First Presbyterian Church - Burlington, NC

ADULT EXTENDED STUDIES

In addition to our Sunday School and Fellowship Dinners classes, you are invited to join us for a variety of ongoing Bible studies. Pre-Registration is required and can be completed by contacting Sarah Christie, Church Educator (336-228-1703) or email Sarah. Simply request the class and time of your choice. A registration fee/ book fee is requested for some of the courses. You may refer to your class listing for the amount. Please make checks payable to: First Presbyterian Church and note the class title on the memo line. Scholarships are available upon request. You may also refer to our homepage under “Adult Ministries” and then “Adult Extended Studies” for a downloadable brochure or take a brochure from one of the many locations throughout the church. Classes offered include:

TUESDAY MORNING STUDIES

Men's Bible Study

The Revelation of John and the Johannine Epistles - This class will begin the year with a study of the background, content and various interpretations of the Revelations of John and will then conclude the year with an examination of the Johannine Epistles (1, 2, and 3 John). Many shy away from these writings due to their bizarre imagery, but together we will seek to understand its original meaning and discover a sane interpretation for our day. This class is taught by Ronald Shive and meets on Tuesday mornings, September 22 - May 25. We gather for coffee and a ham biscuit at 6:45 am and conclude promptly at 7:45 am. Join us for a grand country breakfast to begin our new year on Tuesday, September 15th.

The Book of Joshua

If you were to name a book for a Bible character, who would it be? You might thing first of Joshua. He came nearly five hundred years after Abraham. Many a hero preceded him under the umbrella of God's promises.

Joshua is the first to a book in the Bible named for him. God chose him to lead a huge band of liberated slaves in to the Promised Land.

With the blessing of his hero, Joshua takes up where Moses leaves off, not as a prophet or priest, but hand-in-hand with the Commander of The Lord's army. Here we see Joshua leading the wilderness survivors as step-by-step they claim the promise of God for their very own.

For the first time in their long history they would become a "nation under God" living in the Land long since promised to the descendents of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The class is taught but Marion Currie and will be held on Tuesday mornings from 9:00-11:30 from September 8th - March 23rd.

TUESDAY EVENING STUDIES

Under the Tree of Life: A Study of Apocalyptic Literature in the Old Testament, The Gospel of John, John's letters and Revelation.

Genie Martin will teach a class on Tuesday nights from 6:45 to 7:435 pm September through April. If you've never taken the Disciple IV class this is your opportunity! There is some reading and study during each week that you will do at home. A video clip will highlight exceptional information and group discussion will prove to be rewarding. Consider joining this fall, winter, spring study that could be life changing.

WEDNESDAY MORNING STUDIES

The Revelation of John and Johannine Epistles

This class will begin the year with a study of the background, content and various interpretations of the Revelation of John and will then conclude the year with an examination of the Johannine Epistles (1,2 and 3 John). Many shy away from these writings due to their bizarre imagery, but together we will seek to understand its original meaning and discover a sane interpretation for our day. This class is taught by Ronald Shive and meets on Wednesday mornings, September 23 - May 25. We gather at 10 am and conclude at 11:30 am each week.

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON BIBLE STUDIES

"Bite-Sized" Studies

Join us for one or all four "bite-0sized studies on Wednesdays from 12 -1pm. Bring your lunch and enjoy a mid-day retreat where we will gather for a time of study and fellowship together. This class will be taught by Genie Martin and Sarah Beth Christie and will be held in the new Young Adult classroom ( Room 401). Registration is required for each four-week study at a cost of $12 per session and will include your class materials. Studies offered include:

Intro to the Old Testament - September 15 - October 6
Intro to the Gospels - October 13 - November 3
Intro to Theology - January 5 - 26
Survey of the Pauling Letters - February 2 - 24

MENS' MORNING BIBLE STUDY

Each Tuesday morning, from September until May, a group of men gather for a time of coffee and light breakfast, fellowship and study. We gather at 6:45 a.m. in the John Knox Room, which is on the lower level of our education building. Our typical format is to have coffee and a biscuit together and to begin our study by 7:00 a.m. and conclude by 7:45 a.m.

This year our study will take us through the book of Matthew, usually studying about one chapter a week. The study is led by Ron Shive and discussion and questions are encouraged. While we focus on the text, we strive to leave with a thought that will challenge or enable us to live as faithful disciples of Jesus Christ. Please join us.