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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 Perfect High Priest." We had some really great questions on this episode, ranging from the difference between saying "Hebrew Bible" and "Old Testament," why we need a mediator to …
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This past weekend at Eastbrook, we continued our preaching series entitled "Holy God, Wholly Given: Lent in Leviticus." My message this week explored the calling and functions of the priests, especially the High Priest, as outlined in Leviticus. I then connected that with the ministry of Jesus as the perfect High Priest as described in …
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This coming Sunday at Eastbrook Church we begin a new preaching series entitled “Holy God, Wholly Given: Lent in Leviticus.” This Lent we will explore key themes related to the life and ministry of Jesus as seen in the Old Testament book of Leviticus. This also begins our Lenten devotional journey, written by the Eastbrook …
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Giotto, The Ascension of Christ, fresco; 1305. Almighty God and Father,thank You for Your everlasting love revealed in Jesus Christ,who did not consider equality with Yousomething to be used to His own advantage,but emptied Himself and took on the natureof a servant and became humanfor us and for our salvation. Thank You that in Your infinite …
Throughout our new series "The Final Word: Knowing Christ through Hebrews," I am writing prayers related to the text on which we are preaching each week. This prayer is drawn from Hebrews 10:1-18. The complete list of prayers inspired by Hebrews is included at the bottom of this post. You can also view the message …
Matthew Erickson 