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Ibadah Sejati di tengah Kemegahan: Mengaktualisasikan Pesan Amos dalam Kehidupan Menggereja di Era Posmodern Sahuleka, Kezia Esther; Maria, Laurentia Donna; Rahmat, Vonny Ovia; Pakpahan, Gernaida Krisna R.
Jurnal EFATA: Jurnal Teologi dan Pelayanan Vol 11, No 1: Desember 2024
Publisher : STT Iman Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47543/efata.v11i1.202

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This study examines the relevance of true worship from the perspective of the prophet Amos (Amos 5:21-27) in the context of contemporary church worship. Prophet Amos condemned the Israelites’ worship practices, which were outwardly grand but spiritually hollow, neglecting the values of justice and righteousness. A similar phenomenon is observed in modern churches, where emphasis on luxury and ritual symbolism sometimes overshadows the call to serve others and pursue social justice. Using a qualitative descriptive method with a hermeneutic approach, this study explores the historical and theological meaning of Amos’ text, integrating intertextual analysis to provide practical relevance for churches. The findings highlight that true worship is not merely ritual expression but must reflect love, justice, and openness to the world. Churches are called to be transformational communities, bridging faith and practice through tangible acts of service. This study underscores the importance of reexamining the essence of worship in modern churches to align with the prophetic values conveyed by Amos and address contemporary social challenges. Abstrak Penelitian ini mengkaji relevansi ibadah sejati menurut perspektif Nabi Amos (Amos 5:21-27) dengan konteks ibadah gereja masa kini. Nabi Amos mengecam praktik ibadah bangsa Israel yang megah secara lahiriah namun kosong secara spiritual, mengabaikan nilai-nilai keadilan dan kebenaran. Fenomena serupa terlihat dalam gereja modern, di mana aspek kemewahan dan simbolisme ritual terkadang mengesampingkan panggilan untuk melayani sesama dan memperjuangkan keadilan sosial. Melalui metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan hermeneutik, penelitian ini menggali makna historis-teologis teks Amos, mengintegrasikan analisis intertekstual untuk memberikan relevansi praktis bagi gereja. Hasil penelitian menyoroti bahwa ibadah sejati bukan sekadar ekspresi ritual, tetapi harus mencerminkan kasih, keadilan, dan keterbukaan terhadap dunia. Gereja dipanggil untuk menjadi komunitas transformasional yang menghubungkan iman dan praktik melalui pelayanan nyata. Penelitian ini menegaskan pentingnya meninjau ulang esensi ibadah dalam gereja masa kini agar selaras dengan nilai-nilai profetik yang disampaikan Amos, sekaligus relevan dengan tantangan sosial masyarakat modern.
Resiliensi mental perempuan: Sebuah konstruksi teologis melalui pembacaan 1 Samuel 25 dengan pendekatan hermeneutik feminis Asia Pakpahan, Gernaida Krisna R.
KURIOS Vol. 10 No. 1: April 2024
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Pelita Bangsa, Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30995/kur.v10i1.1004

