Disciple, according to Easton’s Bible Dictionary, is as follows: A disciple of Christ is one who,
- believes Christ’s doctrine
- rests on Christ’s sacrifice
- imbibes Christ’s Spirit
- imitates Christ’s example
Not only do we need weekly celebration and worship time as a corporate body, we also need a deeper relationship with fellow believers in order to grow in faith. A smaller, more intimate group is where we get to know one another personally, carry one another’s burdens, pray for one another and learn through relationships how to be more like Christ in practice. It’s where what we know is walked out in shoe leather.
In Phil. 4:9 Paul writes,
“The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.”
Jesus preached to many, many people, but always returned to His core group of “disciples” – teaching them, training them and breaking bread (fellowshipping) with them. He used a small group to equip the future leaders of the early church to change the world, and we believe this same approach is just as vital today.
At Tabernacle Baptist Church we have small groups, formerly known as D-Groups. There is one study lesson on Sunday mornings at Tabernacle at 9:30AM. There is a different study that runs throughout the week. We are using “Right Now Media” as the source of our small group studies.
Please note that in order to comply with governmental recommendations with regard to Covid-19, masks and distancing may be required.
SMALL GROUP SCHEDULE:
- The Sunday morning study meets at 9:30AM at the church;
- The weeknight study meets as follows:
- Tuesday evenings at 6:30PM at the Keene’s, in Essex;
- Wednesday evenings at 6:30PM at the church;
We would be pleased to have you join us on Sunday mornings or our weeknight small groups. If you are interested in checking out either of our current small group studies, please email us at tabernacle121@yahoo.com for more information. We welcome you and look forward to meeting you soon.
TUESDAYS | Mixed Group @ The Keene’s – (Jim & Lori Newman)
THE BOOK OF REVELATION | A Study in the Word of God
Join us on Tuesday evenings at 6:30PM for our new small group study in the “BOOK OF REVELATION,” hosted by Jim & Lori Newman.
Description:
The book of Revelation is the only book in the Bible that offers a special blessing to those who read it. In fact, the apostle John makes it clear that his purpose for writing the book is to bless God’s people: “Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near” (Revelation 1:3). The Greek meaning for the word revelation is “unveiling,” and that is what the book of Revelation is. It is a prophetic book that unveils key events related to the End Times. Although the apostle John originally wrote Revelation to the seven churches in Asia Minor, it reveals details of a vision he received from Christ Jesus that are pertinent to all of God’s people.
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SUNDAYS | Co-Ed (The Campbell’s)
THE GOSPEL OF JOHN: PART 1 | by Dr. Tony Evans – Brought to you by RIGHT NOW MEDIA
Join us on Sunday mornings at 9:30AM for our current small group entitled “THE BOOK OF JOHN: Part 1″ by Dr. Tony Evans, hosted by Myron & Joan Campbell.
Description:
Where do you turn when the world around you grows dark? In this study of the Gospel of John, Dr. Tony Evans encourages us to turn to Christ by reminding us of the two purposes for the beloved disciple’s book—that we would believe in Jesus and find life in his name. Despite what our culture may argue, there is only one hope that is truly trustworthy and that is our savior, Jesus Christ. So join Tony for this twelve-session series that will draw you back to the essential truths of our faith and the life found in our king.
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WEDNESDAYS | Mixed Group (Gary Strebeck)
JESUS IN OUR GENERATION | by Ben Stuart – Brought to you by RIGHT NOW MEDIA
Join us on Wednesday evenings at 6:30PM for our current small group entitled “JESUS IN OUR GENERATION” by Ben Stuart, hosted by Gary Strebeck.
Description:
Every generation approaches the world a bit differently, impacting their view of God, self, and neighbor. For young adults, major advances in technology and rapidly changing social and political landscapes have left us scrambling to find—or even define—truth. How do we adapt to cultural revolutions while remaining anchored to God’s unchanging word? In this six-session series, author and pastor Ben Stuart will discuss the major areas in our lives that are directly impacted by modern culture. Discover God’s timeless wisdom for this generation and truths that will anchor us in Christ.
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SUNDAYS | Men & Women (Gary Strebeck)
THE GOSPEL OF JOHN: PART 1 | by Dr. Tony Evans – Brought to you by RIGHT NOW MEDIA
Join us on Sunday mornings at 9:30AM for our current small group entitled “THE BOOK OF JOHN: Part 1″ by Dr. Tony Evans, hosted by Gary Strebeck.
Description:
Where do you turn when the world around you grows dark? In this study of the Gospel of John, Dr. Tony Evans encourages us to turn to Christ by reminding us of the two purposes for the beloved disciple’s book—that we would believe in Jesus and find life in his name. Despite what our culture may argue, there is only one hope that is truly trustworthy and that is our savior, Jesus Christ. So join Tony for this twelve-session series that will draw you back to the essential truths of our faith and the life found in our king.
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