As I prepared my message this past week entitled "The God Who Is Just and Saves," I utilized a number of resources alongside of the Bible that I found helpful in shaping my thoughts. Here are four that I thought were worth sharing. On the topic of longing, particularly the longing for justice in our …
How is God Speaking to You? (week 48)
Every week in 2011, I am putting up this post in order to hear from you about how God is speaking to you as you read the Bible. Some others have joined me to read through the Bible in a year together in 2011 but you can respond to this whether you are doing that …
The Longing of Advent
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel And ransom captive Israel. We are at the beginning of the season of Advent. Advent means 'appearing' and looks back toward Jesus' birth over 2,000 years ago while also looking forward to His future return. Historically, Christians have celebrated Advent as the beginning of the church year, which is a …
God of Justice
As a response to my message yesterday at Eastbrook, "The God Who Is Just and Saves," someone sent me a link to a song by Tim Hughes entitled "God of Justice." I first heard this song a few years ago, when at Brooklife Church we focused on these themes and a good friend asked us …
The God Who Is Just and Saves (Study Questions)
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message from this past weekend at Eastbrook Church entitled "The God Who Is Just and Saves." Discussion Questions What is your greatest longing in life? Isaiah 42:1-9 is our focus this week and it addresses the deepest longings in the hearts of God’s people while in exile. …
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Matthew Erickson 