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Mental health is both a personal and structural issue in Indonesia. In the context of the increasingly critical issue of women's mental health, particularly when faced with social, cultural, and psychological challenges, the story of Abigail in 1 Samuel 25 provides insights into the wisdom and resilience of women in overcoming challenges and difficulties. Asian feminist hermeneutics is utilized because this perspective offers an analysis from the viewpoint of women, addressing a research gap due to the limited studies in feminist hermeneutics in Asia that specifically explore the theology of women's mental health through biblical narratives. This article aims to construct an Old Testament theology regarding women's mental health in Indonesia. Thus, the story of Abigail in 1 Samuel 25 can be constructed as a theology of mental health that emphasizes personal wisdom with therapeutic potential, where women can assume the role of resilient figures amid mental health issues. AbstrakPermasalahan mental di Indonesia merupakan permasalahan yang personal namun juga strukturral. Dalam konteks isu kesehatan mental perempuan yang semakin penting, terutama dihadapkan pada tantangan sosial, budaya, dan psikologis, kisah Abigail di 1 Samuel 25 menawarkan wawasan tentang kebijaksanaan dan ketahanan perempuan dalam menghadapi tantangan dan kesulitan. Hermeneutik feminis Asia dipakai karena perspektif ini menawarkan suatu analisis dari perspektif perempuan, yang mana di sisi lain gap penelitian terletak pada keterbatasan studi hermeneutik feminis di Asia yang khusus mengkaji teologi kesehatan mental perempuan melalui narasi Alkitab. Artikel ini bertujuan  untuk mengonstruksi teologi Perjanjian Lama terhadap kesehatan mental perempuan di Indonesia. Maka kisah Abigail dalam 1 Samuel 25 dapat dikonstruksi sebagai teologi kesehatan mental yang menekankan pada hikmat personal yang terapeutik di mana perempuan dapat mengambil peran sebagai sosok yang resilien di tengah pemasalahan mental
BIBLE INNERANCY FOR GEN ALFA: BIBLE IS NOT TOO FAR ECHO (Inneransi Alkitab untuk Gen Alfa: Alkitab Bukanlah Gaung yang Jauh) Stefani, Sarah; Pakpahan, Gernaida; Wartono, Yosia
Jurnal STT Gamaliel Vol 7, No 1 (2025): Jurnal Gamaliel Vol. 7 No. 1 Maret 2025
Publisher : STT Gamaliel

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.38052/gamaliel.v7i1.339

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Menurut penelitian Bible Society, 60% anak Gen Alfa usia 6-12 tahun tidak pernah membaca, mendengar, atau melihat kisah tentang penciptaan ataupun Tuhan dan mukjizat-Nya. Ada 45% orang tua tidak pernah membacakan Firman Tuhan kepada anak-anak mereka, meskipun 86% orang tua pernah mendengar kisah-kisah Alkitab semasa kecil. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menghadirkan inneransi Alkitab bagi anak-anak dalam kemampuan berpikir operasional konkret usia 6-12 tahun. Pendekatan yang digunakan ialah penelitian kualitatif deskriptif dan metode hermeneutika kontekstual, serta literatur terkait. Hasil dari penelitian ini ialah konsep inneransi bagi anak dan cara penyampaiannya. Kini, Alkitab bukan lagi sekadar gaung yang jauh, melainkan realitas konkret dan benar dalam kehidupan mereka. According to research by the Bible Society, 60% of Generation Alpha children aged 6-12 have never read, heard, or seen stories about creation, God, or His miracles. Additionally, 45% of parents have never read God's Word to their children, even though 86% of them had heard Bible stories during their own childhood. The purpose of this study is to present the inerrancy of the Bible to children in the concrete operational thinking stage (ages 6-12). The research method used is descriptive qualitative research and contextual hermeneutics, along with relevant literature. The findings of this study include the concept of inerrancy for children and methods for effectively conveying it. Now, the Bible is no longer a distant echo but a concrete and true reality in their lives.
Raqaf Ruach Yahweh: Urapan, Katekumen, dan Dinamika Pengajaran Roh Kudus dalam Spiritualitas Pentakostal Pakpahan, Gernaida Krisna R.; Tanonggi, Graciela Sharel
DUNAMIS: Jurnal Teologi dan Pendidikan Kristiani Vol 9, No 2 (2025): April 2025
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Intheos Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30648/dun.v9i2.1521

