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Here is the latest "Behind the Sermon" episode from our sermon podcast related to my message from this past Sunday at Eastbrook Church entitled "Jesus the Holy Obedient One." As usual, we had some really great questions on this episode, ranging from why Leviticus prohibits eating blood, further investigations into what it means to be …
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For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Now if …
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Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message, "New Hope," which is the first part of our series "Exiles" on the book of 1 Peter. This study walks through 1 Peter 1:13-2:3. When was a time that something you were hoping for came true? How did hope sustain you in the waiting period? This …
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