When the apostle Paul addresses the church in Rome, he appeals to them, in light of God’s grace: “Present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God which is your spiritual worship” (Romans 12:1). As an educated religious scholar, Paul is almost certainly recalling Leviticus, the Old Testament book of instructions that tell God’s people how to worship in God’s presence. Leviticus defines boundaries for our intimate relationship with God. As we study Yahweh’s Word through the lens of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, we will find not a rule book, but a gift to be treasured. It’s an invitation to draw near to God, closer than our breath, to be transformed by the Holy Spirit.
Chapel worship services are led by members of Northwestern’s Franken Center for Faith, Learning and Living, faculty, staff, students, special speakers and guest artists. Spanish chapels, concurrent to regular chapel, are available when indicated on the schedule.
Speakers brought to campus by the Ronald Nelson Scholars and Artists in Residence Program seek to inspire students with scholarship that reflects a vision of peace and justice made possible by the work and words of Jesus. The program is named in memory of Ron Nelson, who taught at NWC from 1974 until his death in 1985.
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