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Abstract. Christian education that is solely oriented toward academic aspects without the active involvement of the Holy Spirit loses its transformative power and risks becoming a purely intellectual process. Pentecostal pedagogy emphasizes the simultaneity between spiritual experience and theological learning, rejecting the dichotomy between cognition and faith experience. The concept of Raqaf Ruach Yahweh in Genesis 1:2, Deuteronomy 32:11, and Jeremiah 23:9 illustrates the Holy Spirit's role as an agent of transformation in creation, protection, and character formation. This article studied the concept by conducting theological analysis and literature review, including biblical hermeneutics and reflections on the catechumenal tradition of the early church. The findings indicate that Pentecostal pedagogy must integrate orthodoxy (right doctrine), orthopraxy (right action), and orthopathy (right feeling) within the educational process. Faith testimony in the Pentecostal community is not merely a personal expression but also serves as a pedagogical tool that strengthens the understanding and internalization of Christian teachings.Abstrak. Pendidikan Kristen yang hanya berorientasi pada aspek akademik tanpa keterlibatan aktif Roh Kudus kehilangan daya transformasinya dan berisiko menjadi proses intelektual yang kering. Pedagogi Pentakostal menekankan simultanitas antara pengalaman spiritual dan pembelajaran teologis, menolak dikotomi antara kognisi dan pengalaman iman. Konsep Raqaf Ruach Yahweh dalam Kejadian 1:2, Ulangan 32:11, dan Yeremia 23:9 menunjukkan bahwa Roh Kudus berperan sebagai agen transformasi dalam penciptaan, perlindungan, dan pembentukan karakter. Tulisan ini akan mengkaji konsep tersebut melalui analisis teologis dan kajian literatur, termasuk hermeneutika biblika dan refleksi terhadap tradisi katekumenat gereja mula-mula. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pedagogi Pentakostal harus mengintegrasikan ortodoksi (ajaran yang benar), ortopraksis (tindakan yang benar), dan ortopati (perasaan yang benar) dalam proses pendidikan. Kesaksian iman dalam komunitas Pentakostal bukan sekadar ekspresi pengalaman pribadi, tetapi juga alat pedagogis yang memperkuat pemahaman dan internalisasi ajaran Kristen.
Prinsip Didaktik Pentakostal: Ekstraksi Teologis dan Pedagogis dari Paulo Freire Pantan, Frans; Timadius, Hendrik; Pakpahan, Gernaida K. R.; Cahyono, Heru
Regula Fidei : Jurnal Pendidikan Agama Kristen Vol 6, No 2: September 2021
Publisher : Fakultas Ilmu Keguruan dan Pendidikan, Universitas Kristen Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33541/rfidei.v6i2.120

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In the past decade, Pentecostal scholars have continued to make improvements in all aspects of human life. This includes the world of education and ecclesiastical. The world of Pentecostal Education has undertaken a process of re-extraction of theology and its pedagogy. This process is carried out by absorbing the values echoed by Paulo Freire about the concept of Education which provides as much space as possible for the development of free thinking. Free thinking is meant by the spirit of social humanism with fellow human beings, not oppressing in the form of verbally or in deeds, and parallels between teachers and students. Whereas in ecclesiastical, the value of humanizing humans to understand humans as a whole is. The method used to collect data is descriptive qualitative with library studies. The results of the study found that the Freire concept was in the process of absorbing and being applied by Bethel School of Theology even though it had been modified into a Pentecostal Catechesis concept. Meanwhile, in an ecclesiastical context, GBI has adopted Freire's values in the form of humanizing training such as the Healing Movement Camp (HMC), I am a Christ Follower (SPK), and Doulos Camp. AbstrakDalam satu dekade terakhir, para cedikiawan Pentakosta terus melakukan pembenahan dalam segala aspek kehidupan umat. Termasuk didalamnya dunia Pendidikan dan gerejawi. Dunia Pendidikan pentakosta melakukan proses reekstraksi akan teologi dan pedagoginya. Proses ini dilakukan dengan menyerap nilai-nilai yang digemakan oleh Paulo Freire akan konsep Pendidikan yang memberikan ruang sebesar-besarnya untuk kepengembangan berpikir bebas. Berpikir bebas yang dimaksud adalah semangat humanisme sosial dengan sesama manusia, tidak melakukan penindasan dalam bentuk verbal maupun perbuatan, dan kesejajaran antara guru dan murid. Sedangkan dalam gerejawi, nilai memanusiakan manusia untuk memahami manusia secara utuh adalah. Metode yang digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data adalah kualitatif deskriptif dengan studi perpustakaan. Hasil penelitian menemukan bahwa konsep Freire sedang dalam proses menyerap dan aplikasi oleh Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Bethel meskipun telah dimodifikasi menjadi konsep Katekesis Pentakosta. Sedangkan dalam konteks gerejawi, GBI telah mengadopsi nilai Freire dalam bentuk pelatihan memanusiakan manusia seperti Healing Movement Camp (HMC), Saya Pengikut Kristus (SPK), dan Doulos Camp. 
Meneropong Efek Domino Pendidikan Karakter Imam Eli dan Samuel dalam Perjanjian Lama Tambunan, Tamara Maria Geraldine; Pakpahan, Gernaida Krisna R.
DIDAKTIKOS: Jurnal Pendidikan Agama Kristen Vol. 7 No. 1 (2024): Juni 2024
Publisher : STIPAK Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32490/didaktik.v7i1.209

