This past weekend at Eastbrook, we continued our celebration of the resurrection of Jesus through our preaching series, "I AM: Seven Identity Markers of Jesus," drawn from the Gospel of John. This week I continued the series by exploring Jesus' statement, "I am the light of the world" (John 8:12). You can find the message …
Eastbrook at Home – April 23, 2023
Join us for worship with Eastbrook Church through Eastbrook at Home at 8, 9:30, and 11 AM. This weekend we continue our preaching series entitled "I Am: Seven Identity Markers of Jesus" based out of the Gospel of John. This week we look at Jesus' powerful statement: “I am the Light of the World” (John …
Art for Advent 4 :: William Holman Hunt, “The Light of the World”
William Holman Hunt, The Light of the World; Oil on canvas; between 1851 and 1856.
Let Him In :: William Holman Hunt, “The Light of the World”
William Holman Hunt, The Light of the World; Oil on canvas; 1901-1904. In the seven letters to early churches which begins the book of Revelation, there is one verse that stands out above others as well known. In the last letter, addressed to the infamous church of Laodicea, Jesus issues a stern rebuke and call …
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A Prayer to God’s Majesty: gazing upon the mountains
"The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice.Clouds and thick darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne." (Psalm 97:1-2) In the distance, across Flathead Lake,mountains tower, touching the heights,shrouded in heavy cloud,hiding the distant peaks from view. You, God, are my God,surrounded in clouds and thick darkness—known, yet not fully knowable;hidden, yet still …
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Matthew Erickson 