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3. Subject, Golden Text, and Responsive Reading

4. Lesson Sermon — The Bible

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6. The Daily Duties

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Subject — God

GOLDEN TEXT: Proverbs 18 : 10

“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”

RESPONSIVE READING: Deuteronomy 28 : 1-6, 9

1.     And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments:

2.     All these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God.

3.     Blessed shalt thou be in the city, and blessed shalt thou be in the field.

4.     Blessed shall be the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy ground, and the fruit of thy cattle, the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep.

5.     Blessed shall be thy basket and thy store.

6.     Blessed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and blessed shalt thou be when thou goest out.

9.     The LORD shall establish thee an holy people unto himself, as he hath sworn unto thee, if thou shalt keep the commandments of the LORD thy God, and walk in his ways.

Lesson Sermon

The Bible

1. Psalm 42 : 1, 2 (to :), 3, 8, 11

1     As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.

2     My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God:

3     My tears have been my meat day and night, while they continually say unto me, Where is thy God?

8     Yet the LORD will command his lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life.

11     Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.

2. Genesis 39 : 20 (Joseph’s), 21 (to 2nd ,)

20     Joseph’s master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king’s prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison.

21     But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy,

3. Genesis 41 : 1 (to :), 9 (to 2nd ,), 12 (there was) (to 2nd ,), 12 (and he interpreted) (to ;), 14 (to :), 15, 16, 25, 37-40 (to :)

1     And it came to pass at the end of two full years, that Pharaoh dreamed:

9     Then spake the chief butler unto Pharaoh, saying,

12     … there was there with us a young man, an Hebrew, … and he interpreted to us our dreams;

14     Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon:

15     And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I have dreamed a dream, and there is none that can interpret it: and I have heard say of thee, that thou canst understand a dream to interpret it.

16     And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace.

25     And Joseph said unto Pharaoh, The dream of Pharaoh is one: God hath shewed Pharaoh what he is about to do.

37     And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants.

38     And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?

39     And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art:

40     Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled:

4. Isaiah 41 : 2 (to ?), 4, 8-10, 13

2     Who raised up the righteous man from the east, called him to his foot, gave the nations before him, and made him rule over kings?

4     Who hath wrought and done it, calling the generations from the beginning? I the LORD, the first, and with the last; I am he.

8     But thou, Israel, art my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend.

9     Thou whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, and called thee from the chief men thereof, and said unto thee, Thou art my servant; I have chosen thee, and not cast thee away.

10     Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

13     For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.

5. Mark 1 : 1, 32-34

1     The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;

32     And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were diseased, and them that were possessed with devils.

33     And all the city was gathered together at the door.

34     And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him.

6. John 12 : 1, 20, 23 (to 2nd ,), 26, 28-30

1     Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead.

20     And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast:

23     And Jesus answered them, saying,

26     If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.

28     Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.

29     The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him.

30     Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.

7. John 14 : 8-13

8     Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us.

9     Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?

10     Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works.

11     Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works’ sake.

12     Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.

13     And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

8. II Corinthians 4 : 6

6     For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

Science and Health

1. 108 : 23 (Life)-24 (to ;)

Life, Truth, and Love are all-powerful and ever-present;

2. 180 : 25-30

When man is governed by God, the ever-present Mind who understands all things, man knows that with God all things are possible. The only way to this living Truth, which heals the sick, is found in the Science of divine Mind as taught and demonstrated by Christ Jesus.

3. 495 : 25-14

Question. — How can I progress most rapidly in the understanding of Christian Science?

Answer. — Study thoroughly the letter and imbibe the spirit. Adhere to the divine Principle of Christian Science and follow the behests of God, abiding steadfastly in wisdom, Truth, and Love. In the Science of Mind, you will soon ascertain that error cannot destroy error. You will also learn that in Science there is no transfer of evil suggestions from one mortal to another, for there is but one Mind, and this ever-present omnipotent Mind is reflected by man and governs the entire universe. You will learn that in Christian Science the first duty is to obey God, to have one Mind, and to love another as yourself.

We all must learn that Life is God. Ask yourself: Am I living the life that approaches the supreme good? Am I demonstrating the healing power of Truth and Love? If so, then the way will grow brighter "unto the perfect day." Your fruits will prove what the understanding of God brings to man.

4. 231 : 20-29, 3-4, 8-11

To hold yourself superior to sin, because God made you superior to it and governs man, is true wisdom. To fear sin is to misunderstand the power of Love and the divine Science of being in man's relation to God, — to doubt His government and distrust His omnipotent care. To hold yourself superior to sickness and death is equally wise, and is in accordance with divine Science. To fear them is impossible, when you fully apprehend God and know that they are no part of His creation.

Unless an ill is rightly met and fairly overcome by Truth, the ill is never conquered. … If God heals not the sick, they are not healed, for no lesser power equals the infinite All-power; but God, Truth, Life, Love, does heal the sick through the prayer of the righteous.

