Disciple Bible Study
Covenant & Disciple Bible Studies are an important part of the life and ministry of CHUMC, so every fall semester, we offer one or more of these in-depth studies. The goal of each is to make more fruitful disciples. Here is a breakdown of some Disciple classes that might be offered:
Covenant Bible Study
This 24-week in-depth group Bible Study invites participants to read and discuss the Bible together to learn how to love God and each other better. Participants will study the entire story of the Bible while considering the covenant God creates with us, inviting us to live into and trust that covenant as a community.
Prerequisite: None
Disciple I: Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study
This first in the Disciple series serves as the basis for all other studies in the Disciple family that follow. Over the course of 34 weeks, this covers some 80% of the Bible, following the biblical story from Creation to the New Jerusalem. We have started using the aforementioned Covenant Bible Study in place of Disciple I as the prerequisite for the following classes.
Prerequisite: None
Disciple II: Into the Word Into the World
This 32-week study offers a deep examination of Genesis, Exodus, Luke, and Acts, emphasizing the rhythm of coming to God and going for God – approaching all experiences of life as opportunities for faithful witness and service.
Prerequisite: Disciple I or Covenant Bible Study
Disciple III: Remember Who You Are
In the Old Testament Prophets and the Letters of Paul, this 32-week study examines the connection between memory and identity as the people of God. Participants will find common themes, including calls to remember, calls to repent, calls for renewal, and calls for community.
Prerequisite: Disciple I for Covenant Bible Study
Disciple IV: Under the Tree of Life
The phrase, “under the tree of life,” conveys the promise of finding shelter, security, and rest in God’s love. In this 32-week study of Old Testament writings, the Gospel of John, the Epistles of John, James, and Jude, and finally Revelation, participants will see the entire process of living toward final completion of rest and reward.
Prerequisite: Disciple I or Covenant Bible Study
Jesus in the Gospels
Known as a “Second Generation Disciple Study,” this 30-week study looks at the four gospels side-by-side asks the question, ”Who is the Jesus that you see?” As a group, participants encounter the Jesus who is both hard to ignore and hard to put in a box.
Prerequisite: Disciple I or Covenant Bible Study
Christian Believer: Knowing God With Heart and Mind
This 30-week study focuses on “orthodox” theology using the Bible along with the writings, symbols and hymns of patriarchs and matriarchs of the Christian faith.
Prerequisite: Disciple I or Covenant Bible Study
There are also some other short-term studies in the Disciple family that are offered from time-to-time.
We encourage all who study the Bible to consider one (or more) of these study Bibles, especially for Disciple Bible Studies:
For more information, contact Rev. Stephanie Vader – revvader@chumc.net.