Here is a poem that I wrote a few years back in which I reflect upon the wonder and mystery of the incarnation. Here I weave together some phrases from the old hymn "What Child Is This?" with my own reflective wonder upon Jesus' birth. “A virgin shall conceive and bear a son”: myth, mystery, …
Messiah (discussion questions)
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message, "Messiah," 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 9:18-21. Discussion Questions: What do people in society at large or in your relational sphere say about Jesus? We continue …
Messiah
What do we see when we see Jesus? This is the question at the center of my message, "Messiah," from this past weekend at Eastbrook Church. This was part of our series, "Jesus on the Move," where we have been looking at the ministry of Jesus in northern Israel in the first half of the Gospel …
The Glory of Christmas
Here is my message, "The Glory of Christmas," from Christmas Day services at Eastbrook Church. This message fits within the larger journey through the Gospel of Luke that we are in the midst of at present. You can follow along with that entire series through our web-site, the Eastbrook app, or our audio podcast. Also, join me in …
Word and Deed (discussion questions)
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message, "Word and Deed," from this past weekend at Eastbrook Church. This is part of our series, "Appearing." The text for this week is Luke 4:31-44. Discussion Questions: As we continue our “Appearing” series on Jesus’ beginnings in ministry, this week we will study Luke 4:31-44. Begin your …
Matthew Erickson 