DISCIPLE Bible Study

Disciple Bible Study begins in September and it is not too late to get registered! Contact the leader of the class you are interested in for more information. The following classes will be offered:

Disciple 1 will meet Sunday evenings from 6p-8p in the library beginning Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007. Please join Lynn Glasscock on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007 right after second service for a brief orientation meeting in the library. Lynn can be reached at 817-428-0979.

Disciple 2 will meet during TGIW on Wednesday evenings from 6:15p-8:15p in the library beginning on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007 with an orientation session which is required. You must have completed Disciple 1 to register for this class. Contact Sandy Bellamy for more information at 817-431-3832.

Jesus in the Gospels will meet on Thursday evenings from 6:30p-8:30p in the library beginning Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007 with an orientation session which is required. You must have completed Disciple 1 to register for this class. Contact Wade Ward for more information at 817-479-3863.

Come and listen about what classes will be offered and take a look at the materials for each class. A summary follows . . .





The Purpose of DISCIPLE Bible Study?

The purpose of DISCIPLE Bible study is "to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ" ~ Ephesians 4:12

Persons taking part in this study will journey together through the Old and New Testaments. While doing so, you will gain a better understanding of the history of the Old Testament people. With this understanding, you will then pursue knowledge about how past history affects our call as God’s chosen people through our Savior Jesus Christ today. Ultimately, seeking servant leadership in the church to help encourage fellow church members to become disciples of Jesus Christ. What you can expect from the DISCIPLE Bible Study program is to become a biblically nourished person, committed to live as a disciple. DISCIPLE aims to transform not just inform!



Why Study DISCIPLE?

 DISCIPLE is a program of disciplined Bible study aimed at developing strong Christian leaders. It focuses on the disciple as learner, believer, follower, proclaimer, and servant while providing the fellowship of a small group for study, prayer, preparation, support, and servanthood. DISCIPLE assumes that the Bible is key to renewal in the church and affirms that the canon was formed as it is in order for God to speak to us. The study gives the Old and New Testaments equal time, emphasizing the wholeness of the Bible as a revelation of God and draws upon the work of scholars to aid understanding of the Bible.



Commitment and Time Involved...
DISCIPLE can reach its fullest potential when group members prepare, attend weekly sessions, and participate fully.

The group members’ commitment will include:

  • Participating in an orientation session, attending all of the weekly study sessions and conclude the journey while on retreat in May.

  • Studying about thirty-to-forty minutes daily, in preparation for the weekly study session.

  • Will remain faithful in praying for the members of their study group

The successful, productive group will covenant together for full commitment to study and prepare and to attend and participate. We recommend following the biblical pattern of Sabbath rest after six days of study.



The leader’s commitment will include:
  • Attending a leaders training seminar.

  • Inviting group members and forming the study group.

  • Studying about forty minutes daily in preparation for the weekly study sessions.

  • Guiding an orientation session and all the weekly study sessions of two to two and one-half hours each. 

  • . . . And planning a meaningful retreat to end the study in May.



For more information on Smithfield's Disciple series, please browse the following

Disciple I: . . . Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study

Disciple II: . . . Into the Word. Into the World.

Disciple III: . . . Remember Who You Are.

. . . or e-mail Disciple