Disciple II
INTO THE WORD INTO THE WORLD (IWIW)
- A thirty-two week study of Genesis, Exodus, Luke, and Acts
- Continues the familiar DISCIPLE format
- Teaches basic study skills for going deeper into Scripture
- Links Bible study to witness and service in the world
- Emphasizes practice of the spiritual disciplines
- Encourages sabbath-keeping as trusting God
- Calls for evaluating and reordering life’s priorities in response to God’s call.
Into the Word, Into the World
INTO THE WORD INTO THE WORLD is the second study of the DISCIPLE programme and is prepared for youth and adults who are graduates of BECOMING DISCIPLE THROUGH BIBLE STUDY (BDTBS). It builds on biblical knowledge gained through the overview of the whole Bible in BDTBS and deepens biblical understanding by probing selected portions of Scripture. Emphasis shifts from the broad view to the deeper, more detailed view.
Genesis, Exodus, Luke and Acts will be read entirely. Each week’s reading assignments will also include appropriate passages from other parts of the Bible.
Old Testament
Torah forms the foundation for Old Testament traditions. Genesis and Exodus play a distinctive role in Torah teaching.
Genesis
- The God Who Speaks
- God Scatters the Proud
- God Invites
- Carrying the Covenant
- Conflict Within the Family
- Wrestling With God
- In God’s Time
- God Works for Good
Exodus
- The Bonds of Slavery
- God in the Fire
- God Opens the Sea
- Amid the Struggle God Provides
- No Other Gods
- Laws of Justice
- Protector of the Powerless
- God’s Dwelling Place
New Testament
The teachings, sermons and life of Jesus in Luke provide the impetus for the strong movement of the Holy Spirit in the events in Acts.
Luke
- Good News for the Whole World
- Our Saviour Has Come
- Teach Us To Pray
- Despising His Goodness
- Teaching Us to Live
- Signs of God’s Rule
- Hospitality for the Stranger
- Telling the Story
Acts
- Acts of the Holy Spirit
- Christian Community Begins
- Missionary Zeal
- Count It Joy
- Love Never Ends
- Temples, Politics and Business
- Faith at the Center
- Seek First the Kingdom