Bible Lens

The Bible Lens pullout section of the Christian Science Sentinel is discontinued as of December 7, 2025. To see all of our most recent Bible study related offerings, check out the Bible Resources page. Each one of these rich resources is designed to bring inspiration and light to your study of Scripture.

Bible Lens

Adam and Fallen Man

May 1–7, 2023

With Christ Jesus’ advent and ministry, eternal life is revealed—not as a commodity earned or paid for but as God’s free gift to His children.

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Everlasting Punishment

April 24–30, 2023

Throughout the Hebrew Bible, covenant denotes God’s care and protection for those who obey and honor Him.

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Probation After Death

April 17–23, 2023

Life eternal describes the nature of life in God.

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Doctrine of Atonement

April 10–16, 2023

Ancient cultures commonly identified individuals by nationality, status, and gender. Only in Christianity were these labels abolished.

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Are Sin, Disease, and Death Real?

April 3–9, 2023

Beginning with the first chapter of Genesis, the good nature of God and His creation is celebrated—and the psalms honor divine goodness repeatedly.

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Unreality

March 27–April 2, 2023

As the central power of the solar system, the sun is a natural symbol for God.

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Reality

March 20–26, 2023

Just as water is drawn from a deep well, purposes and thoughts hidden in the heart are discerned by wisdom.

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Matter

March 13–19, 2023

Prophecy and revelation are to be kept alive, their genuineness nature proved in daily experience.

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Substance

March 6–12, 2023

Throughout history, reverence for sacred sites has been expressed by removing one’s shoes.

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Man

February 27–March 5, 2023

Warning about the futility of human pride, Isaiah exhorts his people to quit their reliance on the devices of mortals and place wholehearted trust in God.

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Christ Jesus

February 20–26, 2023

In calling his divine Father righteous, Jesus acknowledges God’s unerring will for good.

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Mind

February 13–19, 2023

Wisdom is introduced as treasure—spiritual riches gained through a deep desire to understand God.