.

With great love for each and everyone of you!

Kathy

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Ideas for studying the lesson on "God" for January 3, 2021

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The word “ONE” is used over forty times in this lesson, and “Principle” is used about 15 times.

List of Attributes and Qualities of PRINCIPLE

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The lesson has in it many verses from these chapters in the book of Isaiah: Isa 54, Isa 60, Isa 40, Isa 41, Isa 47, Isa 45

LEARN MORE ABOUT ISAIAH:

“Isaiah of Jerusalem” Thomas L. Leishman, June 1969, CSJ

“Deuteron-Isaiah: Prophet of Universalism, Thomas L. Leishman, May 1970, CSJ

“Trito-Isaiah and Malachi” Thomas L. Leishman, December 1970, CSJ

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SECTION I:

Research: Isaiah 60: Arise, shine

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Research: John 5: Man at Pool of Bethesda

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CHILDREN’S IDEAS:

Chart of synonyms for SS

Make a train of synonyms

Chart on each synonym: qualities of each, and what it frees us from

Creative games (Colleen Moore) for synonyms

Poster of books of Bible

Draw a picture of your favorite Bible story in this frame

Write as many ‘bible people as you know” (then talk about them)

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Dear friends,

I have received a donation from so many of you and I thank you all. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate all of you, how grateful I am for your receptivity and joy in learning more of the Bible, and how incredibly inspired I feel as I work on learning more about the Bible myself and how to share it with all of you. My daily prayer is that you are inspired and have hearts that burn within you with the desire to understand. That you will study yourselves and grow and share your understanding with the world.

With great love for each and everyone of you!

Kathy

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Ideas for studying the lesson on "Is the Universe Including Man evolved by Atomic Force?" for Dec. 20, 2020

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It is most fitting that Christian Scientists memorize the nativity of Jesus.
(Miscellaneous Writings 1883–1896, Mary Baker Eddy, p. 374:17–18)
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Short video: “The Christ Child”

RESPONSIVE READING:

Research: I Chron. 29:11 Thine O Lord is the greatness. . .

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SECTION 2:

Research: James 1:17-18, Every good gift. . .

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SECTION 3:

Process of Luke’s Research in writing the Gospel of Luke

Article about John the Baptist (from Biblos Foundation)

Website of the new excavations of Herod’s tomb (Herodium)

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“Paul” -- 4-part Live Talk Series, January 2021

This Bible course on Paul is being given by my sister, Kristy Christian. She is a wonderful speaker and Bible scholar, and if you have time, I think you would really enjoy this course.

Kathy

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Encouraging Bible study through the lens of Christian Science

January 9, January 16, January 23, January 30 @9-11am

Topic: The “Colossal” Character of Paul

Is church flourishing today? In the first century of the Roman empire, the early Christian church thrived despite pagan influences and significant opposition. There is a pattern in the book of Acts that reveals the reason for the Christian church’s rapid growth. Can this pattern be applied to our church in the 21st century?

Join us for an 8-hour, 4-part series on the book of Acts, beginning with chapter 9. We will study the biblical record of Paul and how he fulfilled his mission in furthering the Christian church in the first century of the Roman world. Some questions that we will explore:

  • How does Paul’s transformation from persecutor of Christians to advocate of Christianity prepare him for his God-appointed mission?

  • Why does Mary Baker Eddy Eddy use the descriptive word “colossal” for the character of Paul (Miscellaneous Writings 1883-1896, p. 360:7)?

  • How might we describe Paul’s nature under maximum pressure?

  • What is the theme of Paul’s preaching, to Jews and gentiles, throughout the Roman Empire?

  • How does the book of Acts define what church is and what church is not?

  • Why does church grow so rapidly in the first century of the Roman empire?

 

Included in the series

PowerPoint slides will be screen shared via Zoom during each presentation.

Downloadable handouts: an outline of Acts with study questions (chapters 9 – 28), maps of Paul’s journeys, a timeline of Paul’s life and letters, and a bibliography.

 Dates and Times

Saturday, January 9, 2021 – 9:00-11:00 a.m. CT

Saturday, January 16, 2021 – 9:00-11:00 a.m. CT

Saturday, January 23, 2021 – 9:00-11:00 a.m. CT

Saturday, January 30, 2021 – 9:00-11:00 a.m. CT


Cost

$80 (members of Biblos Foundation will receive 10% off – to receive this discount, members must be logged in)
*NOTE: Please purchase the number of tickets for the number of people calling in. 

Format

Sessions will be offered via Zoom and Vast Conference calling. The day prior to each talk, access information (unique to each talk) will be emailed to all registered participants. 

To register for these sessions (one ticket per attendee), see “TICKETS” below.

We hope you will join us for this in-depth look at Paul’s contribution to the growth of the Christian church in the first century and see how we can apply the same pattern for the progress of our church today.