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This study explores the parenting styles of Priest Eli and Samuel in the context of the Old Testament and their relevance to contemporary child-rearing practices. Using a qualitative method with a narrative approach and library research, this study examines biblical narratives that depict the interactions and parenting provided by Eli and Samuel to their children. The results show that Priest Eli's failure to discipline his children, Hophni and Phinehas, led to severe consequences in their lives and their service before God. Although Samuel succeeded as a respected spiritual leader, he faced similar failures in raising his children, Joel and Abijah. This study highlights the importance of balanced discipline and affection in parenting and the unique challenges faced by the families of God's servants. The findings are expected to contribute significantly to developing a more effective and comprehensive character education curriculum and inspire educators and policymakers to design educational strategies that shape young generations with strong moral and ethical values.
PENGUATAN KAPASITAS PENDETA DALAM MEMBANGUN PERTUMBUHAN GEREJA YANG SEHAT DAN KONTEKSTUAL DI KABUPATEN SUPIORI Gernaida Krisna R. Pakpahan; Frans Pantan; Hiruniko Ruben; Anita Rosriyanti Sofia Ratu; Rafles Ngilamele
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat: Pemberdayaan, Inovasi dan Perubahan Vol 6, No 3 (2026): JPM: Pemberdayaan, Inovasi dan Perubahan
Publisher : Penerbit Widina, Widina Media Utama

