Winter Discipleship Course Syllabus:

A Study of the Doctrine of Scripture, God, Christ, Creation, Angels, Man, and Sin
Details
Small Group Leader: Pastor Greg (PG)
Contact: gtb@handong.edu
Date: December 23-Feb 28
Topics: Basic Bible Doctrine: A Study of the Doctrine of Scripture, God, Christ, Creation, Angels, Man, and
Sin
Medium: Online Facebook Group
Goals
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To study the basic doctrines of the faith in a deeper manner

To prepare outlines of each lesson to further commit these truths to memory
To memorize scripture
To share biblical insight, testimony, prayer requests, and have spiritual accountability over the
break

Materials
-Bible Doctrine: Essential Teachings of the Christian Faith by Wayne Grudem (Kindle edition or hard copy).
HIC funds are available for reimbursement if a student is in need.
Kindle: (22.99)Recommended
http://www.amazon.com/Bible-Doctrine-Essential-Teachings-Christianebook/dp/B00O0GDGLK/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1450313330&sr=1-1
Hard Copy (35.99)10 day delivery
http://www.whatthebook.com/book/9780310222330?
-Computer, Internet, and Facebook. We will use a Facebook group to share our weekly prayer request, to
post weekly, and to discuss the material.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1651826061771930/
Assignments
-Read almost half of the Bible Doctrine book in two months (January to February). It is 528 pages and
therefore we will read approximately 260 pages26 pages a week.
-Write a simple chapter outline, summary, or lesson of each section including the definition of major terms
and major verses. We will cover 17 of the 34 sections overall. Keep entries in an electronic journal to
submit at end of vacation.
-Every Wednesday answer one of the questions PG posts on Facebook with a 200 word post.

-Each week post two responses or more of 100 words to a students original post between Wednesday and
Sunday.
-Every Monday share an update on how you are doing, a praise, and a prayer request.
-Monday through Wednesday pray through others prayer request and reply as you feel led.
-Memorize one Bible Verse a week by writing the Bible verse down 25 times, as well reciting it verbally.
Syllabus:
Week 1
Wed-Dec 23 Post and Introduction: Share your name, who are your, your desire from the class/small
group, praises and prayer requests on Facebook. HW: Read Sections 1-3 (Intro, Bible). Write a brief outline
or summary of the reading in journal. Write Bible memory verse 25 times in journal in order to commit to
memory (2 Cor 5:17).
Week 2
Mon-Dec 28
Share updates, praises, prayer requests
Wed-Dec 30 Post a 200 word original post to one of PGs 3 questions. Post two responses to a
students original post by Sunday. HW: Read sections 4-5 (Attributes of God). Write a brief outline or
summary of the reading in journal. Write Bible memory verse 25 times in journal in order to commit to
memory (John 14:21).
Week 3
Mon-Jan 4
Share updates, praises, prayer requests
Wed-Jan 6
Post an original post to one of PGs 3 questions. Post two responses to a students original
post by Sunday. HW: Read sections 6-7 (Trinity & Creation). Write a brief outline or summary of the reading
in journal. Write Bible memory verse 25 times in journal in order to commit to memory (2 Tim 3:16).
Week 4
Mon-Jan 11
Share updates, praises, prayer requests
Wed-Jan 13
Post an original post to one of PGs 3 questions. Post two responses to a students original
post by Sunday. HW: Read sections 8-9 (Providence, Prayer). Write a brief outline or summary of the
reading in journal. Write Bible memory verse 25 times in journal in order to commit to memory (Josh 1:8).
Week 5
Mon-Jan 18
Share updates, praises, prayer requests
Wed-Jan 20
Post an original post to one of PGs 3 questions. Post two responses to a students original
post by Sunday. HW: Read sections 10 (Angels). Write a brief outline or summary of the reading in Journal.
Write Bible memory verse 25 times in journal in order to commit to memory (John 15:7).
Week 6
Mon-Jan 25
Share updates, praises, prayer requests
Wed-Jan 27
Post an original post to one of PGs 3 questions. Post two responses to a students original
post by Sunday. HW: Read sections 11-12 (Creation of Man, Man as Male and Female). Write a brief
outline or summary of the reading in journal. Write Bible memory verse 25 times in journal in order to
commit to memory (Phil 4:6-7).

Week 7
Mon-Feb 1
Share updates, praises, prayer requests
Wed-Feb 3
Post an original post to one of PGs 3 questions. Post two responses to a students original
post by Sunday. HW: Read section 13 (Sin). Write a brief outline or summary of the reading in journal. Write
Bible memory verse 25 times in journal in order to commit to memory (Matt 18:20).
Week 8
Mon-Feb 8
Share updates, praises, prayer requests.
Wed-Feb 10
Post an original post to one of PGs 3 questions. Post two responses to a students original
post by Sunday. HW: Read sections 14 (Christ). Write a brief outline or summary of the reading in journal.
Write Bible memory verse 25 times in journal in order to commit to memory (Heb 10:24-25).
Week 9
Mon-Feb 15
Share updates, praises, prayer requests.
Wed-Feb 17
Post an original post to one of PGs 3 questions. Post two responses to a students original
post by Sunday. HW: Read sections 15 (Atonement). Write a brief outline or summary of the reading in
journal. Write Bible memory verse 25 times in journal in order to commit to memory (Rom 1:16).
Week 10
Mon-Feb 22
Share updates, praises, prayer requests
Wed-Feb 24
Post an original post to one of PGs 3 questions. Post two responses to a students original
post by Sunday. HW: Read sections 16-17 (Resurrection, Common Grace). Write a brief outline or
summary of the reading in journal. Write Bible memory verse 25 times in journal in order to commit to
memory (Is 53:6).
Sun Feb 28
After church luncheon at PGs. Celebrate, share ways God spoke to you over the break.
Submit journal to gtb@handong.edu