For those of you who were at Sunday School this past week you know that we have some responsibilities this coming Sunday - for those of you who missed, let me give you the information. Our Class is responsible for several things this coming Sunday, so I need the day students to get to church early.
Our class chose the hymns for this Sunday and we will start with Hymn 162 and end with Hymn 263. Ron will accompany the pianist with his sax! (awesome)
Summer will be the presenter. Nate and Dorian will be ushers - helping visitors and welcoming the students. Leif and Nanna will hand out the attendance folders prior to Sunday School. Austin & Becca will put the hymn numbers on the display boards.
Please let me know if you will NOT be here this coming Sunday so we can make switches with the other classmates.
Now to the lesson and some discovery. This week I'm going to help you out by giving you the definitions for the words that I've called out. I hope this will help you as you study the lesson for the rest of the week.
Atonement: - (Dictionary definition) - the expiation (making reparation) of sin made by the obedience and personal suffering of Christ.
advocate: To defend an argument before the public, to support or vindicate
reconcile: to call back into union
propitiate: to conciliate: to appease one offended and render him favorable
conciliate: to draw or bring together, unite
derived: to draw or receive, as from a source or origin
efficacious: producing the effect intended. Having the power adequate to the purpose intended
mediator: One that interposes between parties who disagree for the purpose of reconciling them.
salvation: The act of saving; preservation from destruction, danger, or great calamity
requisite: That which is necessary, something indispensable
piety: Reverence of the Supreme Being and Love of his character. In practice: - the exercise of these affections in obedience to his will and devotion to his service.
pentecost: A solemn festival of the Jews. Celebrated on the 50th day after the feast of the passover recognizing and giving thanks to God for the law (commandments) which had been given to them at Sinai on the 50th day from their departure from Egypt.
OVERALL THINGS TO NOTICE
There is only one citation from the Old Testament - WHY? What is the meaning of the verse?
What are the tenets of Christian Science and where can you find them?
Look for "action" words (verbs) in citations - these words are a call for you to actually DO something. Paying attention to these words helps you in your study of Christian Science, it actually gives you some things you can do realistically.
Golden Text: What is the action word? How can you abide in the doctrine of Christ?
RR - verses 3, 5, 6, 17 & 24 all have action words - they give you a job to do - what is your job/responsibility according to John? (hint the first one is keep commandments)
B1 - The people in the synagogue at Capernaum were "astonished" at Jesus' Doctrine - what is the doctrine? (see S3, 4 & 5)
S3 - What is the definition of atonement? How does it differ from the dictionary definition?
B3 - This is the only verse from the OT in the lesson - why do you think it is here at all?
B5 - Jesus continues to talk of his doctrine - what is the doctrine?
B6 - Explain what Jesus meant when he said "I and my Father are one"
S7 - Well, this is a huge paragraph with lots of words I needed to look up - so in the end what do you think Mrs. Eddy is trying to tell us?
S10 - What does it mean when Jesus said "no man cometh unto the Father, but by me?"
B8 - Does Jesus ask us to hang out with healthy, sinless people or sick and sinful people? Are you following his example? What is your job when you hang out with the kind of people Jesus expected you to be around?
S11 - What does sin do - according to this marker? What must mortals do to find Christ? What are some ways you can do this?
S13 - Read and understand your role in atonement. You do have a responsibility - make sure you know what it is and how you can best respond.
S14 - Is Truth overcoming error in your life and in every conversation you have? Are you alert to doing this? Think how easy it is to share a rumor, spread a lie, talk about others behind their back. Is that behavior part of the atonement? Which activity would be more fulfilling?
B12 - This story is from the book of Acts - was Jesus still around when these stories were being written? What do you know about Peter, who is described in this story?
Sec. IV - Why was the crucifixion effective in teaching mankind about eternal life?
S 17 - What is the scientific explanation of atonement? What destroys suffering?
B14 - What did John expect the followers of Jesus to do in demonstrating love? Are you doing this? What are "his" commandments?
S22 - When Mrs. Eddy uses words "what we most need" we should all take notice. Are you working on this "to do list"? What is your proper debt to Jesus? What does unceasing prayer do for you? What is unceasing prayer?
S23 - Know this verse and understand it. it is fundamental to Christian Healing.
S25 - How can we bring out in our lives the unity which exists between God and man? This is our job as Christian Scientists - is it a job you want? Is it a job you are already doing? Can you do this job any better? Let's talk about how.
Well, it's a lot to think about with a lesson that is only 5 sections long - but it's great stuff. I look forward to seeing you all on Sunday.
Mrs. Jenkins
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