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.
December 26, 2022–January 1, 2023
Hearing God’s messages isn’t passive, but includes following them.
December 12–18, 2022
Is the Universe, Including Man, Evolved by Atomic Force?
In the tender meeting between Mary and Elisabeth, two pivotal birth stories come together.
December 19–25, 2022
Christian Science
Light bursting out of darkness and health springing forth are potent images of swift restoration—not only for long-captive Jewish exiles but for anyone seeking health and ...
December 5–11, 2022
God the Preserver of Man
God’s supremacy is described in terms of heavenly armies hundreds of times in Scripture.
November 28–December 4, 2022
God the Only Cause and Creator
Israelites understood God to be invisible, but expected and celebrated evidence of His nearness.
November 21–27, 2022
Ancient and Modern Necromancy, alias Mesmerism and Hypnotism, Denounced
Daniel’s dream interpretation recalls Joseph’s experience with Pharaoh.
November 14–20, 2022
Soul and Body
Paul compares preparation for running and boxing to spiritual discipline.
November 7–13, 2022
Mortals and Immortals
Jesus introduces eternal life as present, found in a spiritual perception of God.
October 24–30, 2022
Everlasting Punishment
Noah’s family members later repopulate the earth and become ancestors of God’s faithful servant Abram.