Throughout our new series "The Final Word: Knowing Christ through Hebrews," I am writing prayers related to the text on which we are preaching each week. This prayer is drawn from Hebrews 11:1-3. The complete list of prayers inspired by Hebrews is included at the bottom of this post. You can also view the message …
Eastbrook at Home – July 26, 2020
Join us for worship with Eastbrook Church through Eastbrook at Home at 8, 9:30, and 11 AM as we continue our series "The Final Word: Knowing Christ through Hebrews." This weekend Pastor Ruth Carver will preach from Hebrews 11 on the sufficiency of Christ. Follow along with the entire series here. Access the downloadable bulletin, …
What Does it Mean to Belong with God as Exiles on Earth?
I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, ‘You are my servant’; I have chosen you and have not rejected you. So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you …
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The Nature of God’s Kingdom: insights from George Eldon Ladd
As I mentioned yesterday, I am in the midst of preparing for an upcoming sermon series on the kingdom of God. One of the greatest American scholars on this topic is George Eldon Ladd, who gave significant attention to this theme in his teaching and writing career. In his brief book, The Pattern of New Testament …
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Total and Radical Obedience: a word about Jesus’ call into God’s Kingdom from John Bright
While studying for an upcoming sermon series on the kingdom of God, I came across this gripping description of Jesus' invitation to the kingdom from Old Testament scholar John Bright: Christ, then, has come to call men to his Kingdom. His mission was not to instruct men in a better and more spiritual ethic, to …
