Tag: Baha’i

  • BAHÁ’U’LLÁH HAS COME TO UNITE THE HUMAN FAMILY Grade 4 Lesson 14

    Introducing The Principal Theme Although we already have some understanding of what it means that Bahá’u’lláh has come to unite the human family, this lesson should help us deepen our awareness of His purpose for humankind. Let us begin by reviewing what we have learned in the preceding lesson. We know that God created us out of His infinite…

  • BAHÁ’U’LLÁH REVEALED THE WORD OF GOD FOR OVER FORTY YEARS GRADE 4 LESSON12

    Introducing The Principal Theme In this lesson, we will see what bounty it is that for some forty years, Bahá’u’lláh revealed the Word of God. To begin, let us review some of the ideas discussed in Lesson 11: Q. Do you remember what happened after Bahá’u’lláh and His family spent two years in ‘Akká? Q. What was the…

  • BAHÁ’U’LLÁH WAS AT ALL TIMES AND UNDER ALL CONDITIONS VICTORIOUS, ACHIEVING GODS HOLY PURPOSE GRADE 4 LESSON 11

    Introducing The Principal Theme It is hoped that, in this lesson, you will get a further glimpse of Bahá’u’lláh’s grandeur and majesty and gain an understanding that He was at all times and under all conditions victorious, achieving God’s Holy Purpose. Let us review the following ideas: We have already learned that Bahá’u’lláh’s life on this…

  • The Qualities Of Consultation Grade 2 Set 7 Lesson 21

    LESSON 21: THE QUALITIES OF CONSULTATION When people come together to consult, they share their ideas with the purity of heart and radiant spirits. They all know that, in order to discover the right way forward, they must each contribute their thoughts and understanding. They speak courteously to one another and use kind and gentle…

  • The Benefits Of Consultation Grade 2 Set 6 Lesson 20

    LESSON 20: THE BENEFITS OF CONSULTATION True consultation leads to greater understanding and is a source of good and well-being. It is important to have frank and loving consultation on all matters, in the context of fostering unity in the Bahá’í community. Bahá’í consultation can be understood as the collective search for truth. Participants in consultation see…

  • Enlightening Understanding Grade 2 Set 7 Lesson 19

    LESSON 19: ENLIGHTENING UNDERSTANDING These next 3 lessons are all about ‘consultation’ and how consultation leads to greater understanding. When we consult, we come together in search of truth, discussing possibilities, talking over ideas, and sharing understanding. All the participants contribute in whatever way they can so that a unified vision of the way forward…

  • ENGAGING IN CONSULTATION SET 7

    WELCOME TO SET 7 ENGAGING IN CONSULTATION The three lessons in this set are: Lesson 19: ENLIGHTENING UNDERSTANDING Lesson 20: THE BENEFITS OF CONSULTATION Lesson 21: THE QUALITIES  OF CONSULTATION THE PRAYER WE WILL BE MEMORIZING IS: O my God! O my God! Thou seest these children who are the twigs of the tree of…

  • Working In A Spirit Of Service Grade 2 Set 6 Lesson 18

    LESSON 18: WORKING IN A SPIRIT OF SERVICE As we grow up, we each become engaged in different kinds of work and make an effort to learn the skills, abilities, knowledge, and qualities, we need to serve. Be it as a farmer, a doctor, a teacher, a scientist, a musician, or a factory worker. You…

  • Working Hard For The Benefit Of All Grade 2 Set 6 Lesson 17

    LESSON 17: WORKING HARD FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL The last lesson was about service – and how we need to work hard and make an effort every day for the benefit of humanity. Taking ‘Abdu’l-Bahá as the Perfect Example, we see how there is no time to be idle (or bored!) One way to…

  • Living A Virtuous Life Grade 2 Set 6 Lesson 16

    LESSON 16: LIVING A VIRTUOUS LIFE The next 3 lessons are about devoting our lives to service. What does that mean: to devote our lives to service? How do we even start to do this with so much going on in our lives every day?  The first step in this process is to live a virtuous…

  • Devoting One’s Life To Service Ruhi book 3 Grade 2 Set 6

    THE THREE LESSONS IN THIS SET ARE AS FOLLOWS: LESSON 16: Living a Virtuous Life LESSON 17: Working Hard for the Benefit of All LESSON 18: Working in a Spirit of Service THE PRAYER WE WILL BE MEMORIZING IS: O Thou kind Lord! These lovely children are the handiwork of the fingers of Thy might …

  • Being A Friend To The Whole Human Race Grade 2 Set 5 Lesson 15

    True friends care for each other. They enjoy spending time together, and each wants what is best for the other. If we see our friends are sad, we do what we can to bring joy to their hearts. If a friend is sick, we want to make sure he or she is well cared for.…

  • Being Trustworthy Grade 2 Set 5 Lesson 14

    LESSON 14: BEING TRUSTWORTHY What does trusting another person look like? Here are some ideas of what a trustworthy person looks like to start with. A person you can trust: What does trusting in God look like? For lessons 14 and 15 we will continue to memorize the prayer below O Lord! Unto Thee I…

  • God Is Our Best Friend Grade 2 Set 5 Lesson 13

    LESSON 13: GOD IS OUR BEST FRIEND In set five of grade 2 lessons, we’re looking at how to be a good friend. Lesson 13 focuses on the one true friend, that we will always have by our side – God. Because he loves each one of us and cares for us all, He overlooks our…

  • Cooperation With Others Grade 2 Set 4 Lesson 12

    LESSON 12: COOPERATION WITH OTHERS Many things cannot be done by one person alone. Without cooperation, little can be accomplished in this world. Think of all the people of the past who have worked together to help improve the world! Advances in medicine, the quality of the food we grow, discover ways to communicate with…

  • Importance Of Unity Grade 2 Set 4 Lesson 10

    LESSON 10: IMPORTANCE OF UNITY This lesson is all about living in Harmony, and about the importance of unity to help us achieve the ideal living space not just in our homes, but worldwide. For lessons 10 to 12 we will memorize the prayer below O Lord God! Make us as waves of the sea, as…

  •  Importance Of Justice Grade 2 Set 4 Lesson 11

    LESSON 11:  IMPORTANCE OF JUSTICE We know that all the peoples of the world are meant to live in unity as one family. In a family, everyone is treated with fairness. We learn to find ways to work together for everyone’s benefit. The well-being of every member is connected to the well-being of the family…

  • Living In Harmony With Others Grade 2 Set 4

    WELCOME TO SET 4: Living In Harmony With Others THE THREE LESSONS IN THIS SET ARE AS FOLLOWS: Importance of Unity Importance of Justice Cooperation with Others THE PRAYER WE WILL BE MEMORIZING IS: O Lord God! Make us as waves of the sea, as flowers of the garden, united, agreed through the bounties of Thy love.…

  • Searching For Truth Grade 2 Set 3 Lesson 9

    LESSON 9: SEARCHING FOR TRUTH From the earliest days of our lives, we are seeking to make sense of the world around us, and our thirst for knowledge is great. Our natural desire is to look for answers and search for truth. Many factors influence us as we progress in our development—whether it is physical, intellectual, or…

  • Channeling Our Knowledge Into Service Grade 2 Set 3 Lesson 8

    LESSON 8: CHANNELING OUR KNOWLEDGE INTO SERVICE What knowledge do we have that can be channeled into service? Can we make a card for a neighbor? Can we help the elderly by teaching them a new skill like using Zoom? We are told that when we perform service to the best of our ability, it…