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First United Methodist Church

                                           Kaufman, TX
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BECOMING DISCIPLES THROUGH BIBLE STUDY is the foundation of the DISCIPLE Bible Study program.

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. All persons know something is amiss with their existence and yearn for the Word from God.  
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If you make my word your home, you will indeed be my disciples.”
~John 8:31 The New Jerusalem Bible
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Disciple Bible Study Opportunities for  2007-2008

Have you often wondered how we as Christians can connect, fruitfully, Biblical scripture with our everyday lives? Well, if you’re answer is “yes”, one of these courses may be for you.
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DISCIPLE III: REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE is part of the four-phase DISCIPLE program. The driving idea in this study is the connection between memory and identity as the people of God. The word You in the title is meant to be heard both in its singular form (the individual) and its plural form (the community). We are a community of memory. Participants in this thirty – two week study will read the major and minor Old Testament prophets, with the exception of Daniel, and will read the thirteen Letters traditionally attributed to Paul. To establish the historical context in which the prophets spoke for God, daily reading assignments draw also on the books of Deuteronomy through Chronicles.

 
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  • 32 -34 week study
  • Three and one-half to four hours of independent study each week (30 minutes daily for group members) in preparation for weekly group meetings.
  • Attendance at weekly 2.5 hour meetings
  • Classes will begin in September, after Labor Day, and continue until the end of May, 2008

 

 First United Methodist Church-Kaufman proudly offers this opportunity to all adults interested in taking part in this awesome experience.   Please contact the church office at 972-932-2838 or Michelle Hix at mdhix@yahoo.com for more information and/ or registration.
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