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 …
New Hope
This past weekend at Eastbrook Church we continued our series entitled "Exiles: A Study of 1 Peter," looking at the hope we have as exiles. We journeyed into Peter's words on that hope and how it transforms the way we live in 1 Peter 1:13-2:3. You can watch the message here or subscribe to our audio podcast, …
Set Apart
This weekend at Eastbrook Church, I continued our series, "Chiseled," on the Ten Commandments by looking at the third and fourth commandments from Exodus 20:7-11. While we may not immediately see a connection between the command about not misusing God's name and the command about keeping the Sabbath, they have a lot in common. They are …
Saturday Prayer 13
As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: 'be holy, because I am holy.' (1 Peter 1:14-16, NIV) Lord, please help me to walk in the …
Matthew Erickson 