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"As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, 'This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.'" (Matthew 3:16-17) The theological insights we gain …
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"Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows." (Luke 12:6-7) This passage in Luke comes within an extended exhortation by Jesus about acknowledging Him in our …
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message, "Worry and Faith," from this past weekend at Eastbrook Church. This is part of our series "The Kingdom Life." The text for this week is Luke 12:22-34. Discussion Questions: When have you experienced the greatest worry in your life? How did you deal with it? This weekend …
This past weekend at Eastbrook Church we continued our series "The Kingdom Life" by exploring the topic of worry and faith. My message centered on Jesus' words in Luke 12:22-34, giving some attention to John 20:19 and Philippians 4:6-7 as well. Here's my contention: if Jesus opens the doorway to God's presence through the Cross and the Resurrection, then it is …
Matthew Erickson 