The Disciple Bible
Study takes you beyond a mere 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. The Disciple series enables you
to grasp Biblical narrative and to understand the historical and social
context of the Bible’s development.
While Disciple
will inform you, its primary purpose is to transform you. The Disciple
series has three components. Disciple I is a 34-week introduction
to Hebrew scripture and the New Testament. It covers 80% of the Bible.
Disciple II and III are 32-week in-depth courses. Disciple II examines
Genesis, Exodus, Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. Disciple III examines
the Hebrew prophets and the Letters of Paul.
Disciple I Class, 2000
Disciple
Class Levels
Disciple
Bible Study classes do not have to be taken in order, but you should
start with Disciple I if possible before taking the other classes.
BECOMING DISCIPLES THROUGH BIBLE STUDY
A 34-week study that moves through the biblical story from Creation
to the New Jerusalem. There is a Youth version of this study, which
is written on a more appropriate level for high school youth. The
hoped-for results of the program are to develop biblically nourished
persons committed to live as disciples.
DISCIPLE: INTO THE WORD INTO THE WORLD
A 32-week study of GenesisExodus and LukeActs prepared for
adult and youth graduates of DISCIPLE: 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: REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE
A 32-week study of The Prophets and The Letters of Paul available
to adult and youth who are graduates of DISCIPLE: BECOMING DISCIPLES
THROUGH BIBLE STUDY. It calls clergy and laity to disciplined Bible
study that will result in a ministering community nourished by Scripture.
DISCIPLE: UNDER THE TREE OF LIFE
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 to adult and youth graduates of DISCIPLE:
BECOMING DISCIPLES THROUGH BIBLE STUDY. It continues to call clergy
and laity to serious, disciplined Bible study that will result in
development of biblically nourished servant-leaders.
Resources
Below
is a list of web sites that offer different resources for further
study and inquiry. Very often, we have found that our studies make
us want to know more. There are also links below to more information
about Discipleship itself and the community of other Christians who
are participating in the study. The links below respresent viewpoints
from a number of different faiths, but all are windows into perspectives,
histories, and cultures relevant to the study.
http://www.beadisciple.com/
Be A Disciple
Congratulations! You have entered the BeADisciple Online Community.
Bishop Dick and Julia Wilke invite you to join our open community
as we share in the Word of God. The BeADisciple online community is
a ministry of the Institute for Discipleship, Southwestern College,
Winfield, Kansas.
Links to official Disciple Bible Study Series materials prepared by
the United Methodist Publishing House are provided on this site. Official
Training Events are also listed. We celebrate the Disciple Bible Study
Series and pray this online community serves as a place where you
can network with others in the Word of God for the People of God.
This site also has forums for Disciple Bible Study participants where
they can post and discuss with one another.
http://www.institutefordiscipleship.org/
The Institute for Discipleship
The Institute for Discipleship is a ministry extension of Southwestern
College in Winfield, Kansas. It was established to accomplish two
aims:
(1) to encourage college students toward careers in ministry by helping
provide internships and other such opportunities for exploration and
discernment and,
(2) to provide highly-focused learning experiences for people beyond
college and seminary, from volunteers to full-time staff.
The institute makes use of the latest in internet technology that
gathers people into online communities. We also invite them to the
Southwestern College campus for educational events relevant to their
ministries. The internet, along with highly interactive software and
well-designed programs, allows the institute to have a world-wide
reach.
http://www.biblegateway.com/
Bible Gateway
An excellent resource that lets you search many different versions
of the bible by passage or keyword. Includes a scripture of the day
and other good research tools. Also has an audio bible search online
that will read your results to you aloud.
www.bibletexts.com
BibleTexts.com
The BibleTexts.com website is a non-denominational, free service that
is dedicated to fellow-Christians everywhere and to all people who
seek a thoroughly honest understanding of the Bible, of earliest Christianity,
and of the unconditional love (agape) that is at the heart of Christian
practice. Though this website is produced and administered by one
individual and is purposely not affiliated with or sponsored by any
church or other organization, the BibleTexts.com website producer/administrator
is a very active and supportive church member and is also united in
very genuine and meaningful fellowship with Christians of all denominations.
