Christian Scientists when discussing the affairs of our movement, oftentimes make or agree with the statement that its growth depends on the healing of physical ills, sorrow, and sin. They may not, however, pause to think how they can further that work by individual progress in practical demonstration of the teachings of Christian Science.
On page 18 of the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," Mrs. Eddy states of Jesus: "His mission was both individual and collective. He did life's work aright not only in justice to himself, but in mercy to mortals,—to show them how to do theirs, but not to do it for them nor to relieve them of a single responsibility." In his ministry our Master healed the sick, regenerated the sinner, and raised the dead. He also taught his disciples, answering their questions and reasoning with them. He granted interviews such as the memorable one which he accorded to Nicodemus, who came to him by night. He conversed with many others, so much so that frequently the only time in which he could obtain the needed quiet for communion with God was when he withdrew to the Mount of Olives.
In addition to all this, Jesus instructed seventy other students, whom he sent out two by two before him along the route of his projected journey. This enabled them to gain experience in the healing work. Our Master and his disciples were thus found preaching the gospel or good news of the kingdom in many places, and healing the sick.
