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"He pressed them, 'And how about you? Who do you say I am?'" (Matthew 16:15) Savior. Messiah. Son of the Living God.More than a book or words upon a page,You are the Word—creating, sustaining, and naming. Transcendent One, ineffable in glory, wrapped in lightand shrouded in clouds, upon whom we cannot look.yet also Immanent One, …
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This past weekend at Eastbrook, we concluded our preaching series, "Who Do You Say I Am?", by finally drawing near to the text from which the title of the series arises: Matthew 16:13-20. In this dramatic turning point in the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus asks His disciples a series of questions, including "Who do you …
Join us for worship with Eastbrook Church through Eastbrook at Home at 8, 9:30, and 11 AM. This weekend we conclude our series, "Who Do You Say I Am?," as I preach from Matthew 16:13-20 about Jesus' piercing question from which the title of our series takes its name and Peter's bold response to that …
This past weekend at Eastbrook, as we continued our preaching series, "Who Do You Say I Am?", Fred Pierce preached on an interesting passage from Matthew 16:1-12. This begins with the religious leaders' request for a sign from Jesus and then veers into a discussion with the disciples about their missing the point of what …
Join us for worship with Eastbrook Church through Eastbrook at Home at 8, 9:30, and 11 AM. This weekend we continue our series, "Who Do You Say I Am?," as Fred Pierce, the Head of School at Eastbrook Academy, preaches from Matthew 16:1-12 about Jesus' response to the religious leaders' request for a sign. This …
Matthew Erickson 