Small Group Curriculum - Biblical Discipleship
Jesus' form of discipleship that he began with his own followers shows us how to be transformed in our daily lives today.
Course curriculum
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Lesson Overview
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Participant Guide
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Jesus and Discipleship Today
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Lesson Overview
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The Goal and Means of Biblical Discipleship
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Lesson Overview
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Discipleship in John's Gospel
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Lesson Overview
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Discipleship in Luke's Gospel
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Lesson Overview
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Transformed Examples with a Commission
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Lesson Overview
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Peter's Discipleship Transformation
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Curriculum Evaluation
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About this course
- $24.99
- 14 lessons
- 2.5 hours of video content
Understand the core of what biblical discipleship looks like in daily life.
In this course, you will be introduced to a “biblical theology of discipleship,” which means tracing the unique form of discipleship that Jesus initiated in the first century as the norm for all believers then, and today. You will look through the lenses of the gospel writers to see the perspectives that impacted them the most while following Jesus. These then become our guidelines for our discipleship to Jesus today. For many of us, “discipleship” is often understood to be a program that we can complete in a few weeks or perhaps a few months. This course explores how discipleship is central to our daily, lifelong lives with Jesus, and how the transformation that Jesus began two thousand years ago in the original disciples is as relevant to our lives today as it was to the very first disciples.
This course features the teachings of Dr. Michael Wilkins, Distinguished Professor of New Testament Language and Literature at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University.
Each lesson contains:
A video in which Dr. Wilkins unpacks the lesson topic
A short quiz to help you recall what you learned
A reflection to help you integrate the material into your own life
Note: There is also a Small Group Curriculum for this course including videos and a downloadable participant's guide for use in an in-person small group.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How long will it take for me to complete this course?
Each lesson is designed to take approximately 1-2 hours, depending on how deeply you engage the reflection and discussion questions. Since this is a self-paced course, the time it will take you to complete it will depend on the speed with which you want to progress through the course.
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Will I be able to interact with the professor(s) during the course?
Since this course is designed as a self-paced experience, you will not have any interaction with the professor during the course.
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Will I need to purchase any additional materials?
No. The course contains everything you need to successfully complete the course.
Course Author
Distinguished Professor Emeritus of New Testament Language and Literature Michael Wilkins
Dr. Wilkins is now retired from the full-time faculty and is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of New Testament Language and Literature. He is the former Dean of the Faculty and Chair of the New Testament Department at Talbot School of Theology. In his retirement he now focuses on research and writing, specializing in New Testament theology, the Gospel of Matthew, the Gospel of Luke, 1 Peter, Christology, and discipleship. Dr. Wilkins is ordained in the Evangelical Free Church of America (lifetime credential), and is the former senior pastor of two EFCA churches. He has been married to his wife Lynne for 50 years, and they have two married daughters and two granddaughters.
About the Provider
Talbot School of Theology |
Biola University
Talbot School of Theology is a theologically conservative, evangelical seminary in Southern California near Los Angeles. With over a 60-year heritage of biblical fidelity, the seminary couples solid evangelical scholarship with spiritual formation to prepare students for a lifetime of relevant, effective ministry. The seminary's master's degree programs and doctoral degree programs are led by a faculty of nationally renowned, widely-published, and actively engaged ministry leaders.
