I wrote three short poems as part of our Crossroads devotional for Lent at Eastbrook Church. I include them below. You can access the entire Crossroads devotional here. “With loud shouts they insistently demanded that he be crucified, and their shouts prevailed. So Pilate decided to grant their demand.” (Luke 23:23-24) “Jesus called out with …
Three Last Words: a Good Friday message
This year our Good Friday service was structured around the three last words that Jesus speaks from the Cross in the Gospel of Luke: “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” (Luke 23:34) “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” (Luke 23:43) “Father, into your …
The Final Move (discussion questions)
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message, "The Final Move," from this past weekend at Eastbrook Church. This is concluding message of our series, "Crossroads." The text for this week is from Luke 21:5-36. Discussion Questions: When have you been most concerned about the end of the world? Why? We conclude our “Crossroads” series …
The Final Move
This weekend at Eastbrook Church I concluded our "Crossroads" series, which traces Jesus' time in Jerusalem before the crucifixion and corresponds with our Lenten journey to the Cross. This final message is entitled "The Final Move" and looks at one of Jesus' most difficult teachings in Luke 21:5-36. It is difficult in two senses. First, it is difficult …
Lord of the Cast Off (discussion questions)
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message, "Lord of the Cast Off," from this past weekend at Eastbrook Church. This is part of our series, "Crossroads." The texts for this week are Luke 21:1-4 and 7:36-50. Discussion Questions: When have you encountered someone who felt totally on the outside of society or a …
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Matthew Erickson 