Jun
22
2012
TGCW12 - Friday Night Plenary Sessions
Corporate Worship lead by Keith and Kristyn Getty
Keith and Kristyn Getty have been at the forefront of the modern hymn movement over the past decade, bridging the gap between the traditional and the contemporary. They currently live in the United States where they have just finished their second album together, Awaken the Dawn, a collection of hymns that takes believers on a lyrical journey of grace and hope for all the nations. This follows their first collection of hymns, the 2006 release In Christ Alone.
On the Mountain: The Terrifying and Beckoning God (Exodus 19)
Tim Keller
"We're here to connect women to hear and do Bible exposition, not to talk and think about women but to talk and think about God. Talking about God and not just talking about women; wherever this goes, we want to build up the church by encouraging women to do Bible exposition and build up the Body."
See also: Liveblogging notes by Lisa writes... and Tara Barthel.
In the Temple: The Glorious and Forgiving God (1 Kings 8)
Paige Benton Brown
"The temple is a continuity--nothing new. And yet it is so new and so important that three chapters of the Bible are dedicated to its construction. . . .The temple- an Inhabitant God in a building, an Incarnate God in a body, an Indwellng God in our hearts."
See also: Liveblogging notes by Lisa writes... and Tara Barthel.
3 Comments
WAS THERE! "Here is Our God" was an appropriate name for this conference. How do you pick a best session? Well, maybe it was the one (whoever that was) who reminded us that at the Mount of Transfiguration when Jesus, Elijah and Moses were there, that Elijah and Moses went away, but Jesus remained. After the conference we have all taken Jesus back to the valley where we live. And that's enough.
Thank you speakers though for the awesome opportunity to focus on and see Jesus in a new light this weekend. This was the best conference I've ever attended.
Was there as well--thankfully! The depth and breadth of Paige's teaching on Friday night was an unprecedented, mindfully stimulating experience, for me personally. There was a point in her teaching when I consciously thought, I want to put my pen down, free myself from anxious note taking, and just allow my heart to absorb what was being portrayed through her words in the most real and tangible way I've ever heard before. I remember thinking that I would want to listen this over and over again in hopes it will pierce my heart every time. Problem is...I can't find it to listen to. :) Any insiders aware of when these sermons will be available to listen to online?? Im eager to share them and hear them again!
I hope The Gospel Coalition makes the recordings of the plenary sessions available in the near future, since I was unable to attend. I would love to have the opportunity to hear Tim Keller, John Piper and Paige speak. Especially looking forward to hearing Paige's presentation.