Many of you may already know that I am beginning a ministry sabbatical next week. That means I will take a break from my online presence, including my social media accounts and blog. So, don't be surprised if things go quiet from me over the next couple of months. I am doing well and looking …
Lord of the Sabbath (discussion questions)
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message, "Lord of the Sabbath," from this past weekend at Eastbrook Church. This is part of our series, "Crossroads." The texts for this week are Luke 6:1-11 and 13:10-17. Discussion Questions: We begin a new series “Crossroads” this week that corresponds to Jesus’ journey toward the Cross and …
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Lord of the Sabbath
This weekend at Eastbrook Church we began a new series, "Crossroads," which corresponds with our Lenten journey to the Cross. The first message is entitled "Lord of the Sabbath" and looks at three Sabbath stories from Jesus' ministry in Luke 6:1-11 and 13:10-17. I started with an overview of the significance of the Sabbath followed by an exploration of Jesus' message and identity …
Learning to Stop
Ten years ago the standard response to the question, “how are you?” was “fine.” That was not a particularly informative answer but it was, well…fine. In today’s American culture, however, the standard response to the question, “how are you” seems to be “busy.”[1] One social commentator points out that it is not only adults …
Set Apart (discussion questions)
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message, "Set Apart," from this past weekend at Eastbrook Church, which began our new series on the Ten Commandments entitled "Chiseled." Discussion Questions: When you hear the phrase "Ten Commandments" what do you think of? Why? This weekend at Eastbrook, we continue our series, "Chiseled," on the Ten Commandments. This …
Matthew Erickson 