Gleanings Course Study 2025 Session #6

Exploring the Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh: Session 6 with Peter Terry

Join us for the sixth session of our 17-part series, ‘Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh,’ facilitated by Peter Terry. In this session, Peter delves into the spiritual teachings of Bahá’u’lláh, discusses the importance of places associated with his life, and the profound impact of understanding the Faith through Bahá’u’lláh’s perspective. We explore themes of spiritual blindness versus physical blindness, the blessings of Bahá’í holy sites, and the virtues of self-discipline and sacrifice. Tune in for insightful commentary and deeper understanding of these essential spiritual teachings.

00:00 Introduction and Session Overview
01:09 Facilitator Introduction: Meet Peter Terry
03:09 Technical Difficulties and Course Structure
04:48 Review of Previous Lesson
07:39 Exploring the Fifth Lesson
10:38 Themes and Commentary in Gleanings
17:14 The Role of Manifestations and Progressive Revelation
33:46 Sacrifice and Suffering in the Path of God
42:46 Understanding Baha’u’llah’s Glory
43:15 Technical Difficulties and Communication
44:01 Invitation for Feedback and Interaction
45:50 Starting the Sixth Session
48:10 Introduction to the Themes of the Week
50:44 The Significance of Sacred Places
52:22 The Manifestation of Baha’u’llah
56:30 The Proofs of Revelation
58:04 Material vs. Spiritual Blindness
01:01:56 Worldly Leadership and Politics
01:02:51 Blessed Locations and Predictions
01:07:59 The Future of Sacred Sites
01:19:27 The Importance of Spiritual Integrity
01:25:07 The Promise of a Calamity and Future Unity
01:31:39 Final Thoughts and Next Steps