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 …
Everyday Fire: Learning to Stop, See, and Draw Aside with Moses
There the angel of the Lord appeared to him in flames of fire from within a bush. Moses saw that though the bush was on fire it did not burn up. So Moses thought, “I will go over and see this strange sight—why the bush does not burn up.” When the Lord saw that he …
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A Prayer inspired by Hebrews 10:19-39
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 10:19-39. 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 19, 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 Dan Ryan will preach from Hebrews 10:19-39 on the sufficiency of Christ. Follow along with the entire series here. Access the downloadable bulletin, …
Theological Blind Spots: Paul Hiebert’s suggestion for an international hermeneutic
Yesterday I wrote about blind spots in our individual lives. It is difficult to see them and just as challenging to address them. The same thing is true in our theology. We often have blind spots that are evident to others but hard for us to see ourselves. Many years ago, I came across Paul …
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