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59818/jpm.v6i3.2900

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This community service program aimed to strengthen pastors’ capacity in developing healthy and contextual church growth in Supiori Regency. The program was grounded in the strategic role of the church within Supiori’s socio-religious structure, as indicated by the presence of 71 Protestant churches and 1 Catholic church out of 73 recorded houses of worship. This condition demonstrates that the church functions not only as a place of worship but also as a key institution for faith formation, value education, community strengthening, and socio-spiritual development. However, the significant number of churches does not automatically indicate healthy church growth, particularly in relation to discipleship, leadership regeneration, congregational empowerment, pastoral leadership, and the relevance of ministry to local needs. The program employed educational, participatory, and contextual approaches through material presentation, focused discussion, ministry reflection, experiential dialogue, and the identification of practical church-related issues. The results show that the activity strengthened pastors’ understanding of church growth as a multidimensional process involving spiritual health, leadership, organization, ministry effectiveness, discipleship, and social impact. The program also encouraged pastors to critically reflect on ministry practices that remain overly dependent on pastoral figures and to move toward more participatory, collaborative, and sustainable ministry models. Therefore, this community service activity contributes to strengthening local church leadership as part of the socio-spiritual development of Supiori society. ABSTRAKKegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memperkuat kapasitas pendeta dalam membangun pertumbuhan gereja yang sehat dan kontekstual di Kabupaten Supiori. Latar kegiatan ini berangkat dari kuatnya posisi gereja dalam struktur sosial-keagamaan masyarakat Supiori, yang ditandai dengan keberadaan 71 gereja Protestan dan 1 gereja Katolik dari 73 rumah ibadah yang tercatat. Jumlah tersebut menunjukkan bahwa gereja memiliki peran strategis dalam pembinaan iman, pendidikan nilai, penguatan komunitas, dan pembangunan sosial-spiritual masyarakat. Namun, besarnya jumlah gereja belum selalu sejalan dengan kualitas pertumbuhan gereja, terutama dalam aspek pemuridan, kaderisasi pelayan, pemberdayaan jemaat, kepemimpinan pastoral, dan relevansi pelayanan terhadap kebutuhan lokal. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan menggunakan pendekatan edukatif, partisipatif, dan kontekstual melalui penyampaian materi, diskusi terarah, refleksi pelayanan, dialog pengalaman, serta identifikasi persoalan gerejawi di lapangan. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya penguatan wawasan para pendeta mengenai pertumbuhan gereja sebagai proses multidimensional yang mencakup kesehatan spiritual, kepemimpinan, organisasi, pelayanan, pemuridan, dan dampak sosial. Kegiatan ini juga mendorong para pendeta untuk merefleksikan ulang praktik pelayanan yang terlalu bergantung pada figur pendeta menuju model pelayanan yang lebih partisipatif, kolaboratif, dan berkelanjutan. Dengan demikian, PKM ini berkontribusi dalam memperkuat kepemimpinan gerejawi lokal sebagai bagian dari pembangunan sosial-spiritual masyarakat Supiori.
PENGUATAN LITERASI BIBLIKA PERJANJIAN LAMA MELALUI KULIAH UMUM BAGI MAHASISWA TEOLOGI DI STFT JAFFRAY MAKASSAR Gernaida Krisna R. Pakpahan; Robi Panggara
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat: Pemberdayaan, Inovasi dan Perubahan Vol 6, No 3 (2026): JPM: Pemberdayaan, Inovasi dan Perubahan
Publisher : Penerbit Widina, Widina Media Utama

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59818/jpm.v6i3.2901

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This community service program aimed to strengthen Old Testament biblical literacy among theology students at STFT Jaffray Makassar through an academic public lecture focusing on how Old Testament prophets embodied the prophetic voice. The program was grounded in the need to help students read the prophetic books not merely as collections of predictions or historical texts, but as theological witnesses that shape faith reasoning, ministerial integrity, ethical courage, social sensitivity, and communal hope. The activity employed an educative-participatory approach implemented through three stages: preparation, public lecture delivery, and evaluation with follow-up planning. The program was attended by 86 participants, consisting of undergraduate theology students, postgraduate students, lecturers, and academic staff. Of these participants, 79 evaluation responses were eligible for analysis. The evaluation results indicated that the activity was rated very good, with an overall mean score of 4.67 or 93.32%. The highest score was obtained in the speaker’s mastery of the subject, with a score of 4.82, followed by topic relevance at 4.71, academic benefit at 4.68, clarity of material at 4.63, and quality of interaction at 4.49. The findings show that a public lecture can serve as an effective academic community service model for strengthening students’ understanding of the prophetic voice as a praxis of faith that integrates the word of God, social critique, liturgical renewal, and the contemporary responsibility of church ministry. ABSTRAKKegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat ini bertujuan memperkuat literasi Biblika Perjanjian Lama mahasiswa teologi di STFT Jaffray Makassar melalui kuliah umum akademik yang berfokus pada bagaimana para nabi Perjanjian Lama menghidupi suara kenabian. Kegiatan ini dilatarbelakangi oleh kebutuhan mahasiswa untuk membaca kitab-kitab nabi tidak hanya sebagai kumpulan nubuat atau teks historis, tetapi sebagai kesaksian teologis yang membentuk nalar iman, integritas pelayanan, keberanian etis, kepekaan sosial, dan pengharapan umat. Metode pelaksanaan menggunakan pendekatan edukatif-partisipatif melalui tiga tahap, yaitu persiapan, pelaksanaan kuliah umum, serta evaluasi dan tindak lanjut. Kegiatan diikuti oleh 86 peserta yang terdiri atas mahasiswa S1 Teologi, mahasiswa pascasarjana, dosen, dan tenaga kependidikan. Dari jumlah tersebut, 79 respons peserta layak dianalisis. Hasil evaluasi menunjukkan bahwa kegiatan berada pada kategori sangat baik, dengan rata-rata keseluruhan 4,67 atau 93,32%. Aspek penguasaan narasumber memperoleh skor tertinggi, yaitu 4,82, diikuti relevansi topik 4,71, manfaat akademik 4,68, kejelasan materi 4,63, dan kualitas interaksi 4,49. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa kuliah umum efektif sebagai media PkM akademik dalam memperkuat pemahaman mahasiswa mengenai suara kenabian sebagai praksis iman yang menghubungkan firman Allah, kritik sosial, pembaruan ibadah, dan tanggung jawab pelayanan gereja masa kini. 
Pastoral Counseling for Congregants Experiencing Work-place Discrimination Because of Christian Faith Amos Hosea; Gernaida Krisna R. Pakpahan; Obaja Ari Budiman
International Journal of Christian Education and Philosophical Inquiry Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024): January : International Journal of Christian Education and Philosophical Inquir
Publisher : Asosiasi Riset Ilmu Pendidkan Agama dan Filsafat Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61132/ijcep.v1i1.562

