This past weekend at Eastbrook, I concluded our series entitled "The Messiah's Mission," by looking at Matthew 12:46-50. Here, Jesus' earthly family comes looking for Him, probably making the journey from Nazareth to Capernaum. Jesus uses their arrival to reframe family in relation to discipleship and the disciple-community. You can find the message video and …
The Messiah and Satan
This past weekend at Eastbrook, I continued our series entitled "The Messiah's Mission," by looking at Matthew 12:22-37. Here, Jesus is accused of casting out demons by the power of Satan, but offers a stern rebuke of this and some words about what has come to be known as the unforgivable sin. I explored what …
The Messiah and the Sabbath
This past weekend at Eastbrook, we continued our series entitled "The Messiah's Mission," by looking at Matthew 12:1-21. Here, Jesus offers tangible examples of His invitation to find rest for our souls that we explored last week. I spent quite a bit of time expounding on Matthew's quotation of Isaiah 42. Specifically I talked about …
The Messiah’s Challenge and Invitation
Some of the most meaningful words to me personally in the Gospel of Matthew are these: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your …
The Messiah and the Forerunner
This past weekend at Eastbrook, Jim Caler graciously stepped in to preach as I had to be out of town. He continued our series entitled "The Messiah's Mission," by looking at Matthew 11:2-19. This message focuses on the relationship between Jesus and John the Baptist and what it means to truly hear from God and …
Matthew Erickson 