This past weekend at Eastbrook, we continued our new series entitled "The Beginning of the End." This series explores the resurrection of Jesus in tandem with some of Jesus’ teaching about the fall of Jerusalem and the end of all time. This weekend I preached from Matthew 25:1-13, a curious parable about being prepared for …
The Unknown Hour
This past weekend at Eastbrook, we continued our new series entitled "The Beginning of the End." This series explores the resurrection of Jesus in tandem with some of Jesus’ teaching about the fall of Jerusalem and the end of all time.This weekend I preached out of the second half of Matthew 24, verses 36-51, where …
The Ascension and Jesus’ Return (Part 3 of 3)
What does Jesus' ascension have to do with his eventual return? When will it happen and how should we prepare for it? In this third and final installment of my three-part reflection on Ascension Day this week, I want to reflect today on the significance of Jesus' return after His ascension. After Jesus' ascension, two heavenly …
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The Return of Christ: 5 Aspects and 3 Images
This morning I had the privilege of speaking at Eastbrook's monthly men's breakfast on the topic: "Jesus Our Coming King." I began with an overview of the narrative arc of Jesus' life: Nativity and birth Life: teaching, miracles, mission Crucifixion Resurrection Ascension Intercession Return I then shared five aspects of Jesus' return: It will happen (Acts …
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N. T. Wright on Jesus’ Second Coming
I've been studying for a message I'm giving this Saturday morning on "Christ our Coming King" for Eastbrook's monthly men's breakfast. I came across this quotation from N. T. Wright in his book Surprised by Hope, that captures so much in such a small space that I couldn't help but share it. What we have here, …
Matthew Erickson 