Bible Study - Disciple
 Do You Hunger for a better understanding of the Word of God and desire a
deeper fellowship through prayer and study with other Christians? Based on
the small group model of Jesus and the 12 disciples, these nine-month
explorations of the scriptures are aimed at developing strong Christian
leaders using trained teachers.
With the Bible as the primary text, the two-hour sessions
consist of a 20-minute video feature presented by a Bible scholar
along with a group discussion. A daily commitment of
30-45
minutes of personal Bible study is required of each
participant. Seasonal breaks are arranged during holidays.
Graduates receive a certificate from their church.
The Courses
Six Bible study classes in the DISCIPLE and Christian
Believer series are offered cooperatively among five
United Methodist churches in Irving, Texas. beginning the
first week of September and then continuing through May. An exception to this is the schedule is the Short-Term
Disciple Bible Study class which meets for eight weeks for
those who are unable to attend full-time studies.
During the course other adult, youth and children's
activities are offered concurrently at FUMC so
Disciple course
nights can be a family night at the church. Nursery services
are provided as well. Have a quick dinner and come on down with
the whole family for an evening of fellowship and learning
about God's precious Word.
The Short-Term and Disciple I Bible Studies provide
an initial overview of the Bible. These graduates are invited to register in any of the
other Disciple offerings II, III and V. (Note: The Christian Believer
class does not require DISCIPLE I as a prerequisite. )
The Course fees are as follows:
| Course |
Fee |
|
DISCIPLE |
$40.00 |
|
Short-Term DISCIPLE |
$40.00 |
|
Christian Believer |
$20.00 |
The full payment is due at the
first session to the church where the class meets.
The cost includes a student manual, use of the videos
and use of other materials supplied in the course.
DISCIPLE 1
"BECOMING DISCIPLES THROUGH BIBLE STUDY"
This is the foundational course. It must be
completed before enrolling in any other DISCIPLE classes
(except the Short-Term DISCIPLE).
Course Start Date and Time: Tuesday night, September 15,
6:30 - 8:15 PM
Course Location: FUMC Fellowship Hall
Instructor: Bill Monty,
A 34-week study that moves through the biblical
story from Creation to the New Jerusalem. The purpose of this course is to
develop biblically nourished persons committed to lives as disciples of
Jesus Christ.
DISCIPLE II "INTO
THE WORD - INTO THE WORLD"
Course Start Date and Time: TBD
Course Location: TBD
Instructor: TBD
A 32-week study of
Genesis - Exodus and
Luke - Acts prepared for adult and youth graduates of DISCIPLE 1: BECOMING
DISCIPLES THROUGH BIBLE STUDY. This study emphasizes the rhythm of
coming to God and going for God, of being in the Word and in the world individually and
corporately.
DISCIPLE III
"REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE"
Course Start Date and Time: TBD
Course Location: TBD
Instructor: TBD
A 32-week study of The Old Testament Prophets and the
New Testament Letters
of Paul available to graduates of DISCIPLE 1. It calls clergy and laity to disciplined
Bible study that will result in a ministering community nourished by Scripture.
DISCIPLE IV
"UNDER THE TREE OF LIFE"
Course Start Date and Time: TBD
Course Location: TBD
Instructor: TBD
A 32-week study of Old Testament Writings and
the Gospel of John; 1,2,3 John; James; Jude and Revelation in the New Testament. This
phase of Disciple is available graduates of DISCIPLE 1. It continues to call clergy and laity to
serious, disciplined Bible study that will result in development of biblically nourished
servant-leaders.
DISCIPLE V
"Jesus in the Gospels"
Course Start Date and Time: TBD
Course Location: TBD
Instructor: TBD
This is the first study in the
DISCIPLE second Generation Studies line. This 30-week
study concentrates on the portraits of Jesus that
emerges form the four Gospels. It takes critical
scholarship seriously and therefore requires of DISCIPLE
1 graduates skill in comparing and analyzing various
gospel passages and biblical knowledge that enables them
to place particular New Testament passages about Jesus
in their Old Testament context.
Short-Term
DISCIPLE "Invitation to the New Testament"
Course Start Date and Time: TBD
Course Location: TBD
Instructor: TBD
This is a new 8-week, in-depth,
high-commitment Bible study modeled after the basic
design of the DISCIPLE course using Matthew's Gospel as
the starting point to explore how the New Testament
writers and the early Christian community wrestled with
the coming of Jesus - his life, actions, mission, death
and resurrection - and the implications of his arrival
for their lives and their communities of faith. (An Old
Testament class will be offered in January 2006.)
Christian Believer "Knowing God With
Heart and Mind"
Course Start Date and Time: TBD
Course Location: TBD
Instructor: TBD
Christian Believer is a 30-week study integrating the
Bible with the basic beliefs of the Christian faith. The
goal of the Christian believer is to make available the
substance of the Christian faith that the church has
confessed through its long history as a way of
connecting to God and living faithfully.
Disciple Bible Study
For more information regarding the DISCIPLE Bible
study courses, please contact the church office at 972-253-3531.
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