This class, just like the True^North workbook, has two main sections. (1) The “Why” of Disciple-making in the word and (2) The “How” of Disciple-making. We are predominantly pragmatic and practical people. Let’s just “do it.” Thus, we often focus our undivided attention on process of “how” to do something. But I beg you to allow me in this one module to build our foundation of “why” this is so important. Yes, this module will have a bit of a theological flavor to it. But once we construct this truth in your heart and mind, the “how” of modules 2-8 will be sitting on the solid rock of a biblical foundation. Plus, you will be able to explain to your “disciple-in-the-making” not just “how” to read Scripture but “why” it is so important in your spiritual formation.

This module will introduce you to the True^North approach to Bible Study.There are two key elements. First, you will learn the skills to read, interpret and apply Scripture in what is commonly referred to as Inductive Bible Study. Second, you will be asked to develop materials and to teach someone else to study the Bible using the same method. Thus, together we are developing skills in both Inductive Bible Study and Disciple-making simultaneously.

Outcomes

To develop talking-points behind the “Why” elements which undergird Inductive Bible Study (aka, True^North). Simply, what are the theological underpinnings behind the study of the Word?