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How should Christians think and act within a culture that is hostile toward them? 1 Peter addresses the lives of Christians who are being alienated by the broader culture. The first readers carried the status of aliens, strangers, and members of the diaspora—a status that indicated their conflict with non-Christians. This seminar traced the main themes of 1 Peter, keeping our eyes on the text, the world of the addressees, and our own contexts. The goals of our exploration of 1 Peter were increased skill in communicating the message of the letter in sermons and/or Scripture studies, greater appreciation for Peter’s unique voice in a theological climate currently dominated by Pauline studies, and heightened respect for marginalized believers everywhere.
An interview with award-winning artist and celebrated painter Joel Schoon-Tanis on the process and creation of his painting "Psalm 1: Growing Trees" at Psalms 150: A Conference Experience.
This chapel worship service was led by Wendell Kimbrough at Calvin University as part of the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship’s “Dwelling in the Psalms” year.
Morning Worship led by staff of the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, with Psalm Talks by Terry M. Wildman and Darlene Wildman, Karen Campbell, and Rawn Harbor, and artistic responses by Dea Jenkins and Joel Schoon-Tanis.
An interview with award-winning artist and celebrated painter Joel Schoon-Tanis on the process and creation of his painting "Psalm 1: Growing Trees" at Psalms 150: A Conference Experience.
This chapel worship service was led by Wendell Kimbrough at Calvin University as part of the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship’s “Dwelling in the Psalms” year.
Morning Worship led by staff of the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, with Psalm Talks by Terry M. Wildman and Darlene Wildman, Karen Campbell, and Rawn Harbor, and artistic responses by Dea Jenkins and Joel Schoon-Tanis.
Closing Psalm Festival Worship led by Amanda Benkhuysen, Bellwether Arts, Celtic Psalms, Anneke Kaai, Darlene Wildman, and Terry Wildman.
