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I concluded our series on the book of Daniel last weekend at Eastbrook Church by focusing on the final words of the book found in Daniel 12:5-13. This concludes the final vision of Daniel, which is also the longest vision, stretching from 10:1-12:13. This message brings together themes of persevering in our faith and the hope of …
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[This is the final devotional I wrote for Eastbrook Church‘s Advent 2018 devotional. Find the daily journey through Advent here.] “While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room …
The prophet Isaiah foretold about Jesus, the light of the world. In Isaiah 9:2 he writes, “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.” Hundreds of years later, Jesus was born and proclaimed: “I am the light of the world. …
[This is the devotional I wrote for the fourth week of Eastbrook Church's Advent 2018 devotional. Join in with the daily journey through Advent here.] “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will …
I continued our series on the book of Daniel this past weekend at Eastbrook Church by exploring the final vision Daniel has in the book, found in Daniel 10:1-12:4. In order to walk through this entire passage in one message, I had to pick and choose certain things to focus on, and I chose to give attention …
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Matthew Erickson 