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Before His ascension, Jesus sent forth the apostles into the
world withthe gospel (Matt. 28.19-20). The call is to make
disciples and part of the
process is to teach the principles of Jesus. This is not the
only time the
Lord emphasized that the Christian faith is a religion where
teaching and
learning are to be major elements.
Jesus is called teacher (Gr. didaskalos) some 49 times in the
Gospel
Accounts; in fact, those who were in audience when Jesus taught
knew
that he was a teacher come from God (John 3.2). He affirms that
it is
through hearing and learning at his feet that we can come to
have access
to both Jesus and the father (John 6.44-45, 14.6).If Jesus is a
teacher, then it follows that he must have teaching (Acts
4.2, 5.42, 13.12, 28.31), and this also leads us to the truth
that there must be
those who learn and practice his teaching. The New Testament
authors
use the word disciple (Gr. mathetes) for those who were
students
learners of the Lord. Jesus had a school of disciples.
Discipleship means to not only learn a teaching, but to
transform ones
own thinking and lifestyle to reflect the teaching. Being a
disciple is not
like a cram session in preparation for a test, where the student
typically
forgets everything the moment the test is over. Instead, there
is alifelong devotion to understanding the message of Jesus (Rom.
8.29).
Jesus once said, a disciple is not above his teacher, but
everyone
when he is fully trained will be like his teacher (Luke 6.40).
Again, to
bring the point sharper Jesus affirmed, why do you call me Lord,
Lord,
and do not what I tell you? (Luke 6.46).
The importance of discipleship is that it stands at the very
heart of
biblical Christianity. If we miss this aspect of the faith, then
we have
missed the very thing that defines us we are Christians and we
imitate
Jesus (1 Pet. 2.21). We cannot imitate Jesus without abiding in
his teaching(Tit. 2.11-14).
In the final analysis, only we can choose whether we will be a
disciple
of Jesus. If you are willing, he has invited you into the
wonderful life of
Christian discipleship:
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give
you
rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am
gentle
and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For
my
yoke is easy, and my burden is light. (Matt. 11.28-30)
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March begins a new quarter for our Bible classes, and we would
like
to encourage all who can to participate in these classes. The
New
Testament church demonstrated devotion to the apostolic teaching
(Acts
2.42), so much so that they were known as disciples of Jesus
(Acts 9.1).
Eventually, these disciples would be given a new name
Christian
(Acts 11.26; Isa. 62.2). Hence, part of being a Christian is to
be devoted to
learning the teaching of Jesus which is deposited in the
documents of th
New Testament (1 Cor. 2.11-16, 14.37; Eph. 3.4).
In keeping with this biblical information, we offer our Bible
classes t
provide opportunities where we can become better informed of
the
teaching of Scripture. If we do not know what the Bible teaches,
we will
not know how we ought to live our new life in Christ (Col.
3.1-10).
To our parents and grandparents, we pray that you will take
advantage of these opportunities to bring your children and
grandchildren. The best thing we can do is begin our childrens
lives
with the knowledge of Jesus. And, bringing our youth to learn
about
Jesus is the best thing we can do to combat the variety of
problems they
face today.
Here is the schedule for the next quarter beginning in
March.
Sunday Morning Bible Class Schedule
Nursery (ages 1 to 3) | Sylvia Compian
Room 1 (pre-k to 2nd grade) | Donna T. Boyd
Jesus Loves Me
Fellowship Hall (3rd grade to 5th grade) | Cindy Payes
Rules to Live By
Room 2 (middle school to high school) | Jovan Payes
Understanding the Books of Moses (Genesis to Deuteronomy)
Assembly (adults)| Robert OHara
The Gospel of Matthew (continued)
Wednesday Night Bible Class Schedule
Room 1(pre-k to 5th grade) | Donna K. Boyd
Room 2 (middle school to high school) | Jovan Payes
Christian Evidences
Assembly (adults) | Vernon Boyd
The Book of Esther (continued)
Schedule of Services
Sunday Services
Bible Class 10 AM
(Classes for All Ages)
Morning Worship 11 AM
Evening Worship 5 PM
4th Sunday Services
Bible Class 10 AM
(Classes for All Ages)
Morning Worship 11 AM
Birthday Fellowship Meal
Afternoon 1:30 PM
Wednesday Services
Bible Classes 7 PM
(Classes for All Ages)
Daily Bible Readings
2/20 Psalm 19
2/21 Psalm 20
2/22 Psalm 21
2/23 Psalm 22
2/24 Psalm 23
2/25 Psalm 24
2/26 Psalm 25
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