Disciple Bible Study
We will once again offer “Disciple Bible Study: Becoming Disciples through Bible Study.” Ed Scully and Pastor Mark will be leading the class together. It will take place on either Sunday evenings or Wednesday evenings – whichever meets the schedule of those who are interested in taking the class.
There will be 30-45 minutes of reading each day, plus a 2½ hour class each week – for 34 weeks. One orientation meeting will take place Thursday, September 3rd at 7 PM, in Hartford Hall, with the first class on either September 9th or 20th.
DISCIPLE assumes that the Bible is the key to renewal in the church. It recognizes the human-divine nature of the Bible: The actual texts of Scripture were written by human beings like ourselves in their cultural settings, under the divine inspiration of God.
DISCIPLE affirms that the canon was formed as it is in order for God to speak to us. BECOMING DISCIPLES THROUGH BIBLE STUDY gives equal time to both the Old and New Testament, emphasizing the wholeness of the Bible as the revelation of God.
DISCIPLE aims at transformation, not just information, and calls on persons to submit themselves to examination by Scripture, to put themselves under the power of God’s Word, and to be changed by God’s Word. DISCIPLE invites persons to bring their experiences and struggles to the Scripture.
No previous experience with the scriptures is required. This class is wonderful for those who have never read them, as well as those who are well versed in them. Some folks who have already taken this class find it enjoyable to repeat. Have questions? Speak to Ed or Mark soon.