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INTO THE WORD INTO THE WORLD (IWIW)

- A thirty-two week study of Genesis, Exodus, Luke, and Acts
- Continues the familiar DISCIPLE format
- Teaches basic study skills for going deeper into Scripture
- Links Bible study to witness and service in the world
- Emphasizes practice of the spiritual disciplines
- Encourages sabbath-keeping as trusting God
- Calls for evaluating and reordering life’s priorities in response to God’s call.

Into the Word, Into the World
INTO THE WORD INTO THE WORLD is the second study of the DISCIPLE programme and is prepared for youth and adults who are graduates of BECOMING DISCIPLES THROUGH BIBLE STUDY (BDTBS). It builds on biblical knowledge gained through the overview of the whole Bible in BDTBS and deepens biblical understanding by probing selected portions of Scripture. Emphasis shifts from the broad view to the deeper, more detailed view.
Genesis, Exodus, Luke and Acts will be read entirely. Each week’s reading assignments will also include appropriate passages from other parts of the Bible.
Old Testament
Torah forms the foundation for Old Testament traditions. Genesis and Exodus play a distinctive role in Torah teaching.
Genesis
1. God Speaks
2. God Scatters the Proud
3. God Welcomes
4. Carrying the Covenant
5. Conflict Within the Family
6. Wrestling With God
7. In God’s Time
8. God Works for Good
Exodus
9. The Bonds of Slavery
10. God in the Fire
11. God Opens the Sea
12. Amid the Struggle God Provides
13. God's Commands
14. The Just Laws of God
15. Protector of the Powerless
16. God’s Dwelling Place
New Testament
The teachings, sermons and life of Jesus in Luke provide the impetus for the strong movement of the Holy Spirit in the events in Acts.
Luke
17. Good News for the Whole World
18. Our Saviour Has Come
19. Teach Us To Pray
20. Despising His Goodness
21. Teach Us How to Live
22. Signs of God’s Rule
23. Learning to Follow
24. Sent as Witnesses
Acts
25. Acts of the Holy Spirit
26. Community in Jerusalem
27. Missionary Zeal
28. Count It Joy
29. Fellowship of Courage
30. Temples, Politics and Business
31. Boldness for the Gospel
32. Ordering Our Lives