We hope to see you this Holy Week at Eastbrook Church as we enter into the journey of Jesus' last week leading to the Cross and then the Resurrection. Thursday, April 17 · 7 pm · Fellowship Hall · In Person OnlyJoin us in person on Maundy Thursday (April 17) as we remember Christ’s Last …
“Jesus the Jubilee” – a message from Leviticus 25 for Lent
This past weekend at Eastbrook, our preaching series entitled "Holy God, Wholly Given: Lent in Leviticus," concluded as I preached a message on the jubilee year from Leviticus 25. I connected that text with Isaiah 61:1-3 and then Luke 4:14-21 to describe Jesus as the fulfillment of Leviticus 25 as the Jubilee Messiah. I have …
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The Weekend Wanderer: 12 April 2025
"The Weekend Wanderer" is a weekly curated selection of news, stories, resources, and media on the intersection of faith and culture for you to explore through your weekend. Wander through these links however you like and in any order you like. Disclaimer: I do not necessarily agree with all the views expressed within these articles …
Bibliography for “Holy God, Wholly Given: Lent in Leviticus”
When I draw near to the end of a sermon series, I usually share resources I utilized in my study and preparation for sermons. I started doing this because people would ask me what sort of resources I leaned upon for a series or wanted to dig deeper into a specific topic. Here is the …
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Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
When I grew up, I spent a lot of time watching Mr. Rogers. I’m not sure why, but there was something about the songs, sweaters, and shoes that just kept me coming back for more. Mr. Rogers loved to ask that simple question day after day for his riveted little television audience: “Won’t you be …
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