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This conceptual research article examines pastoral counseling for Christian congregants who experience discrimination because of their faith in workplace settings. The problem addressed is not only the organizational injustice of religious discrimination but also its psychological, relational, and spiritual consequences for believers who must negotiate professional responsibilities, Christian identity, and institutional vulnerability. The study aims to construct a pastoral-counseling framework that is theologically grounded, trauma-informed, ethically cautious, and practically useful for churches without claiming empirical findings from fieldwork. Using an integrative literature-review design, the article synthesizes scholarship on workplace religious discrimination, religious identity at work, perceived discrimination and mental health, religious coping, spiritual struggle, trauma-informed care, and pastoral theology. The synthesis identifies three major arguments: workplace faith discrimination should be interpreted as identity-related and spiritual injury rather than merely interpersonal discomfort; pastoral counseling must combine safe presence, lament, theological reframing, assessment of religious coping, and referral when needed; and churches should help congregants move from passive endurance toward prudent agency, documentation, accommodation-seeking, reconciliation where possible, and advocacy where necessary. The article concludes that pastoral counseling can become a constructive bridge between care and justice when it resists both victim-blaming and triumphalist persecution narratives.
KARAKTERISTIK MISI KELUARGA DALAM PERSPEKTIF PERJANJIAN LAMA Gernaida Krisna R. Pakpahan
Vox Dei: Jurnal Teologi dan Pastoral Vol 1 No 1 (2020): Juni 2020
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Ekumene Jakarta.

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (686.247 KB) | DOI: 10.46408/vxd.v1i1.11

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According to Barna's research, 51% of the church did not understand the Great Commission. Though the church is called to carry out its witnessing duties in this world. The church serves God's people and builds communities that witness and feel the presence of Christ. In order to understand this calling, it is necessary to study the role of Israelites which also had the mission aspect in the Old Testament. The election of Israel as the people of God means that they also have a mission, as an agent of God’s mission to the world. This concept can be seen within the history of the life of Adam until the people of Israel, where God had given the mandate to become a blessing for the world. This research then will elaborate the calling and mission concept within the Old Testament, especially the chosen characters in it. In that context, every character in the Old Testament had their own calling to do God’s mission as their life goal. They all have the same characteristic that is their life goal is to bring other or people to enjoy the blessing of God as God’s people. In that way, the people of God will live in his holiness.