Daily Bible Study Spring 2019

Spring Theme:Discipleship and MissionThis spring, Daily Bible Study presents a series of readings following the theme 'Discipleship and Mission.' Readings come from the Old and New Testament texts. These daily readings, which prepare us for the 13 lessons in Adult Bible Studies, are written by Gary Thompson, Michelle Morris, and Stan Purdum.A Call to DiscipleshipLuke 14:7-14 | Mark 1:16-20; Luke 14:25-33 | Luke 15:11-24 | Luke 19:1-10Daily readings in this four-week unit focus on humility and hospitality, the cost of the call of discipleship, calling the lost, and calling to salvation.Call to MinistryMatthew 4:12-22 | Matthew 10:1-15 | Matthew 26:1-13 | Matthew 28:1-15 | Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 1:6-8This five-week unit features readings that further explore the call to discipleship, what call and mission involve, what we are called to remember, our call to proclaim the Resurrection, and the call and commissioning of earlyfollowers of Jesus.The Spread of the GospelRomans 3:21-31 | Romans 8:1-14 | Romans 11:11-24 | Romans 12:1-8The daily readings in this four-week unit explore the call to righteousness, the call to live life in the Spirit, the call of the Gentiles, and our call to new life in Christ.This ongoing day-by-day Bible study series is presented in quarterly segments. Bible-based, Christ-focused, and United Methodist-approved, this resource helps individuals develop the discipline of studying the Bible every day. It coordinates with the lesson themes of Adult Bible Studies. Each lesson includes: a one-page Bible study for each day of the quarter, along with introductory reflection questions and Commentary on the daily Scripture passage, Life Application, and a concluding prayer. Available in print and eBook format.