BASIC TRUTH PRINCIPLES – PART I – INTRODUCTION TO …



“MYSTERIES OF JOHN”LESSON SHEET ONE“In the beginning was the Word…”Lesson Objectives:Introduction to “John”.To explore the definition of “mystery”.To discuss what is meant by “Word” and “Logos”.To discuss the parallel between Genesis and John in relation to the ideal man.How is the spiritual mind cultivated?What is the result of conscious recognition of the Christ?To discuss the significance of discernment and intellectual perception.To discuss baptism through denial plus forgiveness, in the regenerative process.To discuss the result of the conscious recognition of the Christ Mind.Let us begin where we are at this particular moment and let our spiritual unfoldment begin with the understandingthat since God is the principle of this universe, it is perfect! Ponder: What do you hope will happen in your life as a result of studying the Gospel of John?LESSON SHEET TWOJohn, Chapters 2 and 3Lesson Objectives:To understand what the marriage in Cana of Galilee symbolizes.To explore the meaning to, “I, if I be lifted up…will draw all men unto myself.”To identify the steps taken in body cleansing.To understand how thought atmosphere is produced.To understand why Truth is self-evident.To understand what Nicodemus stands for in individual consciousness.To understand metaphysically the relationship of Jesus and John the Baptist.LESSON SHEET THREEJohn, Chapters 4 and 5Lesson Objectives:To discuss the literal and metaphysical meaning of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well.To distinguish between intellectual reasoning and Spiritual perception.To discuss absent healing.To interpret spiritually the Pool of Bethesda and the five porches.To discuss the place in demonstration of the “Sabbath of the Lord.”To discuss the process involved in “raising the dead.”To discuss the Bible vs. the Living word of God.LESSON SHEET FOURJohn, Chapters 6 and 7Lesson Objectives:To explain the nature of the I AM. To explain the relationship between faith and power in one’s walking “upon the waves of life”.To discuss the nature of the true source of substance.To discuss the difference between the Pharisaical mind and the spiritual mind.To discuss what effect the outpouring of the Holy Spirit have within the soul.To discuss the procedure for handling a mixed state of consciousness.LESSON SHEET FIVEJohn, Chapters 8 and 9Lesson Objectives:Discuss the significance of the story of the woman taken in adultery and the bearing it has on our unfoldment.To discuss how we hinder our soul unfoldment and how we can accelerate it.To discuss how we gain freedom and the part concentration plays in the quest for freedom.To discuss how we bind ourselves to race beliefs regarding ancestry and how we can free ourselves.To state the general theme of John 9.To explain why the sin of omission is greater than the sin of commission.To discuss the significance of the clay placed on the blind man’s eyes and its being washed away.LESSON SHEET SIXJohn, Chapters 10, 11 and 12Lesson Objectives:To define the sheep, the “thief and a robber”, the porter and the “good shepherd”.To discuss the role man’s own volition play in his reformation.To discuss how one can be sure he is listening to the “still small voice.”To discuss the metaphysical significance of Jesus’ activity near the Jordan.To define Lazarus metaphysically.To discuss what happens when man fails to recognize God as the origin and support of his life, and its remedy.To discuss how the “stone” is rolled away.To discuss the symbology of Jesus withdrawal to Ephraim.To discuss what is symbolized by the anointing of Jesus’ feet by Mary.To define Jesus’ mission on earth.To discuss the source of the preponderance of power in man and the true glory of man.LESSON SHEET SEVENJohn, Chapters 13 and 14Lesson Objectives:To discuss what is soul unfoldment and how Jesus taught it.To discuss the symbology of Jesus’ washing His apostles feet.To explain “I go to prepare a place for you.”To discuss the cause of and remedy for man’s failure to demonstrate.To discuss the importance of attention in sustaining our spiritual relation to the Father.To discuss the nature and character of the “personality” of the Holy Spirit.“This is how all men will know that you are my disciples, because you have such love for one another.” (John 13:35)LESSON SHEET EIGHTJohn, Chapters 15, 16 and 17Lesson Objectives:Explain the relation of Jesus to the Father.Explain how the power of the word functions through the I AM.Name the functions of the Holy Spirit.To discuss why it was expedient for Jesus to go away.Jesus said, “A little while, and ye behold me no more; and again a little while, and ye shall see me.” Explain.Explain why man must change the basis of his thinking from a grosser plane to that of a pure mind.To discuss the highest form of prayer and the attitude of mind involved in selfless prayer.“Before Abraham was, I am.”(John 8:58)I AM the bread of life (John 6:35)I AM the light of the world. (8:12; 9:5)I AM the door. (10:7)I AM the good shepherd. (10:11, 14)I AM the resurrection and the life. (11:25)I AM the way, the truth, and the life. (14:6)I AM the true vine. (15:1)LESSON SHEET NINEJohn, Chapters 18, 19 and 20Lesson Objectives:To discuss the metaphysical meaning of Kidron and garden.To interpret the action of Judas in the garden of Kidron.To discuss the role of faith and love in overcoming.To state the general theme of John 19.To discuss what is symbolized by Jesus’ resting in the tomb of Joseph Arimathea.To discuss the inner meaning of Mary’s looking into the tomb.To discuss the significance of Jesus’ words “Touch me not” and what the two angels represent.Discuss an effective way to comfort the bereaved.To explain something of the law by which the Resurrection was accomplished.How does Jesus quicken the bodies of men today? How does man co-operate with Jesus in the regeneration.LESSON SHEET TENJohn, Chapter 21Lesson Objectives:To discuss the symbolic meaning of the net and the sea.To discuss the lesson Jesus was teaching when He asked, “Lovest thou me?” and the importance of love going hand and hand with faith and the other faculties.To discuss the inner meaning of verse 18.Why is the resurrected body of Jesus not visible today?Paul said, “Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Explain.Words To Ponder“Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine.” (John 21:12)ON RESURRECTION(Joel S. Goldsmith)“I need not die. I, my true identity, my God-identity, can raise up this temple every three years, every three days, every three minutes. I am continuously renewing this body. I, the Christ of God, the reality of man, am forever about the Father’s business of sloughing off, rebirthing, renewing, restoring, and resurrecting this vehicle for my expression.”“For I have no pleasure in the death of one who dies,” says the Lord God. “Therefore turn and live!” Ezekiel 18:32“During this day, whether doing housework, driving a car, selling or buying, we must consciously remember that we are the law unto our universe, and that means that we are a law of love unto all with whom we come in contact. We should consciously remember that all who come within range of our thought and activity must be blessed by the contact, because we are a law of love; we are the light of the world. We should consciously remember that we do not need anything, because we are the law of supply in action -- we can feed “five thousand” of those who do not yet know their identity.”Joel Goldsmith(The Infinite Way)Page 140 ................
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