The DISCIPLE Bible Study Program

The DISCIPLE Bible Study program is:

Enriching – Spending dedicated time in God’s Word gives greater meaning to your life. Informational – Learn the overarching Biblical themes that tie the Old and New Testaments together as well as the stories of the Christian faith.

Transformational - Priorities of heart and life will be changed by those who invest themselves in this Bible study.

Faith deepening – Even those who have been Christians for many years experience a deepening of faith unlike any other Bible study.

Fellowship – Develop deep and lasting friendships in these small groups that meet weekly to study, reflect, pray and grow together.

Whether you are a new believer or have been a Christian for many, many years, the DISCIPLE Bible Study program is designed for all who want to grow in their understanding of Scripture and of what it means to be a Disciple of Jesus Christ.

DISCIPLE 1

DISCIPLE 1 is a 34-week overview of the Bible. Beginning with Genesis and continuing through Revelation, participants will read approximately 80% of the Bible during this life-changing study. Students have daily assignments in the Bible and study manual and they discuss these assignments in their weekly group meeting. Each of the 34 chapters in the study manual has a theme word and a theme verse that provides a perspective from which to read and think about the Scripture readings of the week. Come to this study prepared to spend thirty to forty minutes in discipline daily study as you prepare for the two-hour weekly class meeting. Come also prepared to dialogue and interact with a group of people who are just like you who are seeking to go “higher up and further in” on their journey of faith.

“Jesus said, ‘If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’”
-John 8:31-32

DISCIPLE 2

DISCIPLE 2 is an in-depth study of Genesis, Exodus, Luke and Acts. Genesis and Exodus are foundational books of the Bible that cover creation, Noah and the ark, the call of Abraham, the stories of Moses, the Ten Commandments and much more! The writings of Dr. Luke, who wrote both Luke and Acts, cover more of the New Testament than any other single author including Paul. From the first chapter of Luke through the last chapter of Acts, the Holy Spirit is active in a very powerful way. These writings are very readable and convey information and an excitement about the early church that are not to be found anywhere else in the Bible.

The emphasis of this 32-week study is both to understand the text (Into the Word) and to allow the text to challenge and inspire the student to respond in practical ways (Into the World). In addition to the Bible study, each lesson identifies one spiritual discipline to experience during the week.

“Do not be afraid; for see-I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.”
Luke 2:10-11

DISCIPLE 3

The Prophets in the Old Testament, from Isaiah to Malachi and the Letters of Paul in the New Testament are the books read in DISCIPLE 3. By studying the prophets and learning of the mistakes made by God’s people in the past, we can hopefully avoid making those same mistakes going forward as the church of Christ. The writings of Paul are instructional, challenging and thought provoking for the serious Bible student. A 32-week study.

“Those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.”
Isaiah 40:31

DISCIPLE 4

“Being faithful community, we freely choose to be bound together as the people of God.” This is an example of one of the “Marks of Faithful Community” from DISCIPLE 4. As the Writings in the Old Testament (Esther, Nehemiah, Psalms, Proverbs and more!) and the writings of the apostle John in the New Testament are read, students are constantly reminded that life lived in faithful community is the answer to the “Human Condition.” A 32-week study. DISCIPLE 1 is a pre-requisite.

“ Let anyone who has an ear listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches.”
Revelation 3:22