What is a Christ-centered perspective on our suffering? That question was the focus of my message, "Occupied with Suffering," this past weekend at Eastbrook Church as I continued our series, "Exiles: A Study of 1 Peter." Suffering is a theme of Peter's letter, but he brings it into sharp focus with 1 Peter 4:12-19 by exploring the significance and approach …
Righteous Relationships
What does apple pie, fresh fruit, and exile faith have in common? This past weekend at Eastbrook Church I continued our series, "Exiles: A Study of 1 Peter," looking at our relationships from 1 Peter 3:1-12: wives, husbands, and the community of God. You can watch the message here or subscribe to our audio podcast, following along with the …
Righteous Suffering
What does it look like to live out our faith in everyday things as exiles? This past weekend at Eastbrook Church I continued our series, "Exiles: A Study of 1 Peter," looking at the four characteristics of our lives with God from 1 Peter 2:11-25. At the end of the message, I added a few comments about the …
Matthew Erickson 