When I grew up, I spent a lot of time watching Mr. Rogers. I’m not sure why, but there was something about the songs, sweaters, and shoes that just kept me coming back for more. Mr. Rogers loved to ask that simple question day after day for his riveted little television audience: “Won’t you be …
What Does It Mean to Abide in Christ?: two essentials for bearing fruit
I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener....Remain in me as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. (John 15:1-4) The theme of this passage is God's people bearing fruit as …
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Sending (discussion questions)
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message, "Sending," from this past weekend at Eastbrook Church. This is part of our series, "Jesus on the Move." The text for this week are from Luke 9:1-6, 57-62; 10:1-24. Discussion Questions: When did you really become a follower of Jesus in your life? What was the decisive …
Sending
This weekend at Eastbrook Church I continued our series, "Jesus on the Move," with a messaged entitled, "Sending" from Luke 9:1-6, 57-62; and 10:1-24. These texts describe the sending out of the Twelve apostles and the seventy-two, with a brief description of three challenges of discipleship. I largely focused on apostleship and what it means that there are …
Teaching (discussion questions)
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message, "Teaching," from this past weekend at Eastbrook Church. This is part of our series, "Jesus on the Move." The text for this week are from Luke 6:17-49. Discussion Questions: What is one of the most important lessons you have ever learned? We continue the series “Jesus …
Matthew Erickson 