This past weekend at Eastbrook, we continues our preaching series entitled "Scandalous Jesus," that parallels our journey of Lent. This week, I turned our attention to three parables of Jesus in Matthew 21:28-22:14: The Father and His Two SonsThe Vineyard and the TenantsThe Wedding Banquet Each of these parables echo two major themes: Jesus brings …
What Kind of Ruler Do We Really Want?
"And he will be called...Mighty God." (Isaiah 9:6b) Many of us have heard the old proverb about power and might coined by Lord Acton in the 19th century: “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.”[1] We know that power and might can be dangerous. In some ways, we all want to be mighty …
Bibliography for “Who Do You Say I Am?”
When I conclude a sermon series, I usually share resources I utilized in my study and preparation for sermons. Here is the bibliography for our recent series, "Who Do You Say I Am?," which is the sixth part of an extended walk through the Gospel of Matthew. Bibliography for “Who Do You Say I Am?” …
Theodulf of Orleans, “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” [Poetry for Ordinary Time]
I've enjoyed posting poetry series themed around the Christian year in the past couple of years (see "Poetry for Lent" and "Poetry for Easter"). I will continue that with a series called "Poetry for Ordinary Time." Ordinary time includes two sections of the church year between Christmastide and Lent and Easter and Advent. The word …
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R. S. Thomas, “The Kingdom” [Poetry for Ordinary Time]
I've enjoyed posting poetry series themed around the Christian year in the past couple of years (see "Poetry for Lent" and "Poetry for Easter"). I will continue that with a series called "Poetry for Ordinary Time." Ordinary time includes two sections of the church year between Christmastide and Lent and Easter and Advent. The word …
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Matthew Erickson 