This weekend at Eastbrook Church I continued our series, "Family Portrait," with a message entitled "Family Secrets." My message was a reflection on the life of Jacob, culminating in his wrestling match with the angel of the Lord in Genesis 32:22-32. My main point in the message is that we need to face into our family secrets, …
You Belong in the Family (discussion questions)
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message, "You Belong in the Family," from this weekend at Eastbrook Church. Discussion Questions: 1. When you hear the word, ‘family’, what do you think of? 2. This week, we are beginning a new series called “Family Portrait.” Whether on your own or with a group, begin …
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You Belong in the Family
This weekend at Eastbrook Church we began a new four-week series entitled "Family Portrait." My message this weekend focused on understanding God's people as a family adopted as children of God through Jesus Christ. I built the message chiefly around Matthew 12:46-50, Galatians 3:26-29 and Revelation 7:9-10. You can listen to my message at the …
Funny Family Stories
As we get ready for our "Family Portrait" series at Eastbrook Church over the next four weeks, I'm wondering what some of your funniest or craziest family stories are. Post them here on my blog or send them to me directly. Thanks!
Family Portrait
This coming weekend at Eastbrook Church, we are beginning a series entitled "Family Portrait." The family is a significant part of God’s plan in the world. At one level we are all part of the family of God, as Paul writes: “Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people …
Matthew Erickson 