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July 20, 2023 Mitch Bedzyk
a Burial plot and a promise

A Burial Plot and a Promise (Genesis 23)

July 20, 2023 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study faith

Just as Sarah’s burial plot was a down payment of Israel's inheritance, the empty tomb of Jesus is the down payment of our inheritance.

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Why we use " gospel-centered " to describe ECC

Why We (Still) Use ‘Gospel-Centered’

July 3, 2023 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Life at ECC gospel-centered

Despite being a buzzword, there are several reasons why we still use the phrase "gospel-centered" to describe our church

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The Good Life Starts with Jesus - Sermon on the Mount

The Good Life Starts with Jesus (Matthew 5:1-2)

April 3, 2023 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study beatitudes

The Sermon on the Mount shows us that true human flourishing and the good life our world is searching for starts with listening to Jesus.

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Saved Through Water - Thoughts on Baptism

Saved Through Water: Thoughts on Baptism

February 13, 2023 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study

Just as the ark provided safety from the waters of judgment, we now have salvation from judgment through Jesus. And this is pictured and proclaimed in baptism.

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Prepare the Way of the Lord - Mark Old Testament

“Prepare the Way of the Lord”: Mark’s Use of the Old Testament

October 14, 2022 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study christology

Mark begins his gospel with the Old Testament to tell us that the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel had arrived with Jesus.

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Gospel of Mark

The Gospel of Mark: An Introduction

October 5, 2022 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study gospels

An overview of the four gospels and an introduction to the Gospel of Mark, which we will be working through in Line by Line

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Celebrating the Lord's Supper Weekly

Celebrating the Lord’s Supper Weekly

August 30, 2022 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Life at ECC Lord's Supper

Celebrating the Lord's Supper weekly helps us taste and see the goodness of the Lord and his gospel every time we gather as a church.

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Why the crucifixion? Why do we e preach Christ crucified?

The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ

April 16, 2022 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Theology crucifixion

In light of the New Testament's emphasis on Jesus's death by crucifixion, the question we must ask is, "Why the cross of Christ?"

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Bible Podcasts

3 Bible Podcasts Worth Listening To

January 1, 2022 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study

Podcasts are a dime a dozen these days. Here are three podcasts on the Bible actually worth listening to that are gold.

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