Crete United Methodist Church
Sunday, May 20, 2012
A Historic Church for a New Millennium

Disciple Classes

 

DISCIPLE Bible Study has been experienced by thousands throughout the world since its beginning and by many here at CUMC in the last 8 years.  It has proved to be a tremendous means to spritual growth.

 

DISCIPLE Bible Study requires no previous knowledge of or experience with the Bible.

 

DISCIPLE Bible Study provides an opportunity to discover the life-transforming power of the Scriptures while building close relationships to others.

 

The purpose of DISCIPLE may be expressed in the words of Ephesians 4:12: “to equip the saints (all Christians) for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.”

 

1.  BECOMING DISCIPLES THROUGH BIBLE STUDY

  • 34 week study for adults and youth
  • The study moves through the biblical story from creation to the New Jerusalem
  • Small group discussions of Scripture based on careful study and preparation
  • A video tape presentation in each session featuring pastors, teachers, and scholars
  • The aim is transformation, not just information
Completion of this study is very helpful in  participating in the other three
 
No classes scheduled
 
 

  2.      INTO THE WORD INTO THE WORLD

  • 32 week study of Genesis-Exodus and Luke-Acts
  • Teaches basic study skills for going deeper into the Scripture
  • Links Bible study to service in the world
  • Emphasizes practice of the spiritual disciplines
  • Encourages Sabbath-keeping as trusting
 God calls for evaluating and reordering life’s priorities
 
** This course will not be available this year
 
 

 3.      REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE

  • 32 week study of the Prophets and Paul’s letters
  • Identifies God’s people as a community of memory
  • Sees the Prophets and Paul’s writing in historical and geographical context
  • Introduces context portfolio of charts and maps
  • Understands Bible study as a call to repentance—to turn life toward God
 Echoes the call of the prophets and Paul to put God first—to be a community of obedience
 
** This course will not be available this year
 
 

  4.      UNDER THE TREE OF LIFE

  • 32 week study of the Writings (OT poetic, wisdom and historical literature), the Gospel of John, and Revelation
  • Addresses community and individual life
  • Appeals to the senses and emotions through words, images, dance, music
  • Taps into the power of the Psalms with a psalm of the week
  • Shows the distinctive character of the Gospel of John
 Provides a video-led worship experience of the Book of Revelation
 
** This course will not be available this year
  
 
SECOND GENERATION STUDIES

 1.      JESUS IN THE GOSPELS

 
  •   30-week study that builds on the DISCIPLE foundation
  •   Uses a different format and approach
  •   Looks more closely at the Gospels
  •   Focuses on the portrait of Jesus found in each Gospel
  •   Aims at transformation, not just information

          DISCIPLE

  •   Focuses on the disciple as learner, believer, follower, proclaimer, servant
  •   Provides the mutual support of the small group for study, prayer, and preparation for servanthood.
  •   Assumes the Bible is the key to renewal in the church.
  •   Affirms that the Bible as we now have it was formed as it is in order for God to speak to us.
  •   Gives Old and New Testaments equal time.
  •   Draws upon the work of scholars to understand
 ** This course will not be available this year
 
If you would like to participate in any of the Disciple Groups listed above, call the church office at (708) 672-8353.