Join us for worship with Eastbrook Church through Eastbrook at Home at 8, 9:30, and 11 AM. This weekend we continue our Advent journey with the series "Family Tree," which explores the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew, chapters 1-2. This week my wife, Kelly, and I will speak about Mary, the mother of Jesus. Also, …
The One Who is to Come: Jesus Like Isaiah
Listen to me, you islands;hear this, you distant nations:Before I was born the Lord called me;from my mother’s womb he has spoken my name. (Isaiah 49:1) Isaiah the prophet was raised up for a purpose: to speak the words of God and to glorify God before all the nations. But this passage is not about …
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A Prayer for Abundant Life in the Lord
"God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us." (Acts 17:27) Thank You, Lord, that You are not far from any one of us. Thank You for the promise of Scripture: "Come near to God and …
The Radical Welcome of Joseph
Rembrandt van Rijn, The Holy Family by Night, ca. 1642-1648, oil on panel When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. (Matthew 1:24) The openness of Joseph to Mary and her unborn child reveals an admirable generosity and hospitality of life. When …
Joseph’s Inward Musing: a word from the ancient church
"Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly....he...considered this" (Matthew 1:19-20) When studying for my message on Joseph this past weekend at Eastbrook Church, I stumbled upon this excerpt from a sermon by an anonymous …
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Matthew Erickson 