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While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!” (Matthew 17:5) At the mount of transfiguration, Jesus' glory is revealed before the eyes of Peter, James, and John. Overwhelmed by all …
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Fr Sieger Köder, "Transfiguration" "While he [Peter] was going on like this, babbling, a light-radiant cloud enveloped them, and sounding from deep in the cloud a voice: 'This is my Son, marked by my love, focus of my delight. Listen to him.'" (Matthew 17:5, MSG) "And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of …
This coming Sunday at Eastbrook Church we begin a new preaching series entitled "Scandalous Jesus." This series traces the journey of Jesus in Jerusalem from His triumphal entry through His crucifixion. This series also parallels the season of Lent and you are welcome to join in with the Lenten devotional we pull together every year …
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This coming Sunday at Eastbrook Church we begin a new preaching series entitled "Jesus Said What?!" On His way to the Cross Jesus teaches about a series of things we often avoid in the church or don’t associate with the teaching of Jesus. Join us as we explore things you may never knew Jesus addressed …
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On His way to Jerusalem, Jesus makes three predictions of His coming suffering, death, and resurrection. The first of those is found in Matthew 16:21, while Jesus is in Caesarea Philippi. The second prediction is in Matthew 17:22-23, while Jesus and His disciples are in Galilee on the way to Jerusalem. And the third prediction is …
Matthew Erickson 