Dear
Friend,
God is communicating with us in every situation of our
lives! Persons have been touched by God whenever they
allow God to enter their lives.
And yet, our human nature prefers not to listen to God's
Word! Countless excuses are given - no time, too
difficult, boring...
We,
at Disciplespenang, want to help people find
answers to life. We believe there is no better way
than to let God speak to us directly, through His own
self-chosen way of communication - The Bible.
Results from Past Years
Let me tell you what participants of the "Becoming
Disciples Through Bible Study" program had experienced...
As they read the words in the bible, slowly they began
to realize God speaking to them in their own
circumstances, teaching and molding their thoughts.
For 34 weeks they encountered God both through their
own reading of the bible and also through the sharing
by other participants. They had made new friends.
Friends who were there to encourage and spur them on.
(because it can be quite a tough journey - job
concerns, family, sacrifices on the favorite TV
programs, etc - all of these will tend to distract)
By the end of the program, they had found answers as
to who they are in relation to God with topics like
atonement for sins, right living, suffering, love,
covenant, security, life, power, freedom and many
others.
They would have found meaning in their lives. It's
like a jigsaw puzzle with every piece falling into
place. Indeed they would have enjoyed the 34 weeks
journey.
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The wisdom of the ancients are freely available in the
pages of the bible - if only people look for it.
But there is a danger - if you are not guided. For
example, practices or images that have much meaning to
the people during that particular period in the bible
may take on a completely different perspective in our
modern times.
In this program, the facilitator will guide the
participants to the ultimate purpose of this program -
to become a disciple of Jesus Christ.
Organization
Below are some of the checks
in place so that the participants will not divert from
the messages of the bible and the program while at the
same time keeping their minds open to God's message :
 | There is a Disciple
Apostolic Team who makes sure the program is
followed as prescribed. They organize yearly
formation retreats for people who wants to
facilitate for that coming year. Facilitators must
attend this formation retreat no matter how many
times they have been facilitating in the past. Any
decisions are all put up in prayer.
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| The facilitators for one
area or region will form a Core Team. They will meet
to plan the lessons together, settle any issues,
plan for events like Passover, Year-End Retreats,
Promotion of the program, Graduation, getting the
logistics available, etc. They check and encourage
each other in their journey as facilitators.
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| The study manual itself contains
description of the lessons topics that is written by
biblical experts. The manual, and sequence of the
lessons are followed for each
lesson. The facilitator will ensure that important
parts of the lessons are not missed. Other reference materials like biblical
dictionary, commentaries, atlases, concordance,
videos, etc are discussed together with the
participants.
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