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.

Reality

God’s self-revelation to Moses inaugurates his leadership role in the Exodus.

Matter

“Living God” distinguishes the God of Israel from inert pagan icons.

Substance

In Scripture, light symbolizes not only knowledge but also salvation.

Man

Both unity among believers and knowledge of Christ are essential to attaining this spiritual maturity.

Christ Jesus

Christ Jesus urges his followers to be lifelong students of his teachings.

Mind

Messianic prophecy can be traced throughout the Hebrew Bible.

Soul

 God knows His children—an awareness that reaches beyond mere acquaintance to all-encompassing care and protection.

Spirit

Paul counsels the Corinthian Christians that “the deep things of God” far surpass human wisdom, and are given by Him.

Love

Being named children of God identifies both women and men with His loving nature.

Truth

Alpha and Omega indicate the entirety and universality of God’s government.

Life

Christ Jesus teaches that eternal life is a gift to those who follow him.

Sacrament

In the Christly model, allegiance to God and His Son—and the loving regard for one another flowing from it—fulfill all the law.