Warmly,
Kristy L. Christian
President
Biblos Foundation

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Ideas for studying the lesson on "God the Preserver of Man" for December 13, 2020

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Word Study: words like save, salvation, savior, deliver, preserve, sustain, maintain

“Unassailable Being” Mary Barnes, January 1949, CSJ

“Safety in His Service” Paul Stark Seeley, August 11, 1945, CSS

One of my favorite poems:

“Never alone” Kerry M. Knobelsdorff,k January 12, 1987, CSS

“Safety (Ninety-first Psalm) poem, Violet Hay, January 1941, CSJ

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Research: Acts 9: Paul escapes over the wall in a basket

Testimony from Makengo Ma Pululu in Rwanda (Look up his name on JSH online for several articles and testimonies on protection)

“It is difficult to tell of the experience” Lieut. C.H. Lightoller, October 1912, CSJ

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CHILDREN’S IDEAS:

Paul in a basket page 1 Paul in a basket page 2

Paul’s links

https://www.biblefunforkids.com/2020/12/pauls-life.html#more

https://www.biblefunforkids.com/2020/12/letters-paul-wrote.html#more

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1082UxJVB22vo-lACSyD4EDefCgbCmEdt/view

https://www.biblefunforkids.com/2018/01/6-paul-leaves-damascus-by-basket.html#more

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3uNEVAAKowpejE5aHRRTzh0UTg/view

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Many people have asked how they can express gratitude for the blog and for the calls in a monetary way. If you would like to, you may send a check to Kathy Merrill, 707 Turtle Cove, Ballwin, MO 63011. It would be greatly appreciated!

With love,

Kathy

 

Ideas for studying the lesson on "God the only cause and creator" for December 6, 2020

Dear friends,

If you know of anyone who would like to be on this blog or the conference calls, please have them contact me at louryn4@gmail.com or 618-980-2207. We will send them the information. (Please do not give out the phone numbers.)

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Word Study on “Good”

Notes on “THE WORD”

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SECTION 1:

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Research: Luke 4: Jesus heals Peter’s mother in law

Booklet on the site of “Capernaum” (outstanding!)

“True Diagnosis” Charles Henry Philips, December 1912, CSJ

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CHILDREN’S IDEAS:

Children’s video on Joshua — cartoon for 3 minutes

Joshua activities

Song Joshua fought the battle of Jericho

Activity for divided kingdom

Sources for Movies for adults and children on the Bible

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Many people have asked how they can express gratitude for the blog and for the calls in a monetary way. If you would like to, you may send a check to Kathy Merrill, 707 Turtle Cove, Ballwin, MO 63011. It would be greatly appreciated!

With love,

Kathy

Ideas for studying the lesson on "Soul and Body" for November 22, 2020

Dear friends,

Just to let you know, I WILL be doing the conference calls for the week of November 16-22 (Soul and Body).

I WILL NOT BE DOING THEM during THANKSGIVING WEEK OF NOVEMBER 23-29.

If you know of anyone who would like to be on this blog or the conference calls, please have them contact me at louryn4@gmail.com or 618-980-2207. We will send them the information. (Please do not give out the phone numbers.)

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Attributes and Qualities of SOUL

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SECTION I:

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SECTION 6:

Research: Revelation 21: New Jerusalem

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CHILDREN’S IDEAS:

OT and NT timeline

Matching Game

Fishing Game

Gates of Righteousness

Bell Ringer

Ideas for young children

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Many people have asked how they can express gratitude for the blog and for the calls in a monetary way. If you would like to, you may send a check to Kathy Merrill, 707 Turtle Cove, Ballwin, MO 63011. It would be greatly appreciated!

With love,

Kathy

Ideas for studying the Bible Lesson on "Mortals and Immortals" for November 15, 2020

Dear friends,

Just to let you know, I WILL be doing the conference calls for the week of November 9-15 (Mortals and Immortals) and the week of November 16-22 (Soul and Body).

I WILL NOT BE DOING THEM during THANKSGIVING WEEK OF NOVEMBER 23-29.

If you know of anyone who would like to be on this blog or the conference calls, please have them contact me at louryn4@gmail.com or 618-980-2207. We will send them the information. (Please do not give out the phone numbers.)

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SECTION 2:

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Research Acts 9: Peter raises Dorcas

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CHILDRENS’ IDEAS:

Jesus calms the storm Jesus calms the storm (the ship)

Jesus walks on water p. 1 Jesus walks on water p. 2

New Testament timeline

Picture of Sea of Galilee area

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Many people have asked how they can express gratitude for the blog and for the calls in a monetary way. If you would like to, you may send a check to Kathy Merrill, 707 Turtle Cove, Ballwin, MO 63011. It would be greatly appreciated!

With love,

Kathy