Christian Science Lesson Sermon Quarterly

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1 Independent Christian Science Lesson Sermon Quarterly Plainfield Christian Science Church Independent Plainfield, New Jersey July August September 2017

2 In 1895 Mary Baker Eddy ordained the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures as the only Pastor of the Church of Christ, Scientist. The first tenet of Christian Science reads, As adherents of Truth, we take the inspired Word of the Bible as our sufficient guide to eternal Life. Our Lesson Sermon consists of selections from the Bible and Science and Health. The Lesson is to be studied daily during the week prior to the Sunday date. Bible references are from the King James Version. Plainfield Christian Science Church Independent 905 Prospect Avenue P.O. Box 5619 Plainfield, NJ Telephone VISIT US AT OUR WEB SITE Sunday Adult Class 10:00 AM Sunday Service 11:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Wednesday Meeting 8:15 PM Nursery Available for All Services Copyright, 2017 Plainfield Christian Science Church, Independent All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America

3 Independent Christian Science Lesson Sermon Quarterly Plainfield Christian Science Church Independent Plainfield, New Jersey July August September 2017

4 This church is not affiliated with The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston, Massachusetts

5 TABLE OF CONTENTS LESSONS FOR THIS QUARTERLY: God Sacrament Life Truth Love Spirit Soul Mind Christ Jesus Man Substance Matter Reality

6 SUNDAY JULY 2, 2017 SUBJECT GOD GOLDEN TEXT: ROMANS 11 : 33 O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! RESPONSIVE READING: Acts 17 : Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious. 23. For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you. 24. God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; 25. Neither is worshipped with men s hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things; 26. And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation; 27. That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us: 28. For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring. 2

7 SUNDAY JULY 2, 2017 SUBJECT GOD LESSON SERMON The Bible 1. Isaiah 44 : Psalm 139 : 1, I Chronicles 29 : Exodus 3 : 1-8 (to ;), Exodus 13 : 17 (to 3rd,), 18, 21 (to 2nd ;) 6. Exodus 14 : 13 (to 4th,), 14, 15 (to 1st,), 16 (lift), 26, 29, 30 (to ;) 7. Romans 8 : 35, (to 4th,) Science and Health : : : 11 (The)-17, 18 (He) : : : : : : : : : : 1-11, : 12 (acquaint) v ii : 1-2,

8 SUNDAY JULY 9, 2017 SUBJECT SACRAMENT GOLDEN TEXT: I JOHN 3 : 18 Little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. RESPONSIVE READING: Romans 12 : 1, 9-12, 14, 18, I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 9. Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. 10. Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; 11. Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; 12. Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer. 14. Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. 18. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. 21. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. 4

9 SUNDAY JULY 9, 2017 SUBJECT SACRAMENT LESSON SERMON The Bible 1. I Samuel 15 : 22 (Behold) 2. Deuteronomy 10 : 12 (what) 3. James 1 : 19, 21 (lay)-25, Luke 4 : 14, Luke 10 : Luke 6 : Luke 22 : John 21 : 1 (to ;), John 14 : 15 Science and Health : 6 (in)-8 2. vii : : : : 6-7 (to,), : : : : 3-17 page 34 5

10 SUNDAY JULY 16, 2017 SUBJECT LIFE GOLDEN TEXT: MATTHEW 5 : 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. RESPONSIVE READING: Matthew 6 : 19-21, 25, Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20. But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: 21. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. 25. Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? 33. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 6

11 SUNDAY JULY 16, 2017 SUBJECT LIFE LESSON SERMON The Bible 1. Proverbs 12 : Micah 6 : 8 3. II Kings 4 : 8, 12 (to 1st.), 13-21, 27 (to :), 28, 32, 33, James 1 : 18, Acts 9 : James 2 : 8, 12, Revelation 22 : 14 (to 2nd,) Science and Health : 11 (Life)-12 (to 1st,) : : 3-5, : 5-16, : : : : 3 only, 6-21, : : 27-28, :

12 SUNDAY JULY 23, 2017 SUBJECT TRUTH GOLDEN TEXT: PSALM 119 : 160 Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever. RESPONSIVE READING: Psalm 145 : Psalm 33 : The LORD is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works. 18. The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. 19. He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them. 20. The LORD preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy. 21. My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever. 4. For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth. 8

