Dear Friends,
Two themes that are running through this week’s lesson are the idea of “temple”, used about 17 times. In section six, Mrs Eddy says, “The word temple also means body.” (576:14) And the words ‘reflect’ and ‘reflection’ are used 14 times. Soul is not IN body, but is reflected by man.
Artist rendering of Temple Mount
Short videos on Jesus overthrowing the moneychangers
Research: John 2: Moneychangers
“The Temple,” E.A.E., July 1904, CSJ
“Learn of Radiant Zeal!” by Douglas Roberts, December 20, 1947, CSS
Scholarly research on the Temple at Jerusalem (written by Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica)
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Section 4:
Research and notes: Rev. 21: new heaven and earth
“Revelation Rather than Creation,” Irving C. Tomlinson, M.A., Sept. 1914, CSJ
“The City of God,” Albert F. Gilmore, December 11, 1926, CSS
“The Holy City,” Luman A. Field, February 13, 1909, CSS
“New Jerusalem,” William D. McCrackan, April 1919, CSJ
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CHILDREN’S IDEAS:
Parable of House built on the rock
ten commandments in simple language
10 tablets to put commandments in
Short video cartoon on the parable of rock/sand
Another short video cartoon on parable of rock/sand
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I hope these ideas are helpful!
Kathy