The textual commentary and other original work contained in this website
are based upon Hebrew and Greek texts and other biblical research
tools that are widely recognized internationally as definitive standards
in biblical scholarship. (You may browse the BibleTexts.com bibliography.)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/
The Catholic Encyclopedia
Designed to present its readers with the full body of Catholic teaching,
the Encyclopedia contains not only precise statements of what the
Church as defined, but also an impartial record of different views
of acknowledged authority on all disputed questions. In all things
the object of the Encyclopedia is to give the whole truth without
prejudice, national, political or factional. In the determination
of the truth the most recent and acknowledged scientific methods are
employed, and the results of the latest research in theology, philosophy,
history, apologetics, archæology, and other sciences are given
careful consideration. Includes links to Catholic Almanac,list/history
of Catholic church fathers/saints and online Bibles.
http://www.pbministries.org/books/gill/gills_archive.htm
John Gill's Archive
A Baptist source that includes the sermons and expositions of John
Gill (1697-1771). It includes interesting perspectives on just about
every aspect of the bible and Christianity you could think of. Includes
links to archives of the works of other famous preachers of history.
also includes links to other Baptist resources like the history of
the Baptist Church, etc.
http://www.greatsite.com/timeline-english-bible-history/index.html
The History of the English Bible
Covers the history and versions of the English Bible from the first
hand written manuscript in 1380 A.D. to the New King James Version
in 1982.
http://www.jesusplusnothing.com/jesus66books.htm
Jesus in the Bible
The Bible is about Jesus. He is pictured or mentioned in each of the
66 books as well as in countless ways in the lives of different characters
in the Bible. Has a breakdown on how his is pictured in each of the
books.
http://www.jesusplusnothing.com/index.htm
Jesus Plus Nothing
Site for Christ Centered bible studies. Includes links to a Daily
Thought and a Bible Search Engine. I don't particularly care for the
"Heaven Test" which appears to presuppose that admittance
to Heaven is based on works, but the site has other good resources.
http://www.bible.org/
The Biblical Studies Foundation
Home of the New English Translation (NET) Bible. Includes an online
NET bible, a downloadable NET for palm pilot, and other great resources.
http://www.logos.com/
Logos Research Systems
One-stop shopping for tons of different bible and religious software.
Includes E-books you can buy and download to your hard drive.
http://fp.thebeers.f9.co.uk/feasts_of_the_lord.htm
The Feasts of The LORD
A listing and description of the traditional Jewish feasts and holidays
in the bible. Has other interesting links to resources from a Judaic
point of view. Has a link to a description of Islam and the pillars
of Islam.
http://www.memri.org/
MEMRI - Middle East Media Research Institute
Translates news and wire stories from Middle Eastern news agencies
into English so you can read what they are printing about world news
in Eastern countries. Very interesting to read what they print about
the West and about themselves. Includes news stories from within Iraq.
http://www.sacred-texts.com/index.htm
Sacred Texts Archive
Includes many of the key texts of different world religions from Christianity
to Mormonism. Includes many Eastern religious texts such as Confucianism,
Islam, etc. Even includes texts on Zorastrianism and African religions.
http://www.newadvent.org/fathers/3801.htm
The Council of Nicea
The complete text of the Council of Nicea including the Creed, Cannons,
and Synodal Letter.
http://history.hanover.edu/texts/trent.html
The Council of Trent
The canons and decrees of the sacred and oecumenical Council of Trent,Ed.
and trans. J. Waterworth (London: Dolman, 1848)
http://www.frontpagemag.com/Articles/ReadArticle.asp?ID=184
Why Islam Can’t Join the Modern World
An interesting article on Christianity vs. Islam and why some Islamic
countries do not care for Western culture. Definitely an opinionated
article, but still interesting. Disclaimer: the author's views are
his own, and not necessarily the views of Chillicothe UMC.
http://www.biblestudy.org/
BibleStudy.org
"This Web site is created by Barnabas Ministries, a service organization
dedicated to bringing the truth of God and His word to the world through
the Internet. As for the material on this site, the speakers and writers
at www.biblestudy.org are from various churches, service organizations
and home fellowships. None of them are members of or affiliated with
this ministry." Site contains answers to many common questions
from new Christians. Search questions and topics by menu or submit
your own questions.
For More
Information
For more information
about joining a Disciple Bible Study class, please contact our church
office at 660-646-2580 or e-mail our church secretary at jenp@chilliumc.org.
