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When I conclude a sermon series, I usually share resources I utilized in my study and preparation for sermons. Here is the bibliography for our recent series, "The Beginning of the End," which is the tenth and final part of an extended walk through the Gospel of Matthew. Bibliography for “The Beginning of the End” …
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One of the most striking aspects of the writing and teaching of Dallas Willard is his ability to open up with fresh perspective what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. One of Willard's most powerful contributions to disciple is found in his explanation of Jesus' well-known invitation: Come to me, all you who …
This past Sunday in my message, "Keep Your Lamps Lit," I mentioned some insights from Kenneth E. Bailey about the parable of the ten young women and their lamps related to the wedding banquet. If you're not familiar with Bailey's work, particularly his book Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes: Cultural Studies on the Gospels, I …
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This past Sunday in my message, "The Unknown Hour," I made a side comment about verses 40-41 and the rapture. The verses are: "Two men will be in the field; one will be taken and the other left. Two women will be grinding with a hand mill; one will be taken and the other left." …
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Over the past month I have been reading Henri Nouwen's book The Inner Voice of Love: A Journey Through Anguish to Freedom. This is one of Nouwen's most personal books, taken from his journals during a time of great challenge and even depression in his life. I really appreciated the entire book, which struck a …
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Matthew Erickson 