13 SUNDAY JULY 23, 2017 SUBJECT TRUTH LESSON SERMON The Bible 1. Psalm 86 : Deuteronomy 18 : 15, I Kings 22 : 2, 5-9, 13-17, 28, 34 (to :) 4. John 8 : 11 (And Jesus said) only, 12 (I am) 5. John 18 : 37 (To this end) 6. John 8 : II Corinthians 8 : 7, II Corinthians 13 : John 17 : 1 (to 3rd,), 17 Science and Health : : 3-7 (to ;) : : : : 6-15, : 3-8, : : : 9-11, : 3-6, (to ;) : : 5-11,

14 SUNDAY JULY 30, 2017 SUBJECT LOVE GOLDEN TEXT: I JOHN 4 : 16 God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him. RESPONSIVE READING: Psalm 92 : It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High: 2. To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night, 3. Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery; upon the harp with a solemn sound. 4. For thou, LORD, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands. 5. O LORD, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep. 10

15 SUNDAY JULY 30, 2017 SUBJECT LOVE LESSON SERMON The Bible 1. Psalm 36 : Isaiah 63 : Romans 15 : 1, 2 4. II Samuel 9 : 1, 2 (to 1st.), 3-13 (to ;) 5. Ephesians 4 : 32 (be) 6. I John 4 : 20, II Peter 1 : 2-8 Science and Health : : : : : (to 1st.), : : : : 12-21, : : :

16 SUNDAY AUGUST 6, 2017 SUBJECT SPIRIT GOLDEN TEXT: JOB 33 : 4 The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life. RESPONSIVE READING: Psalm 103 : 2-6, Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: 3. Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; 4. Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; 5. Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle s. 6. The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed. 11. For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him. 12

17 SUNDAY AUGUST 6, 2017 SUBJECT SPIRIT LESSON SERMON The Bible 1. John 4 : I John 4 : Matthew 3 : Matthew 12 : 10-18, John 6 : John 14 : 16, Romans 8 : 1-17 (to 2nd ;) Science and Health : 6 (to ;) : 11 (The) : : : 3 (The)-7, : (page 146) : : 12-26,

18 SUNDAY AUGUST 13, 2017 SUBJECT SOUL GOLDEN TEXT: PROVERBS 20 : 12 The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them. RESPONSIVE READING: Psalm 146 : 1, Praise ye the LORD, Praise the LORD, O my soul. 5. Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God: 6. Which made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all that therein is: which keepeth truth for ever: 7. Which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food to the hungry. The LORD looseth the prisoners: 8. The LORD openeth the eyes of the blind: the LORD raiseth them that are bowed down: the LORD loveth the righteous: 9. The LORD preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow. 10. The LORD shall reign for ever, even thy God, O Zion, unto all generations. Praise ye the LORD. 14

19 SUNDAY AUGUST 13, 2017 SUBJECT SOUL LESSON SERMON The Bible 1. Psalm 42 : Isaiah 35 : 3-7 (to :), Luke 4 : Mark 8 : Mark 7 : Matthew 13 : 1-3 (to 1st,), I Corinthians 2 : 9 (as)-12 Science and Health : 18 only : 15 (harmonious) : : : : : : : : : 4-10, :

20 SUNDAY AUGUST 20, 2017 SUBJECT MIND GOLDEN TEXT: ISAIAH 33 : 6 And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation. RESPONSIVE READING: Psalm 139 : 1-4, 17, 18 Job 36 : 3, 4 1. O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me. 2. Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off. 3. Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways. 4. For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether. 17. How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them! 18. If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee. 3. I will fetch my knowledge from afar, and will ascribe righteousness to my Maker. 4. He that is perfect in knowledge is with thee. 16

21 SUNDAY AUGUST 20, 2017 SUBJECT MIND LESSON SERMON The Bible 1. Job 22 : 12, Job 23 : 10 (he knoweth), Daniel 2 : 1-3, 10 (to :), 12, 13, 16-20, 22, 23, 25 (to 1st,), 27, 28 (to.), 36, I Corinthians 2 : 9 (as)-16 Science and Health : : : : : : 13 only, : : : 13 ( As) : : : 5-9, (to ;), 19 (that which has no) : 3-5 (to!) 17

22 SUNDAY AUGUST 27, 2017 SUBJECT CHRIST JESUS GOLDEN TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 2 : 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus. RESPONSIVE READING: Romans 5 : 1-6, Being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2. By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3. And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; 4. And patience, experience; and experience, hope: 5. And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. 6. For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 10. For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. 18

