Disciple Bible Study Program

Clemmons United Methodist Church

"If you make my word your home you will indeed be my disciples."
- John 8:31 -
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The Disciple Program

Disciple is a program of disciplined bible study aimed at developing strong Christian leaders.  Disciple focuses on the disciple as learner, believer, follower, proclaimer, servant. Disciple provides the fellowship of the small group for study, prayer, and preparation for servanthood. Disciple assumes that the Bible is the key to renewal in the church. Disciple affirms that the canon was formed as it is in order for God to speak to us. Disciple gives Old and New Testaments equal time, emphasizing the wholeness of the Bible as the revelation of God. Disciple draws upon the work of scholars to aid understanding of the Bible.  The purpose of the Disciple may be expressed in the words of Ephesians 4:12: "to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ."

-- "Into the Word Into The World" Disciple II Handbook (copyright 1991 by Graded Press)


Disciple I Study:  "Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study"

  • Thirty-three week program (34 lessons) that chronologically covers the Bible from Genesis through Revelation
  • Bishop Richard Wilke is the author of this series
  • Bible study group consists of 8-12 participants and 2 leaders
  • Groups meet weekly for 2.5 hours
  • The last session is a weekend retreat
  • Graduates of Disciple I can gain deeper understanding by taking Disciple II , Disciple III or Disciple IV

Disciple II Study:  "Into The Word Into The World"

  • Thirty-two week program (32 lessons) that builds on the foundation set by Disciple I
  • Bishop Richard Wilke is the author of this series
  • The Biblical focus of the study is the in depth reading of Genesis, Exodus, Luke and Acts
  • Bible study group consists of 8-12 participants and 2 leaders
  • Groups meet weekly for 2.5 hours
  • The last session is a weekend retreat

Disciple III Study: "Remember Who You Are"

  • Thirty-two week program (32 lessons) that also builds on the foundation set by Disciple I
  • Bishop Richard Wilke is the author of this series
  • The prophets and letters of Paul are the focus of this study
  • Bible study group consists of 8-12 participants and 2 leaders
  • Groups meet weekly for 2.5 hours
  • The last session is a weekend retreat

Disciple IV Study: "Under The Tree Of Life"

  • Thirty-two week program (32 lessons) that completes the Disciple I series
  • Bishop Richard Wilke is the author of this series
  • The Writings, John and Revelation are the focus of this study
  • Bible study group consists of 8-12 participants and 2 leaders
  • Groups meet weekly for 2.5 hours
  • The last session is a weekend retreat (Friday night (Lesson 31), Saturday Morning (Lesson 32)

 

2nd Generation Disciple: "Jesus In The Gospels"

  • Thirty week program (30 lessons) which requires the completion of Disciple I
  • Leander E. Keck is the author of this study
  • A scholarly study of the four Gospels and how each portrays Jesus.
  • Comparing and analyzing the Gospel passage
  • Bible study group consists of 8-12 participants and 2 leaders
  • Groups meet weekly for 2.5 hours

Youth Disciple I Study:  "Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study"

  • Thirty-three week program (34 lessons) that chronologically covers the Bible from Genesis through Revelation
  • Bishop Richard Wilke is the author of this series
  • This program is directed toward the youth (9th - 12th high school students)
  • Bible study group consists of 8-12 participants and 2 leaders
  • Groups meet weekly for 2.0 hours
  • The last session is a weekend retreat
  • Graduates of Disciple I can gain deeper understanding by taking Disciple II , Disciple III or Disciple IV


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Last Updated 05/01/2004