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This past weekend at Eastbrook, we continued our preaching series entitled "Holy God, Wholly Given: Lent in Leviticus." In my message this week I explored the holiness of God in relation to our holiness as God's people, drawing upon the holiness code in Leviticus and connecting that to the fulfilling work of Jesus the Messiah. …
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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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There are certain books of the Bible that people tend to avoid. Somewhere near the top of that list for many is the Old Testament book of Leviticus. Perhaps part of the reason for this is that Leviticus seems so archaic and strange, so disconnected with the world in which we live today. Sacrifice and …
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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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“Even now,” declares the Lord,“return to me with all your heart,with fasting and weeping and mourning.”Rend your heartand not your garments.Return to the Lord your God,for he is gracious and compassionate,slow to anger and abounding in love,and he relents from sending calamity. (Joel 2:12-13) Join us tonight, March 5, at 6:30 PM, in-person or via …
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Matthew Erickson 