In the Bible, discipline is a virtue that allows a person to exercise self-control. It's often related to raising children, but it can also refer to a believer's ability to conform to the example of Jesus Christ. Some examples of religious disciplines include:
- Prayer: A way to connect with God, unload burdens, and give thanks. Prayer can be done at set times or throughout the day.
- Fasting: A practice of self-denial where you abstain from eating food for a period of time while still drinking water. Fasting can help you focus on and connect with God through prayer.
- Journaling: A way to record prayer requests, spiritual insights, guidance, or daily events.
- Solitude: A time to remove yourself from the influence of society and peers to find solace and strength.
- Bible intake: A practice that includes reading, studying, meditating, and memorizing Scripture.
- Worship: A spiritual discipline.
- Evangelism: A spiritual discipline.
- Serving: A spiritual discipline.
- Stewardship: A spiritual discipline.
- Learning: A spiritual discipline.
2025 Class Schedule
(Please note that the class topics highlighted in yellow, cover topics outside of "The Disciplines" 2025 study.)
The Discipline of Obedience is a Christian concept of wholehearted loyalty to God, involving hearing His commands and actively applying them to one’s life. This process challenges the mind and trains the heart to become more Christ-like, fostering spiritual growth and a deeper connection with God. It requires a commitment to align one’s will with God’s, leading to a deeper understanding of love, freedom from sin, and consistent blessings from God.
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Endurance, in the spiritual sense, is a dynamic, faith-driven process involving preparation, purpose, resilience, community support, and reliance on God’s promises.
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Endurance as both a spiritual and practical discipline, emphasizing growth through hardship, biblical examples, faith, and hope as keys to persevering life’s trials.
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Gratitude is more than a passive attitude; it’s very much a discipline of grace we can choose to practice.
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The discipline of gratitude is a deliberate and consistent practice of consciously choosing thankfulness and appreciation, regardless of feelings or circumstances. It’s an active commitment to acknowledge all life as a gift, fostering a positive outlook and resistance to dissatisfaction, rather than a natural or spontaneous emotion. This spiritual discipline requires effort and can be cultivated through daily, mindful practices to discover goodness and wonder in ordinary life.
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The gift of faith presents a rich, nuanced biblical theology that integrates belief, action, patience, and surrender. Cara challenges believers to see faith as an ongoing journey nurtured by scripture and obedience, even in the face of suffering and uncertainty.
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In this deeply reflective and insightful teaching, Zoey Gard explores the profound theme of God’s love, particularly emphasizing the necessity of fully understanding and believing in God’s unconditional and perfect love for ourselves in order to truly love and forgive others as intended by God.
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Class Video Below Study Notes Summary This class provides a comprehensive exploration of forgiveness, emphasizing its critical connection to love and its spiritual necessity in Christian faith. Forgiveness, as articulated through various biblical scriptures and personal testimonies, is not merely an optional virtue but a divine mandate closely intertwined with
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Class Video Below Study Notes Summary This class centers on the profound theme of charity, specifically defined as “the pure unconditional love of Christ” and noted as essential for salvation. Rooted in 1 Corinthians 13, charity transcends mere acts of giving or duty; it must flow from genuine love-love that
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