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.

Life

The book of Revelation shows God to be omnipresent, not limited to a sacred space in a physical structure.

Sacrament

After the Master’s ascension, breaking bread became a precious symbol for his followers.

God

Christ Jesus’ command to repent demands a profound commitment to regeneration.
The Messiah was predicted to be a descendant of David who would bring salvation to everyone, even those considered sinners and outcasts.

Christian Science

For Jesus’ followers, the Comforter guarantees spiritual guidance and protection.

God the Preserver of Man

The Hebrew word šālôm (translated peace) has broad significance: fulfillment, prosperity, harmony, safety, and health.

God the Only Cause and Creator

“In the beginning” indicates not a starting point or specific period but the eternal nature of God and His creation.
The commitment call to exalt the name of the one God reverberates throughout Hebrew Scripture.
When God’s might is exercised, wickedness is swept away.

Soul and Body

In both Jewish and Greek tradition, eyesight and light symbolize understanding or revelation.  

Mortals and Immortals

James stresses the immense power of sincere prayer to God. 

Adam and Fallen Man

God’s image is shown to express His essential nature, identified in the New Testament as Spirit.