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| “If you make my word your home you will indeed be my disciples.” |
| John 8:31 (The Jerusalem Bible) |
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| Disciple Bible Study |
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| Lovers Lane United Methodist Church offers Disciple Bible Study classes for people who are interested. |
| The classes run for 32 or 34 weeks with a weekly meeting lasting two-hours. |
| Classes for 2009 begin in September. See below for specific time and dates. |
| Child care is available when reserved in advance. The class fee is $50 and includes a study manual. |
| For more information, contact Rev. Mai Le, 214.706.9634 (mle@llumc.org). |
| Disciples Bible Study |
| The Disciple Bible Study Series takes you well beyond a simple, short-term study of scripture. Disciple leads you into a deeper understanding about who you are, who God is, and what your relationship with God may be. While Disciple will inform you, its primary purpose is to transform you into a biblically and spiritually based disciple of Jesus Christ. |
| Completing Disciple I is a prerequisite before participating in II, III, IV. Disciple II, III, IV, may be taken in any order. |
| Disciple I: Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study |
| Disciple I is a 34-week study (17 weeks on the Old Testament and 17 weeks on the New Testament), covering most of the books of the Bible. The study is based upon a different theme each week which is explored through reading of extended portions of scripture. The learning process is accomplished through open discussion of Biblical issues and working in smaller groups to examine the meaning of the scripture for our discipleship. Disciple I serve as the basic study for those which follow in the disciple series. |
Disciple II: Into The Word - Into The World
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| PREREQUISITE: DISCIPLE I |
| This 32 week study focuses equally on both the Old and New Testaments with concentration on Genesis, Exodus, Luke, Acts and other related Scriptures. Disciple II proclaims the transforming power of Scripture and teaches Bible study skills that take participants deeper into the Scriptures. The study emphasizes the rhythm of coming to God and going for God, of being in the Word and in the world, individually and corporately, approaching all experiences of life as opportunities for example and service. |
Disciple III: Remember Who You Are
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| PREREQUISITE: DISCIPLE I (not offered this session) |
| Disciple III is a 32-week study which concentrates on the writings of the Old Testament Prophets and the letters of Paul. |
| Disciple IV: Under The Tree Of Life |
| PREREQUISITE: DISCIPLE I |
| Disciple IV is a 32-week study which concentrates on the writings of the Old Testament (Ruth, Esther, Job, Psalms, Ecclesiastes, Daniel), the Gospel of John, John’s letters in the New Testament, and Revelation. |
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| Disciple 2009-2010 Classes |
| Duration |
Meets |
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Facilitator |
Click to Register Online |
| I – 34 wks |
Mon 6-8pm |
9/14/099 |
Jason Haley |
Registration closed |
| II – 32 wks |
Tue 6-8 pm |
10/20/09 |
Bob Knott |
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| II – 32 wks |
Sun 9-10:45am |
9/20/09 |
Dan Garner |
Registration closed |
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- A minimum of 10 people required for each class.
- Cost is $50.0 per person for books and material. Scholarship is available.
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| How do I register? |
| Email: mle@llumc.org |
| Visit the registration table at CFC, and in front Asbury Hall on September 6 and September 13. |
| Call Mai Le, 214.706.9634 |
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If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples. |
John 8:31 |
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| History of Disciple Bible Study |
| In March 1986, a group of 18 ministers and biblical scholars gathered in Flower Mound, Texas. Each was committed to a dream of developing a Bible study for training Christian disciples. Together they shaped the dream into a vision of what became DISCIPLE: BECOMING DISCIPLES THROUGH BIBLE STUDY.
In July 1989, three years after the Flower Mound gathering that gave birth to DISCIPLE, word had come across the church that lives were being changed and churches renewed. |
| Following this ground-breaking work of what became known as Disciple I, a series of Disciple Bible Studies were developed to enable further in-depth Biblical studies. These include: |
- DISCIPLE II: INTO THE WORD INTO THE WORLD
- DISCIPLE III: REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE
- DISCIPLE IV: UNDER THE TREE OF LIFE
- JESUS IN THE GOSPELS
- CHRISTIAN BELIEVER
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| NOTE: Successful completion of a Disciple I class is a prerequisite to Disciple II, III, IV, Jesus in the Gospels or Christian Believer. |
| Disciple is a Biblical term which means “learner” and the church is entrusted with the task of making disciples for Jesus Christ. When Jesus calls “Follow me,” acceptance of His call commits oneself into living a life of discipleship modeled after Jesus’ life. This is a life of constantly listening, learning, witnessing, and serving. While this seems to be a daunting task, a follower of Jesus Christ is never alone because the church is there to lead the way, to enable, and to support. |
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| What other say about Disciple Bible Study |
| Today, Disciple Bible Study is considered an ecumenical study, being used by 34 denominations. Following are excerpts from a Cokesbury web page that shares testimonies by people who have taken this study. |
| “It has been my privilege and blessing, and I use those words in their truest sense, to be part of four DISCIPLE Bible study groups over the past five years. I have come to know DISCIPLE, not as a Bible study, but as a fellowship, where faith is nurtured as believers share their gifts, worries, hopes, and love under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is often said that DISCIPLE Bible study is not about information, but rather transformation. While that’s true, my experience has been one of revelation—specifically, revelations of who God is and who I am and, most importantly, who God created me to be and how I am to live my life. This revelation has come not only through the study of the Word of God, but also through intimate fellowship with newfound friends in faith. |
| Mike Hendren
Brentwood, Tennessee |
| “Beyond the experience of the actual DISCIPLE Bible study, DISCIPLE graduates have put their new knowledge and skills to work in many areas. The discipline that results from the commitment to DISCIPLE really does result in personal transformation. DISCIPLE graduates become more active members of the Body of Christ. . . . DISCIPLE graduates now chair many of our boards, committees, commissions, and task forces. They superintend our church school and chair our work area on education.” |
| Rev. Dr. Rodney Smothers and Annette Knox Bond
Atlanta , Georgia |
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