Reconciliation [Life of Joseph, part 5]
This past weekend at Eastbrook Church we continued our series "The Life of Joseph: God's Sovereignty in Our Suffering" by looking at Joseph's overtures toward reconciliation with his brothers in Genesis 45-46. This message was essentially about the nature of and difference between forgiveness and relational reconciliation. You can view the message video and sermon …
Open Wounds [Life of Joseph, part 4]
After returning from international travels this past week, I returned to Eastbrook to continue our series "The Life of Joseph: God's Sovereignty in Our Suffering." This weekend we explored Genesis 42-44, with special attention to the transformation that occurs in Joseph's brothers, particularly in Judah. My goal in this message was to open up the ways …
Lost and Found [Life of Joseph, part 3]
This past weekend at Eastbrook Church we continued our series "The Life of Joseph: God's Sovereignty in Our Suffering" by looking at Joseph's exaltation from suffering in Genesis 40-41. A significant part of this message ended up being about waiting on God in the midst of our suffering. You can view the message video and …
Caught [Life of Joseph, part 2]
I continued our series "The Life of Joseph: God's Sovereignty in Our Suffering"this past weekend at Eastbrook Church by looking at Joseph's temptation in Genesis 39. Here, Joseph finds God's present with him and even blessing him in suffering. Then, when things seem to be heading in a positive direction, he is caught in the webs …
Matthew Erickson 