Posts by Eastbrook Church (Page 60)
Sacred Conception
Read Isaiah 7:10-15 and Luke 1:35 “But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those born under the law so that we might receive adoption as sons.” (Galatians 4:4-5 ESV) Evangelical Christians tend to be very cautious discussing Mary that she is nearly invisible in conversation and preaching. Yet upon her was bestowed arguably the greatest of all God’s gifts: to bear the human nature of…
The Sign of John the Baptist
Read Malachi 4:5-6 and Matthew 11:10-15 “This is the one about whom it is written: ‘I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.’ Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist…” (Matthew 11:10-11) One of the greatest commendations Jesus ever offers about a human being was what He says about John the Baptist. Jesus affirmed that there was really no one quite…
Week 1: Seeing the Incarnation of Jesus in the Old Testament Prophets
Week One begins, appropriately enough, with some of the more familiar prophecies associated with the Messiah, those associated with His birth and incarnation. Passages indicating where the Messiah would be born, how they would know to be ready for His arrival and even a reference of an early trip His family would take all were recognized by the early church as messages of confirmation and hope that Jesus was the Promised One of God. As you read these passages this week, you will see how intentionally God worked out His…
Introduction
When you read through the Bible there are remarkable connections that God has woven through its pages. From century to century, through a diverse group of authors, God has provided a consistent message of love, justice, grace, redemption and hope. In particular, it is amazing to see the way God used His prophets to provide glimpses of His ultimate solution to our greatest problem, sin. Time and again God placed clues about the coming Messiah in the prophets’ messages, preparing…