Disciple I

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. This study requires reading large portions of Scripture each week and is based on careful study and preparation. During the course of thirty-three weeks, groups will move through the biblical stories of Creation to the New Jerusalem. The titles of the sessions along with theme words, theme verses, and major persons, events, and topics will set the sequence of the biblical story in the minds of the participants. The principal Scripture for each session follows the chronological movement of the biblical story.

DISCIPLEI is a 33-week in-depth survey of the Old and New testament and is highly encouraged for those who are open to a life changing experience that will bring them into a new and fuller commitment as a follower of Jesus. This class is an intensive study that will require preparation, presence, and participation. This class will require 40 minutes of study six days a week. The class manual can be purchased in the Vineyard bookstore.. For more information contact Pastor Jim Riegel.

Day & Time: Thursdays, 6:30-8:20 p.m.
Start Date: September 5, 2013
Leader: Jim Riegel, 816.854.0905, jimriegel@kc.rr.com

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Disciple II

This 32-week study selects specific portions of Scripture and dives deeper into them. Equal attention is given to both the Old and New Testament with concentration on four books: Genesis, Exodus, Luke, and Acts. Participants will read familiar passages, see them in fresh ways, and anticipate that God will speak through them.

Prerequisite: Disciple I
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 6:30-8:20 p.m
Start Date: September 3, 2013
Leader: Jim Riegel, 816.854.0905, jimriegel@kc.rr.com

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Disciple III

Participants in this 32-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 also draw on the books of Deuteronomy through Chronicles. Study of the prophets will follow their historical sequence rather than their biblical sequence. The dating of Paul's letters influences the sequence of their study.

Prerequisite: Disciple II
Day & Time: Thursdays, 6:30-8:20 p.m.
Start Date: September 5, 2013
Leader: Jim Riegel, 816.854.0905, jimriegel@kc.rr.com

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Disciple IV

"UNDER THE TREE OF LIFE" is a study prepared for graduates of Disciple 3. Emphasis on the Psalms as Israel's hymnbook and prayer book leads naturally to an emphasis on worship in the study. Participants in this 32- week study will read the major and minor Old Testament prophets, with the exception of Daniel, and will read the 13 books from the New Testa- ment traditionally attributed to Paul.

Prerequisite: Disciple III
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 6:30-8:20 p.m.
Start Date: September 3, 2013
Leader: Jim Riegel, 816.854.0905, jimriegel@kc.rr.com

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