Generational Faithfulness + This Sunday!

In every generation God is fulfilling His purpose for the sake of Christ.

“For David, after he had served the purpose of God in his own generation, fell asleep…” (Acts 13:36).

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David was not perfect. He sinned grievously. He failed publicly. And yet, God’s Word honors him with this high praise: he served the purpose of God in his own generation. What a remarkable summary of a life.

David’s kingdom was never just about David. His throne was not an end in itself. It was a divine strategy—an echo and a pointer, anticipating a greater King. From David’s line came Jesus, the true and eternal King, whose kingdom will never end. David served God’s purpose not because he was flawless, but because he was God’s man for that moment in redemptive history.

And here’s the encouragement for us: that same sovereign God still appoints and sends his people—imperfect though we are—to serve his purposes in our generation. You may not wear a crown or write psalms, but your life is no less part of His plan. You belong to the Lord. Your story has been caught up in His story. You are being used, right now, in ways you can’t fully see, for the sake of Christ’s name.

There is no throwaway generation. The gospel is on the move in this moment. Your faithfulness matters. Your courage matters. Your quiet trust and humble obedience may seem small, but in the hands of God, they are not insignificant. Heaven is watching. Hell is trembling. And Christ is building His Church.

So let’s stay low before the Lord. Let’s trust him with the outcomes. Just as God was working through David, He is working through you. May it be said of us one day that we served the purpose of God in our generation!

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THIS SUNDAY AT IMMANUEL

• MORNING SERVICES: Join us this Sunday at 9 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. as we continue our sermon series, The Gospel According to Genesis. Catch up on previous sermons on our YouTube Channel.

• SUNDAY SEMINARS

  • Sadler Hall

    • 9 AM: Studying the Bible Together, led by Dr. Tom Cox, studying the book of Romans in the blue room

    • 10:45 AM: The Bible’s Big Story, led by David McLemore, helps you read and apply the Bible by showing how the entire storyline points to Jesus, His grace, and His gospel. All are welcome!

  • Sadler Chapel

    • Our weekly seminar, Last Word: The Gospel of Christ in the Book of Revelation with Dr. Russell Moore, is taking a summer break. We’re grateful for the rich teaching we’ve received so far, and we look forward to resuming the series this fall. Stay tuned for details as we get closer to the new season!

  • Student Ministry

    • 9 AM: Student Seminar (grades 5-12) in the gymnasium. This will be our final session for the summer. We’re so thankful for the time we’ve had together and look forward to picking back up in the fall!

• ON THE HORIZON

  • Marriage Foundations - If you are considering marriage, engaged, or are young in your marriage, join us for our next Marriage Foundations Seminar. It will be held on Saturday, August 23, from 9 am to 1 pm in the cafe. Lunch will be provided. Register here.