Ideas for the Lesson on "Christian Science," on December 25, 2016

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“It is most fitting that Christian Scientists memorize the nativity of Jesus.” (Mis. 374:17).

Articles for further study on the "Christ" from the CS periodicals.

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Dear Friends,

Here is research for some of the main stories in this week's Lesson:

 Matt 2. 1.2.10 Star of Bethlehem

Three Wise Men gifts & star

(Some of these ideas came from a talk I heard years ago. I cannot footnote them, but I think they are worth pondering.)

References from Mary Baker Eddy’s writings on "the star"

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Luke 1.26 Annunciation-Gabriel

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Research Matt 1 Joseph & virgin birth

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Research on Matt 3 Baptism Jesus

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Research Luke 5. 12.13 leper

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Research: John 14. 16.17.26 Comforter

"The Second Coming" Albert F. Gilmore, Nov. 1939, CSJ

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CHILDREN'S IDEAS:

For older children: the Comforter worksheet

Comforter Worksheet

From Acorn Online for Christmas: for children ages two to six

The Nativity

From www.biblefunforkids.com website:

Birth of Jesus tab book

http://www.biblefunforkids.com/2016/12/43-wise-men-bring-gifts.html#more

http://www.biblefunforkids.com/2016/11/41-birth-of-jesus-shepherds-visit.html#more

http://www.biblefunforkids.com/2016/11/birth-of-jesus.html#more

Jesus birth timeline

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Have a wonderful Christmas season!

With love,

Kathy