"If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." ~ Christ Jesus
First Church of Christ, Scientist • 147 E. Michigan Ave
At our Sunday Service, two readers read selections from the King James Version of the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.
Here is a preview of what to expect at our service:
Subject
Christ Jesus
Golden Text
John 14:6 Iam
. . . I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
You may click the links below to sample the hymns we will be singing in this Sunday’s service.
TBA
Below is a sample of what is in this week’s Lesson Sermon on “Christ Jesus”:
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Section 1
The Bible
Luke 2:52
52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures
by Mary Baker Eddy
46:25–26
Jesus was “the way;” that is, he marked the way for all men.
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Section 2
Matthew 10:1
1 And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.
192:27–29
We walk in the footsteps of Truth and Love by following the example of our Master in the understanding of divine metaphysics.
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Section 3
Matthew 14:22
22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.
570:24
The waters will be pacified, and Christ will command the wave.
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Section 4
Malachi 2:10 (to 2nd ? )
10 Have we not all one father? hath not one God created us?
256:5
All things are created spiritually. Mind, not matter, is the creator. Love, the divine Principle, is the Father and Mother of the universe, including man.
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Section 5
Romans 8:2
2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
218:32–2
When we wake to the truth of being, all disease, pain, weakness, weariness, sorrow, sin, death, will be unknown, and the mortal dream will forever cease.
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Section 6
John 1:43 Follow
43 Follow me.
227:21–26
Christian Science raises the standard of liberty and cries: “Follow me! Escape from the bondage of sickness, sin, and death!” Jesus marked out the way. Citizens of the world, accept the “glorious liberty of the children of God,” and be free! This is your divine right.
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Our Bible Lesson Sermons can be found in the Christian Science Quarterly which is
for sale inside our Reading Room.
