DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY
Disciple is a program of disciplined Bible study aimed at developing strong Christian disciples and leaders. It is a program of the United Methodist Church. Disciple provides the mutual support of the small group for study and prayer - for transformation, not just information. It addresses the hunger people have for knowledge of the Bible and a closer relationship with Jesus Christ.
Disciple classes range from 30-34 weeks in length and meet weekly for 2 - 2 ½ hrs. Classes watch a video and provide an opportunity to share your faith, ask questions, and find ways in which God can be more meaningful in your life.
Disciple I is a pre-requisite for most of the more advanced studies.
All Disciple Bible Study classes begin in September and end in May, with a Christmas break.
Following is a list of all Disciple and related Bible study classes. For more information, contact Rev. Susan Heafner-Heun (704-892-8277).
Disciple I: Becoming Disciples through Bible Study
This is a 34-week class in which you will cover 70% of the Bible, beginning with Genesis and ending with Revelation. Learn about the history, the writers, the people, the types of literature, and the meaning of the bible. Explore its meaning for today; learn how to honor and grapple with different perspectives, and grow in your commitment to being a disciple of Jesus Christ.
Disciple II: Into the word Into the World
This is a 32-week class which provides an in-depth look at Genesis-Exodus and Luke-Acts. These books contain the story of the formation of the people of God and the birth of the church, the story of salvation. Genesis and Exodus play a significant role in Torah teachings, which are the foundation of the Old Testament. The sermons, teachings and life of Jesus in Luke provide the impetus for the strong movement of the Holy Spirit in the events in Acts. Learn how to study the Bible in more depth, link Bible study to witness and service in the world, and practice spiritual disciplines to grow closer to God. Pre-requisite: Disciple 1.
Disciple III: Remember Who You Are
This 32-week class focuses on the Old Testament prophets and the letters of Paul. The prophets and Paul are continually calling their hearers and readers back to their God and to a sense of who they are as a “set apart” people. Discover how the shared memory of the people of God helps make us a community. Learn more about the history and geography of the bible. Explore how God calls us to turn our lives toward God. Pre-requisite: Disciple 1.
Disciple IV: Under the Tree of Life
In this 32-week class, you will study the Writings of the Old Testament (Job, Proverbs, Ruth, Psalms, etc.), the Gospel of John and the Revelation. This study addresses the Christian community and individual life, with an emphasis on worship. It is designed to appeal to the senses and emotions through words and images. Pre-requisite: Disciple 1.
Jesus in the Gospels: The Second Generation
This 30-week class focuses on how each of the four Gospel writers presented Jesus to his particular audience. Readings in the Gospels are augmented by passages from the Old Testament and the Apocrypha. Pre-requisite: Disciple I and one other Disciple Bible Study. Pre-requisite: none.
Christian Believer: Knowing God with Heart and Mind
A 30-week study that focuses on the foundations of Christian beliefs through Bible study, the teachings of the church, and writings of great theologians and persons of faith through the centuries. What do we mean when we talk about salvation? Who is Jesus Christ? What is faith? How does forgiveness work? Discover your own and the Church’s beliefs, and how they are connected. This class will give deeper meaning to worship, prayer life, and how you live out your faith. Pre-requisite: none.