Inductive Bible Study Track (IBST) 2012

“A Man and a Woman for Such a Time as This”
Study of the book of Esther (Precept Upon Precept)
21 April – 26 May (6 Sat, 10 am to 12nn @ Basement 2 Classroom B)
Ms. Ti Lian Swan
Registration Closes on 14 April 
Course Workbook: $11/-

God is always working in our lives even when we are unaware. This study shows how Esther attained royalty to fulfill God’s purpose in her life and the lives of His people, Israel. The book looks at what it means to live for the good of God’s people.

“Where Can I Find Hope?”
Study of Epistles of John, James & Philemon (NISS)
7 July – 22 Sep (11 Sat, 10 am to 12 nn @ Basement 2 Classroom B)
Revd Michael Lim
Registration Closes on 30 June
Course Workbook: $13/-

“God’s Love Alive in You” “This is love…… walk in it.”

Getting along with some people can be tough. How can we maintain a passionate love for God and for other people? What does authentic love look like in the Church and in the workplace? How can we mend relationships with people who have hurt us (or people whom we have hurt)?

These letters highlight God’s amazing love and reveal the secrets of nurturing vital, up-to-date relationships with God and with the people He brings into our lives.

“Finding Hope When Life Seems Dark”
Study of Hosea, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk & Zephaniah (NISS)
21 Aug – 27 Nov (14 Tues, 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm @ Basement 2 Classroom A)
Raymond Ang & Jason Wong
Registration Closes on 14 Aug
Course Workbook: $13/-

When natural disasters strike, when good people suffer and those who do wrong seem to go unpunished, when life takes an unexpected turn for the worse, you might be tempted to wonder…. Where is God, and what is He up to? Will my circumstances ever improve? Will justice eventually win out?

These five prophetic books from the Old Testament reveal that God’s people have often struggled with similar questions. In this hands-on study, you’ll discover the source of a hope that can sustain you through life’s darkest times and point you toward the bright future God has in store for His people.

Difference between Precept Upon Precept (PUP) and New Inductive Study Series (NISS)
The New Inductive Study Series (NISS) surveys all the books in the entire bible. The whole series comprise a total of 31 books. Each book in the series covers several books of the bible (e.g. Ezra/Nehemiah/Esther), using the Precept method of observation through markings and listings, with some light cross-referencing. Each lesson requires about 2-3 hours of homework per week. At the end of each lesson, there is a list of reflection/discussion questions followed by a lesson summary. After completing the homework, the study group comes together for 2 hours of discussion.

Unlike the NISS which surveys books in the Bible, the PUP series is Precept's most in-depth study series and covers mainly books of the Bible with some topical studies. Each lesson requires about 5 hours of homework per week. After completing the homework, the study group comes together for 1 hour of discussion and up to 1 hour of lecture by DVD.
The student will spend much time in their homework observing the scripture text under study, looking at several cross-references, working on open-ended questions, and doing word study when required. 

Registration: 
IBST 2012 is for Cathedral members and regular attendees of Cathedral. Non-Cathedral members are put on the wait list and will be informed a week before the start date if their registration is accepted. Please register early.

To find out more about the IBST courses, please speak to Revd Peter Chen at 63376104 (Ext 144) or Ms. Ti Lian Swan at (Ext 120).

To register, you can email the following staff at sacce@livingstreams.org.sg or call Mrs Alexis Dizon (Ext 177) or Ms Julie Kwang (Ext 119).