First United Methodist Church Rockwall Texas

SUNDAY
LONG TERM STUDIES
Disciple I
Facilitator: Rev. Joe Pool
34 weeks     August 29-May
Sunday evenings   5:00-7:00 pm
Material fee $40
This study is an overview of the Old and New Testaments.
It draws upon the work of scholars, personal Bible reading, and group discussion to aid in the understanding of the Bible.
 
Jesus in the Gospels
Facilitators: Paul Hamm and Darryl Bruemmer
30 weeks   September 12 –May
Sunday evenings   5:00-7:00 pm
Material fee $40
This study focuses on the portraits of Jesus as found in the four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John and discusses the way each writer portrayed  Jesus.
 
SHORT TERM STUDIES
The Book of Revelation
Facilitators: Sandy Stewart and Gloria Bishop
10 weeks   September 12 –November  14th
Sunday evenings   5:00-7:00 pm
Material fee $20
This study by Dr. Mickey Efird of Duke University Divinity School focuses on dispelling the myths about end times and the giving of hope for all Christians in hard times.  DVD, Bible and discussion format are used each week as Mickey Efird gives clear and direct understanding to the historical setting and the meaning of this apocalyptic book.
 
Bible Basics:  the ABCS of Reading and Understanding the Bible
Facilitator:  Rev. Beth LaBella
6 weeks   September 12 – October 17th
Sunday evenings     6:00-7:30
Does the thought of studying the Bible intimidate you?  Not sure how or where to begin?  Designed to take the ‘fear factor’ out of Bible study, this introductory course will examine the basic how-to’s of reading and understanding the Bible from who wrote it to how we can use it as a relevant guide for our faith journey.