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This past weekend at Eastbrook, we continued our summer preaching series entitled "The Pursuit of God: The Life of David." In my message this weekend, I explored 1 Samuel 24 and 26, two parallel chapters where David spares King Saul's life, even though he has opportunity to take it. I also took a little rabbit …
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When looking at the life of Joseph in Genesis 40-41, I noticed some striking aspects about the timeline of Joseph's journey. Joseph was sold into slavery at 17 years of age according to Genesis 37:2. By the end of Genesis 41, Joseph is 30 years old (41:46). Two years pass between the end of chapter …
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One of the most pervasive themes in the psalms is waiting. In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice;in the morning I lay my requests before youand wait expectantly. (Psalm 5:3) Wait for the Lord;be strong and take heartand wait for the Lord. (Psalm 27:14) We wait in hope for the Lord;he is our help and our …
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When someone asks you, "what are you waiting for?", a number of responses may jump to your lips: "The start of the football season." "A response to that job application I sent in." "That special someone to come along." Waiting is a regular part of our lives, but it is not something we are always …
“Power belongs to God.” (Psalm 62:11) Psalm 62 begins with some of the most memorable lines in the psalms: For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken. (Psalm 62:1-2) The psalmist's words express a deep dependence upon God. Many …
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Matthew Erickson 