Ruhi Book 3 Children’s Classes and Brilliant Star: First Branch Course (Grade 2)

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Ruhi Book 3 Children’s Classes – First Branch Course
Edition 1.1.1.PE June 2024

These nine lessons are the first in a series for kids who have completed the first year of children’s classes in Ruhi Book 3, Grade 1. Nine lessons are arranged in three sets. Each set has a theme, and three lessons address key concepts in that theme. Kids are encouraged to develop their skills in creative drama and visual arts. Brilliant Star content below can supplement the materials in the published lessons. The themes listed are one approach provided for reference.

Download the First Branch book of lessons here.

 

First Set: Prayer

> Lesson 1.1: Prayer is conversation with God

Prayer is conversation with God. As we pray each day, our love for God grows stronger and our souls become more joyful.

Themes: Turning to God in prayer; qualities of enkindlement thankfulness, detachment

Quotes:

O Lord!  I am a child; enable me to grow beneath the shadow of Thy loving-kindness.  I am a tender plant; cause me to be nurtured through the outpourings of the clouds of Thy bounty.  I am a sapling of the garden of love; make me into a fruitful tree. Thou art the Mighty and the Powerful, and Thou art the All-Loving, the All-Knowing, the All-Seeing.—‘Abdu’l-Bahá

Intone, O My servant, the verses of God that have been received by thee, as intoned by them who have drawn nigh unto Him, that the sweetness of thy melody may kindle thine own soul, and attract the hearts of all men.—Bahá’u’lláh

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> Lesson 1.2: Prayer is spiritual food

Prayer is food for the soul. It brings our souls life and strength.

Themes: Turning to God in prayer; qualities of enkindlement thankfulness, detachment

Quote: It is the greatest longing of every soul who is attracted to the Kingdom of God to find time to turn with entire devotion to his Beloved, so as to seek His bounty and blessing and immerse himself in the ocean of communion, entreaty and supplication.—‘Abdu’l-Bahá

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> Lesson 1.3: Prayer: Focusing our thoughts on God

When we pray, we are in the presence of God and act with humility and reverence. Themes: Turning to God in prayer; qualities of enkindlement thankfulness, detachment

Quote: O Son of Light! Forget all save Me and commune with My spirit. This is of the essence of My command, therefore turn unto it.—Bahá’u’lláh

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> Lesson 2.1: The fortress of God’s love

We are constantly protected and nurtured by God’s love. It is lke a mighty building that nothing can break through.

Themes: Adhering to the laws of God; qualities of contentment, courage, and faithfulness

Quotes:

O my God! O my God! Unite the hearts of Thy servants, and reveal to them Thy great purpose. May they follow Thy commandments and abide in Thy law. Help them, O God, in their endeavor, and grant them strength to serve Thee. O God! Leave them not to themselves, but guide their steps by the light of Thy knowledge, and cheer their hearts by Thy love. Verily, Thou art their Helper and their Lord.—Bahá’u’lláh

O Son of Being! My love is My stronghold; he that entereth therein is safe and secure, and he that turneth away shall surely stray and perish.—Bahá’u’lláh

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> Lesson 2.2: Following God’s Laws

We obey God’s laws out of love and offer service to humanity. We show our faith by following God’s commandments.

Themes: Adhering to the laws of God; qualities of contentment, courage, and faithfulness

Quote: The Tongue of My power hath, from the heaven of My omnipotent glory, addressed to My creation these words: “Observe My commandments, for the love of My beauty.”—Bahá’u’lláh 

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> Lesson 2.3: Laws and teachings are a lamp

God’s laws are like a lamp that illumines our path. We’re told not to look at our weaknesses but rely on God’s assistance.

Themes: Adhering to the laws of God; qualities of contentment, courage, and faithfulness

Quote: Know assuredly that My commandments are the lamps of My loving providence among My servants, and the keys of My mercy for My creatures.
—Bahá’u’lláh

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> Lesson 3.1: Seek the knowledge of God

Out of love, we seek to know more about God through His Manifestations. We also see God in all of creation.

Themes: Seeking knowledge; qualities of humility, purity, truthfulness, and justice

Quotes:
O my God! O my God! Thou seest these children who are the twigs of the tree of life, the birds of the meads of salvation, the pearls of the ocean of Thy grace, the roses of the garden of Thy guidance.

     O God, our Lord! We sing Thy praise, bear witness to Thy sanctity and implore fervently the heaven of Thy mercy to make us lights of guidance, stars shining above the horizons of eternal glory amongst mankind, and to teach us a knowledge which proceedeth from Thee. Yá Bahá’u’l-Abhá!—‘Abdu’l‑Bahá
 

The purpose of God in creating man hath been, and will ever be, to enable him to know his Creator and to attain His Presence.—Bahá’u’lláh

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> Lesson 3.2: Knowledge is essential for human progress

We need to seek knowledge of the sciences and the arts as well as spiritual subjects in order to build a better world.  

Themes: Seeking knowledge; qualities of humility, purity, truthfulness, and justice

Quote: Exert every effort to acquire the various branches of knowledge and true understanding. Strain every nerve to achieve both material and spiritual accomplishments.—‘Abdu’l-Bahá

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> Lesson 3.3: Search after truth

We learn about the world by searching for truth. Light is good from whatever lamp it shines. We must keep our minds open at all times.

Themes: Seeking knowledge; qualities of humility, purity, truthfulness, and justice

Quotes: He must search after the truth to the utmost of his ability and exertion, that God may guide him in the paths of His favour and the ways of His mercy.
—Bahá’u’lláh

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Updated on 6.24.25