INTO THE WORD INTO THE WORLD is the second study of the Disciple program and is prepared for those who are graduates of Disciple 1: BECOMING DISCIPLE THROUGH BIBLE STUDY.  It builds on the biblical knowledge gained through the overview of the whole Bible in DISCIPLE 1 and seeks to deepen biblical understanding by probing selected portions of Scripture.  Focus shifts from the broad view to the deeper, more detailed view.

The emphasis of this course is primarily on the four books of Genesis, Exodus, Luke and Acts, which will be covered 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.   Sessions… Genesis 1.    The God Who Speaks 2.    God Scatters the Proud 3.    God Invites 4.    Carrying the Covenant 5.    Conflict Within the Family 6.    Wrestling With God 7.    In God’s Time 8.    God Works for Good   Exodus 9.    The Bonds of Slavery 10.    God in the Fire 11.    God Opens the Sea 12.    Amid the Struggle God Provides 13.    No Other Gods 14.    Laws of Justice 15.    Protector of the Powerless 16.    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.

Sessions…

Luke

17.    Good News for the Whole World

18.    Our Saviour Has Come

19.    Teach Us To Pray

20.    Despising His Goodness

21.    Teaching Us to Live

22.    Signs of God’s Rule

23.    Hospitality for the Stranger

24.    Telling the Story

Acts

25.    Acts of the Holy Spirit

26.    Christian Community Begins

27.    Missionary Zeal

28.    Count It Joy

29.    Love Never Ends

30.    Temples, Politics and Business

31.    Faith at the Center

32.    Seek First the Kingdom

The course will commence on 3 July (Sunday) this year with an Orientation Meeting and will run for 32 consecutive Sundays.

Graduates of DISCIPLE 1 who are interested in attending this course can register through the online signup. You will receive an e-acknowledgement upon submission of your online registration.

A reminder email will be sent to all registered participants regarding the Orientation Meeting scheduled on 3 July 2011.

For more information , please visit the DISCIPLE Agency homepage found on The Methodist Church in Singapore website.