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.

Unreality

To seek the kingdom of God is to desire His goodness and righteousness; to seek it first is to place it above everything else in esteem and priority. 

Reality

A hallmark of New Testament teachings is the recognition of Emmanuel, “God with us.”

Matter

The Savior feeds his flock spiritually—and then meets their human need for food.

Substance

Throughout Christ Jesus’ career, glorifying God is the people’s spontaneous response to his healing works.

Man

Paul employs familiar military symbols to spur the Corinthian Christians to mental watchfulness.

Christ Jesus

Those who declare Jesus to be God’s Son decisively demonstrate their own unity with God.

Mind

Wisdom that is rooted in reverence for God brings health to one’s entire being.

Soul

Jesus places God’s fatherhood at the very center of his teachings.

Spirit

That believers are the very dwelling of God—the visible sign of the presence of God in the community and on the street—is indisputable to Paul.

Love

Love for God and each other is the Christly response to animosity and contention.

Truth

Whoever lives in obedience to God, demonstrating uprightness and honesty, is qualified to enter God’s presence.

Life

Wonders and signs enacted by the apostles signaled their divine authority to continue the works of Christ Jesus.