Ten years ago the standard response to the question, “how are you?” was “fine.” That was not a particularly informative answer but it was, well…fine. In today’s American culture, however, the standard response to the question, “how are you” seems to be “busy.”[1] One social commentator points out that it is not only adults …
The Right Woman for the Job: Deborah (discussion questions)
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message, "The Right Woman for the Job," from this past weekend at Eastbrook Church. This is part of our series, "Flawed Heroes" from the book of Judges. This week we looked at Judges 4-5. Discussion Questions: Have you ever been thrust into service or responsibility in an unexpected …
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The Right Woman for the Job: Deborah
This past weekend at Eastbrook we continued our "Flawed Heroes" series based on the book of Judges by looking at a series of unlikely heroes from Judges 4-5. Deborah looms large as the most respectable character in the entire book. Barak, although a reluctant deliverer, is used by God. Jael, a foreigner with no standing in society, …
Sunday Prayer 6
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty, the whole earth is filled with Your glory! We stand in awe of You and we close our mouths in awe and respect of You. Who is like You, Lord? Who can compare with Your awesome power, and who can compare with Your amazing grace? O God, King of …
Lead with the Left: Ehud (discussion questions)
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message, "Lead with the Left: Ehud," from this past weekend at Eastbrook Church. This is the third part of our series, "Flawed Heroes" from the book of Judges. This week we looked at Judges 3:12-30. Discussion Questions: When have you experienced help from another in the midst of personal …
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Matthew Erickson 