Ideas for studying the Lesson on "Mortals and Immortals" for November 13, 2016

Dear friends, Word Study for Mortals and Immortals

This paragraph from "Are we a mortal? by John Hargreaves, page 48, has been helpful to me in distinguishing between the mortal and immortal idea of experience.

"Are we a mortal?"

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Here is some research on the stories, events, or verses in this week's lesson:

Job 38 and Job 42

II Cor 5- 1.4.5 earthly house

Hebrews 4. 12 Word of God

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Research: David and Goliath I Sam. 17

Map of Saul and David

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Research: Matt 17.1-9 Transfiguration

"This quote from "We Knew Mary Baker Eddy" , Emma Shipman Reminiscences, amplified, Volume I, p. 309-310.

"She [Mrs. Eddy] called to our attention, as she had to earlier classes, the experience of the three disciples on the mount of transfiguration.  She quoted Peter's words, 'Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias' (Mark 9:5).  Our teacher said, in substance, that these three tabernacles are to be in our hearts.  One for Christ Jesus, to be built by self-consecration on the foundation of victory over sin, sickness, and death.  One for Moses, or the law, built by our strict adherence to the Ten Commandments.  The third, for Elias, was for prophetic vision, which can be built only as we are motivated by all that is high and holy."

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Chart to ponder and think about on "Pre-Existence"

Chart on pre-existence

Article: "I Was There" by Violet Hay, CSS, May 14, 1955

I WAS THERE

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CHILDREN'S IDEAS: for homeschooling the story of David

High School age:  "Deny himself"

self's

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Lots of ideas for several units on teaching about King David.

http://www.biblefunforkids.com/search/label/David

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Picture of the Valley of Elah where David and Goliath took place

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Template to make King David with paper bag:

David Killed Goliath Template

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David finger puppets

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David and Goliath characters

Goliath 9 ft tall      (comes from http://www.ayearoffhe.net/2011/05/2011-week-19-david-and-goliath.html) website

From: https://www.lds.org/bc/content/shared/content/images/gospel-library/magazine/fr06sep12_sharing.jpg

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Acorn online: Lesson Plan: David and Goliath

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Youtube 24 minute cartoon version of David for elementary age kids:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TizyKBNU_1E

Ideas for studying the Lesson on "Unreality," for October 2, 2016

Dear Friends, This lesson on "Unreality" is built on the foundation of the ten commandments. Every section has one or  more of them. Here is a chart of the ten laws in color, and divided up into the two main themes of the commandments: "Love God" and "Love your Neighbor."

Ten Commandments in color

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Brief Timeline on Moses' life

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Research on the TEN COMMANDMENTS. The periodicals are wonderful sources for deepening our understanding of the commandments.

Questions to ponder when studying the ten commandments:

1. What does it mean literally, on the surface, in the time of Moses?
2. What is the deeper spiritual meaning of the commandment?
3. What would happen if it was obeyed? Individually? Collectively?
4. What would happen if it was disobeyed?
5. How can I put this commandment into daily practice? Is it relevant to me today?

Information on the commandments in general

1st commandment research

3rd commandment: Notes on: Thy shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain

4th commandment: OBSERVING THE SABBATH by Richard Verrall, CSJ, April 1919

Notes on: 9th commandment: Thou shalt not bear false witness

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Responsive Reading research on "Epistle of the heart"

II Cor 3: Epistle of the heart

The Gospel According to You

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Research: David and the Ewe Lamb, II Sam. 12

David wrote a Psalm (51) after his repentance of Bathsheba. Here it is to study and ponder:

PSALM 51

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Research on "The Good Samaritan"

"Who is My Neighbor?" by C.H. Rippey, CSJ, Nov. 1907

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CHILDREN'S IDEAS ON TEACHING THE COMMANDMENTS:

Moses and the Ten Commandments directions (idea from Sara Borja)

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From www.ChristianPreschoolPrintables.com

10 commandment train-1 and 2

10 commandment train- 3 and 4

10 commandment train- 5 and 6

10 commandment train - 7 and 8

10 commandment train - 9 and 10

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(idea from www.ChristianPreschoolPrintables.com)

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www.biblefunforkids has ideas on the Ten Commandments. Keep scrolling down to see more ideas:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/6xkodruy511h20h/10%20Commandments%20booklet%20SEC.pdf?dl=0

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Ten Commandment visual posters for bulletin board or wall:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/sjmzymvcqshevd4/3.%2010%20Commandments%20Visuals%20SEC.pdf?dl=0

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IPHONE WITH COMMANDMENTS:

    

Ideas for Studying the Lesson on "Love" for July 31, 2016

Dear Friends, Here is research on some of the stories in this week's Lesson on "Love."

Research on David and Saul

Map of David eluding Saul

Before this stone was discovered, David was not thought of as actually existing except in biblical sources. There was no other extra-biblical source of his existence and some scholars felt like he was just a mythical person in Israel's history. This archeological discovery changed everything!

Discovery of the Tel Dan Stele

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Research on the Woman with the Issue of Blood

Research on the Raising of Dorcus by Peter

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"The healing will grow more easy and be more immediate as you realize that God, Good, is all and Good is Love. You must gain Love, and lose the false sense called love. You must feel the Love that never faileth,--that perfect sense of divine power that makes healing no longer power but grace. Then you will have the Love that casts out fear, and when fear is gone doubt is gone and your work is done. Why? Because it never was undone." (L08565 letter from MBE, We Knew MBE - p. 90)

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Worksheet on the Greek words for "Love."

Blank worksheet for Greek words on "Love"

Ideas on the concept of "Love"

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In thinking about loving one's enemies, here is an article I wrote several years ago that speaks to that subject. It was written after I had gone through the fire of an experience with a person who I didn't get along with. For me, this was one of the most growing times I've ever had. A physical healing and this article were two of the fruits that came from this experience.

"There is no enemy," Kathryn L. Merrill, May 2012, CSJ

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CHILDREN'S IDEAS:

Jesus walks on the water

Standing Porter

Stickers that tell Bible stories

Hope these ideas are helpful!

Kathy