IN THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE BIBLE LESSON December 1, 2008 Issue

GOD'S PROTECTION—EVERY DAY

BENJAMIN GLADDEN

THIS WEEK'S BIBLE LESSON, "God the Preserver of Man," explains how God preserves His people in well-doing and meets their needs. This is evidenced in the powerful and frequent healings recorded in the Bible.

"From beginning to end," says Science and Health, "the Scriptures are full of accounts of the triumph of Spirit, Mind, over matter. Moses proved the power of Mind by what men called miracles; so did Joshua, Elijah, and Elisha" (p. 139, Section I, citation 2). The Bible teaches that the events of history demonstrate a principle, or law, of the universe, not a benevolent or partisan God who hands out favors to a select few.

The Scriptures are full of people who inspire and lead by example. This lesson mentions many of them—both well-known and less-familiar. In each instance, these Bible characters were able to overcome challenging circumstances by relying on God's law.