His Mercy Is For Us + This Sunday!

Good morning Immanuel. The holiness of God includes His eagerness to redeem His people!

"And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation" (Luke 1:50).

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What comes to mind when you think of the fear of God? Often, we associate it with every reason to run away and hide. In the Bible, people trembled in His presence when they encountered God's holiness. When Isaiah saw the glory of the Lord, he lamented his spiritual condition. When Jesus revealed his glory to the disciples, Peter was afraid and wanted Jesus to depart his presence. Those responses make sense because fear and condemnation go together. But here in Luke 1, it is not fear and condemnation that pair up; it is fear and mercy! His mercy is for those who fear him. His mercy is for us. Mary rejoices because the holiness of God includes his eagerness to redeem His people. She saw the deeper reality that God’s glory was not coming down to terrify us but to bless and restore us! His mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation.

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September 10, 2023 - This Sunday at Immanuel

• Sunday Morning

  • WORSHIP - Join us as we welcome new members at our 10:45 am service and continue our sermon series on the Good News in Three Dimensions!

• Seminars

  • 9 am: Studying the Bible Together, led this week by Tony Shepherd in the Church Office

  • 9 am: Exit Signs: The Gospel of Christ in the Book of Exodus, led by Dr. Russell Moore in the Cafe.

  • No Student Seminar this Sunday - We are happy to welcome our students back on Sunday after their Fall retreat!

  • No Next Steps this Sunday - We will have our next one-day Next Steps class in October. Keep an eye out for details coming soon!

• Engage

  • MEMBER MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT - Larry and Sydney Catlett invite you to join them for Men's & Women's Bible Study Groups, focusing on how to study the Bible. To learn more about these study groups, email Larry or Sydney, or visit the connect desk on Sunday between the 9 am and 10:45 am services.

• On the Horizon

  • DISCOVER RECEPTION - New or newish to Immanuel? Formerly known as the Discover Luncheon, the new Discover Reception is an opportunity to connect at 10:45 am in the cafe for an overview of Immanuel and a time for Q&A. Our next Discover Reception is this Sunday (September 10). RSVP here.

  • TGC23 NATIONAL CONFERENCE - Thinking about attending the Gospel Coalition National Conference (September 25-27)? Immanuel folks are privy to a $20 registration discount using the code COUNCILCHURCH. Immanuel’s very own Barnabas Piper, Sam Allberry, and Ray Ortlund will be a part of the event lineup for TGC23. Register today and save!