5. 2 : 1 (What)-7

What are the motives for prayer? Do we pray to make ourselves better or to benefit those who hear us, to enlighten the infinite or to be heard of men? Are we benefited by praying? Yes, the desire which goes forth hungering after righteousness is blessed of our Father, and it does not return unto us void.

6. 13 : 6-19

If we are not secretly yearning and openly striving for the accomplishment of all we ask, our prayers are "vain repetitions," such as the heathen use. If our petitions are sincere, we labor for what we ask; and our Father, who seeth in secret, will reward us openly. Can the mere public expression of our desires increase them? Do we gain the omnipotent ear sooner by words than by thoughts? Even if prayer is sincere, God knows our need before we tell Him or our fellow-beings about it. If we cherish the desire honestly and silently and humbly, God will bless it, and we shall incur less risk of overwhelming our real wishes with a torrent of words.

7. 323 : 28-32

The effects of Christian Science are not so much seen as felt. It is the "still, small voice" of Truth uttering itself. We are either turning away from this utterance, or we are listening to it and going up higher.

8. 324 : 7-18

Unless the harmony and immortality of man are becoming more apparent, we are not gaining the true idea of God; and the body will reflect what governs it, whether it be Truth or error, understanding or belief, Spirit or matter. Therefore "acquaint now thyself with Him, and be at peace." Be watchful, sober, and vigilant. The way is straight and narrow, which leads to the understanding that God is the only Life. It is a warfare with the flesh, in which we must conquer sin, sickness, and death, either here or hereafter, — certainly before we can reach the goal of Spirit, or life in God.

9. 326 : 16-22

The purpose and motive to live aright can be gained now. This point won, you have started as you should. You have begun at the numeration-table of Christian Science, and nothing but wrong intention can hinder your advancement. Working and praying with true motives, your Father will open the way. "Who did hinder you, that ye should not obey the truth?"

10. 191 : 4-17

As mortals give up the delusion that there is more than one Mind, more than one God, man in God's likeness will appear, and this eternal man will include in that likeness no material element.

As a material, theoretical life-basis is found to be a misapprehension of existence, the spiritual and divine Principle of man dawns upon human thought, and leads it to "where the young child was," — even to the birth of a new-old idea, to the spiritual sense of being and of what Life includes. Thus the whole earth will be transformed by Truth on its pinions of light, chasing away the darkness of error.

The human thought must free itself from self-imposed materiality and bondage.

11. 503 : 9-17

The divine Principle and idea constitute spiritual harmony, — heaven and eternity. In the universe of Truth, matter is unknown. No supposition of error enters there. Divine Science, the Word of God, saith to the darkness upon the face of error, "God is All-in-all," and the light of ever-present Love illumines the universe. Hence the eternal wonder, — that infinite space is peopled with God's ideas, reflecting Him in countless spiritual forms.

12. 276 : 9-11

Man and his Maker are correlated in divine Science, and real consciousness is cognizant only of the things of God.

The Daily Duties

by Mary Baker Eddy

Daily Prayer

It shall be the duty of every member of this Church to pray each day: "Thy kingdom come;" let the reign of divine Truth, Life, and Love be established in me, and rule out of me all sin; and may Thy Word enrich the affections of all mankind, and govern them!

Church Manual, Article VIII, Sect. 4

A Rule for Motives and Acts

Neither animosity nor mere personal attachment should impel the motives or acts of the members of The Mother Church. In Science, divine Love alone governs man; and a Christian Scientist reflects the sweet amenities of Love, in rebuking sin, in true brotherliness, charitableness, and forgiveness. The members of this Church should daily watch and pray to be delivered from all evil, from prophesying, judging, condemning, counseling, influencing or being influenced erroneously.

Church Manual, Article VIII, Sect. 1

Alertness to Duty

It shall be the duty of every member of this Church to defend himself daily against aggressive mental suggestion, and not be made to forget nor to neglect his duty to God, to his Leader, and to mankind. By his works he shall be judged, — and justified or condemned.

Church Manual, Article VIII, Sect. 6

Take Notice

To Christian Scientists: — See Science and Health, page 442, line 30, and give daily attention thereto.

from Miscellany, by Mary Baker Eddy, page 237

“Christian Scientists, be a law to yourselves that mental malpractice cannot harm you either when asleep or when awake.”

Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, page 422

This Bible Lesson was prepared by Plainfield Christian Science Church, Independent. It is composed of Scriptural Quotations from the King James Bible and Correlative Passages from the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, 1910 Edition, by Mary Baker Eddy.

Copyright 2026 Plainfield Christian Science Church, Independent

Sunday, January 4th, 2026 — Subject: God

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4. Lesson Sermon — The Bible

5. Lesson Sermon — Science and Health

6. The Daily Duties

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