23 SUNDAY AUGUST 27, 2017 SUBJECT CHRIST JESUS LESSON SERMON The Bible 1. James 1 : 2-4, James 5 : Psalm 40 : Matthew 26 : 19, 26-28, 30, 36-40, 42, Hebrews 12 : I Peter 2 : II Thessalonians 3 : 4-5 Science and Health : : : : : : : : : : :

24 SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 2017 SUBJECT MAN GOLDEN TEXT: PSALM 71 : 16 I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only. RESPONSIVE READING: Psalm 18 : 32, 33, 36, It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect. 33. He maketh my feet like hinds feet, and setteth me upon my high places. 36. Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip. 28. For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness. 29. For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall. 30. As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him. 20

25 SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 2017 SUBJECT MAN LESSON SERMON The Bible 1. Philippians 4 : Jeremiah 1 : 1 (to 1st,), 4-12, Joel 3 : 9, Luke 4 : 14, 15, 33-37, 40, Matthew 19 : 16, 17 (to :) 6. John 5 : 19 (Verily), II Corinthians 1 : 1 (to 2nd,) 8. II Corinthians 12 : 7 (there) Jeremiah 9 : 23, 24 Science and Health : : : 5 (mortality) : : : : : (to ;), : : : : :

26 SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 SUBJECT SUBSTANCE GOLDEN TEXT: PROvERBS 3 : 9 Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase. RESPONSIVE READING: Psalm 67 : 1, 2, 5, 6 Micah 4 : God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; 2. That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations. 5. Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee. 6. Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us. 13. And I will consecrate their gain unto the LORD, and their substance unto the Lord of the whole earth. 22

27 SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 SUBJECT SUBSTANCE LESSON SERMON The Bible 1. II Kings 25 : Psalm 24 : Matthew 23 : 1 (to Jesus) 4. Matthew 25 : (to 2nd,), 28, Malachi 3 : 6 (to ;), Luke 9 : 58 (to said) 7. Luke 12 : 22 (unto his), 23, Luke 6 : II Corinthians 9 : 6 (this)-11 Science and Health : 17 (Substance) : : (to 2nd.) : : 15 (harmonious) : 13-16, : 4-14, : 3-6, : : 22 only : :

28 SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 SUBJECT MATTER GOLDEN TEXT: PSALM 114 : 7 Tremble, thou earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob. RESPONSIVE READING: Psalm 146 : 2, While I live will I praise the LORD: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being. 5. Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God: 6. Which made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all that therein is: which keepeth truth for ever: 7. Which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food to the hungry. The LORD looseth the prisoners: 8. The LORD openeth the eyes of the blind: the LORD raiseth them that are bowed down: the LORD loveth the righteous: 9. The LORD preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down. 10. The LORD shall reign for ever, even thy God, O Zion, unto all generations. Praise ye the LORD. 24

29 SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 SUBJECT MATTER LESSON SERMON The Bible 1. Isaiah 51 : 15 (I), Isaiah 31 : 1, 3 3. Habakkuk 2 : Isaiah 17 : 7, 8 5. Matthew 12 : 1 (Jesus) (to ;), Mark 4 : 1, 2 (to 1st,), Galatians 5 : Romans 8 : 1-4, 6-9 (to 1st.), 13, 14 Science and Health : : : 8 only, : : : : : 20-24, 26 (We) : : 7-13,

30 SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 SUBJECT REALITY GOLDEN TEXT: PSALM 119 : 18 Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. RESPONSIVE READING: Luke 21 : 10, 11, 18, 19, 25-28, Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: 11. And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven. 18. But there shall not an hair of your head perish. 19. In your patience possess ye your souls. 25. And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; 26. Men s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. 27. And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28. And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. 33. Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. 26

31 SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 SUBJECT REALITY LESSON SERMON The Bible 1. Job 42 : 5 2. Genesis 1 : 1, 3, 14, 15, 26 (to :), 27, 28 (to 1st,) 3. Genesis 2 : 6 4. Matthew 16 : Matthew 13 : 3 (to 1st,) 6. Luke 15 : Matthew 13 : 10, 11 (to 1st,), 12, 13, John 12 : I Thessalonians 5 : I Corinthians 13 : Romans 12 : 2 Science and Health : : 24 (All) : : : : 16-17, 20-22, : : : : 26 (If) : 13 (Spiritual) : : : 24 ( The) : : : 13-24,

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