Adults and Youth (9th–12th grade) Quarterly Study Tracks

Quarter 1 (September–November 2006)

Quarter 2 (December 2006–February 2007)

Track 1, Quarter 1: Spiritual Disciplines Within the Church: Participating Fully in the Body of Christ

By Donald S. Whitney

In a world committed to self-seeking and the thirst for individual rights, it is hard to create a genuine community based on self-sacrifice and mutual commitment – but that is just what the church must do. In Spiritual Disciplines Within the Church seminary professor, author and former pastor Don Whitney shows how the local church can build a sense of community and turn church people from passive attendees into active participants.

Whitney looks at such frequently asked questions as:

Committed love must mark the local expression of the body of Christ. By putting spiritual disciplines into practice in the church, congregations can return to the depth of community present in the New Testament church, where they “devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer” (Acts 2:42).

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Track 1, Quarter 2: Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life

By Donald S. Whitney

It’s not uncommon for an accomplished musician to be able to sit down in front of a new piece of music and play it though without a hitch. It seems easy, as if playing required no effort. Yet, the “freedom” to play with such skill comes only after years of disciplined practice.

In the same way, the freedom to grow in godliness – to naturally express Christ’s character through your own personality – is in large part dependent on a deliberate cultivation of the spiritual disciplines.

Far from being legalistic, restrictive, or binding, as they are often perceived, the spiritual disciplines are actually the means to unparalleled spiritual liberty.

So if you’d like to embark on a lifelong quest for godliness, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will help you on your way. Drawn from the rich heritage left us by the Puritan writers and from the wealth of other evangelical spiritual giants—and Jesus Christ Himself-—Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will guide you through a carefully selected array of disciplines, including:

By illustrating why the disciplines are important, showing how each one will help you grow in godliness, and offering practical suggestions for cultivating them on a long-term basis, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will provide you with a refreshing opportunity to embrace life’s greatest pursuit—the pursuit of holiness—through a lifelong delight in the disciplines.

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Track 2, Quarter 1: Old Testament Survey

This class is bird’s eye view of the 39 books of Old Testament, bringing into focus the big picture of God’s revelation to mankind prior to the coming of Jesus. Issues addressed will include:

1

Introduction

2

Pentateuch 1

Genesis, Exodus

3

Pentateuch 2

Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy

4

History 1

Joshua, Judges, Ruth

5

History 2

1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles

6

History 3

Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther

7

Wisdom Literature

Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon

8

Prophets 1

Before the exile, “major”: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations

9

Prophets 2

Before the exile, “minor”: Hosea, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah

10

Prophets 3

During the exile: Ezekiel, Daniel

11

Prophets 4

After the exile: Joel, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi

12

Intertestamental Period

Writings and history during the 450 years between the testaments

13

Conclusion

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Track 2, Quarter 2: New Testament Survey

This class is bird’s eye view of the 27 books of New Testament, bringing into focus the big picture of God’s revelation through the incarnation of His Son Jesus and His Word for His church. Issues addressed will include:

1

Introduction

2

Gospels 1

Matthew, Mark, Luke

3

Gospels 2

John

4

History

Acts

5

Paul’s Letters 1

Romans, 1 & 2 Corinthians

6

Paul’s Letters 2

Galatians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians

7

Paul’s Letters 3

Ephesians, Colossians, Philippians, Philemon

8

Paul’s Letters 4

1 & 2 Timothy, Titus

9

General Letters 1

Hebrews, James

10

General Letters 2

1 & 2 Peter, Jude

11

John’s Letters

1, 2, 3 John

12

John’s Vision

Revelation

13

Conclusion

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Track 3, Quarter 1: JPBC 101 – Believing is Belonging

JPBC 101 is a class for new members and attendees at Jefferson Park. The class makes use of a book “JPBC 101: Believing is Belonging” written by Pastor Jeff Riddle. The class covers the following topics:

  1. How do we know what truth is? The Doctrine of Scripture.
  2. Who is the Father? The Doctrine of God.
  3. Who is Jesus? The Doctrine of Jesus Christ.
  4. Who is the Holy Spirit? The Doctine of the Holy Spirit.
  5. What is the Church? The Doctrine of the Church.
  6. What are the Ordinances? The Doctrines of Baptism and The Lord’s Supper.
  7. What is Church Membership?
  8. What is Expected of Church Members?

The purpose of the class is to introduce the basic doctrinal beliefs we hold at JPBC and our understanding of church membership. Those who are new to the fellowship at JPBC are encouraged to take this class when considering making a commitment to membership. Copies of the book “JPBC 101: Believing is Belonging” are available from the church office on request.

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Track 3, Quarter 2: Youth Track (TBA)

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