Shepherding with 1:1 Bible Study: Basics and Best Practices
Description
Bible study and shepherding have been the central practice in the UBF ministry. What are the rationales of them? The Great Commission (Mt 28:16-20) surely answers this question. Jesus’ life and ministry on earth was to find out the lost and give life to them as the Good Shepherd. The Apostles’ life and ministry (Peter, Paul, John, etc.) was that of a shepherd like Jesus. In obedience to our Lord Jesus Christ, we have also engaged in these practices diligently. Now is the time to renew our obedience and Biblical bases and practices in the midst of the COVID 19 and personal, family and national difficulties.
This course is designed both in 1:1 Bible study format (part I) and in lecture format (part II) in each week. The passages are selected mainly from John’s gospel, which includes Jesus’ personal conversations with several individuals and his disciples. Students of this course will be asked to make their own questions and answer them before each class. The instructor also will provide his own for them. By making and answering the questions, students will hear our Lord Jesus’ own voice on shepherding: its basics and practices. In small groups during each class, students will discuss and share their discoveries on these topics. In addition, the instructor will provide the relevant and practical guidance for 1:1 and shepherding, which includes their Biblical motivation, process, essence, purpose, resources and practice in the church.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, each student may renew his or her love of Jesus (Jn 21), witness to Jesus’ 1:1 and shepherding (Jn 4), learn to make Jesus-centered Bible study materials (Jn 5), hear and know Jesus as the Good Shepherd (Jn 10), know his sheep very personally (Jn 10) and lastly shepherd Jesus’ sheep together with other church members (Eph 4). We envision that each student may grow to become a catalyst for the revival of 1:1 Bible study and shepherding in their own chapter and country.
Required Texts and Materials
Four Gospels
Goldsworthy, Graeme, Christ-Centered Biblical Theology, (2012); IVP Academic. ISBN 978-0-8308-3969-8
Christocentric Preaching by John Frame and Vern Poytress: https://frame-poythress.org/christocentric-preaching/
Online materials (a list to be provided by the instructor)
Course Evaluation
Student performance will be evaluated based on attendance, course participation, assignment and the final essay.
Language
English
Course Schedule
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Week 1 - Dec 03
11:00 AMTopicLove of Jesus as the basis of 1:1 and shepherding (John 21)
Notes- How to know Jesus’ love deeper?
- How to love Jesus more? -
Week 2 - Dec 10
11:00 AMTopicJesus’ example of 1:1 and shepherding (John 4:1-44)
Notes- The process of 1:1
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Week 3 - Jan 14
11:00 AMTopicJesus as the true food for our souls (John 5:1-71)
Notes- Jesus-centered Bible study using
- Clouney’s triangle method
- New Covenant in Jesus’ blood -
Week 4 - Jan 21
11:00 AMTopicJesus as the Good Shepherd (John 10:1-41)
Notes- To hear Jesus’ voice as his sheep (personal Bible study and prayer)
- To know his sheep well (reading their LT’s, writing shepherd’s diary, intercessory prayer) -
Week 5 - Jan 28
11:00 AMTopic1:1 and shepherding in the church (Ephesians 4:1-32)
Notes- What to focus on in 1:1 and shepherding?
- How to work together in our local church settings?
- 1:1 Bible study topics, books and curriculum suggested
Instructor
David Won
In 1996, I came to America as a missionary as God called me a prophet to the nations (Jer 1:5). After establishing my house church with Sarah Yang Won, I served high school students with 1:1 BS, joining the Chicago UBF orchestra, and high school ministry. After my wife and I had three sons (David, Peter and Paul) and my... Read More
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