Bible Lens

Complement your study of the weekly Christian Science Quarterly® Bible Lessons with the Bible Lens from the Christian Science Sentinel. This pullout section of the Sentinel provides a helpful mix of information about Bible verses, including history, context, verse translations, and word definitions. Articles and poems are hand-picked to inspire further exploration of the Scriptures -- and to show how others have applied insights from their Bible study.

March 24–30, 2025

Reality

 The Revelator describes a divinely illuminated city, representing God’s glorious presence with His creation.
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March 17–23, 2025

Matter

In the New Testament, glory is an attribute of God and His Son that transforms all who bear witness to it.
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March 10–16, 2025

Substance

After Jesus’ ascension, his followers strongly testified to his status as Savior.
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March 3–9, 2025

Man

Believers are to embrace their Christly heritage with unwavering confidence.
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February 24–March 2, 2025

Christ Jesus

After Jesus’ ascension, breaking bread became a central element of early Christian ministry.
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February 17–23, 2025

Mind

Christ Jesus directly addresses God as Father in nearly all of his prayers.
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February 10–16, 2025

Soul

“Royal” law is defined as the law of God’s kingdom—the spiritual mandate to love others.
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January 20–26, 2025

Truth

Hebrew Scripture includes dozens of mentions of God’s “eyes” to describe His omniscience.
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January 27–February 2, 2025

Love

God’s bountiful mercy is celebrated throughout the Hebrew Bible.
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January 13–19, 2025

Life

The book of Revelation shows God to be omnipresent, not limited to a sacred space in a physical structure.
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January 6–12, 2025

Sacrament

After the Master’s ascension, breaking bread became a precious symbol for his followers.
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