Community Night: The Judas We Never Knew

A deeper dive into the character of Jesus’ brother Judas, who we don’t hear much about. Come hear Thursday, Jan 11 at Lyon Hall in the OKWU Chapel & Fine Arts Center. 

Jude (a.k.a. Judas) and the biblical letter that bears his name have been sidelined for centuries. But his personal history teaches us about the complicated relationship between faith and family and between Judaism and Christianity. His letter’s teachings about Jesus, spirituality, sexuality, community, and the afterlife have plenty of contemporary relevance.

This book explores all these topics and more in a fast-paced conversational style that connects with popular culture and history—from football to fantasy films and from John Wesley to Beyoncé!

THE JUDAS WE NEVER KNEW EXPLORES:

• Jude’s role as Jesus’s half-sibling
• Why the book of Jude is so important for the church today
• What we stand to lose as believers if Jude is overlooked
• Jude’s teachings on salvation

Sponsored by Jude’s Health & Java House

Dr. Jerome Van Kuiken

Dr. Jerome Van Kuiken (PhD, University of Manchester) is Professor of Ministry and Christian Thought at Oklahoma Wesleyan University. He grew up as a missionary kid and preacher’s kid, and brings a wealth of practical experience to his teaching. He has served in local church ministries and taught college-level courses since 2000. He is married with two children.