Imperishable Hope + This Sunday!
Good morning, Immanuel. Our inheritance is the sum total of all that Jesus has earned for us through his life, death, and resurrection.
“Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” (1 Peter 1:13).
How often do you think about the return of Jesus? Daily? Sometimes? Barely? The inspired authors of the Scriptures repeatedly encourage believers to wait expectantly for it, be ready for it, live in the light of it, and hope in it. So, how does Jesus’ return give us hope? What is this grace to be brought to us?
Jesus' resurrection is the resounding declaration of his victory, power, and everlasting dominion over our enemies: death, sin, and the devil. It is proof that he is God's Anointed One, that he bore the wrath of God for us and conquered once and for all. ‘He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame by triumphing over them’ (Colossians 2:15). Our inheritance is the sum total of all that Jesus has earned for us through his life, death, and resurrection. We have peace with God, justification, redemption, and the forgiveness of our sins. We are adopted as beloved Children of God.
When Jesus returns, he will renew all things. Through him, our mortal bodies will be resurrected and clothed with an immortal and glorious body, able to enjoy the fullness of our inheritance. Right now, we are incapable of beholding God in his full Glory. If you have ever tasted and seen that the Lord is good — whatever awe, worship, adoration, and love filled your heart at the hearing of God’s Word, or through a worship song — it is but a shadow of what will be when Jesus returns. Imagine that! Unhindered by sin, pain, sorrow, and fear, we will bask in the glory of God for all eternity, delighting in him, along with all those he redeemed throughout human history. And this hope is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, secured for us by God Himself. Think about these glorious things.
This Sunday At Immanuel
Sunday Morning…
FAMILY WORSHIP—All are welcome to join us for worship on Sunday during our 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Family Worship + Holy Communion services! Classes for babies through 3-year-olds will be available in iKids. Children four years and older are invited to join us in the worship center as we finish our series in 2 Timothy and celebrate Holy Communion.
Seminars (Check out the latest updates)…
9 am: No Exit Signs - A Study in Exodus Seminar (summer break). Join us again in August for Last Word: The Gospel of Christ in the Book of Revelation.
9 am: No Student Seminar (summer break). Join us again in August!
9 am: Studying the Bible Together, led by Dr. Tom Cox in the Staff Lounge (continues through the summer).
On the horizon…
RETREATS: SAVE THE DATES - Our Women’s & Men’s retreats are on the horizon! The ladies will meet on September 27th & 28th at Deer Run Retreat with guest speaker Jani Ortlund. The men will meet on October 25th & 26th at Deer Run Retreat with guest speaker Ray Ortlund. Sign-up info is coming soon!
ENJOYING THE TRINITY—Join us in the cafe from May 22nd to June 19th as Pastor Sam Allberry covers a five-part Wednesday night summer series titled “Enjoying the Trinity”!
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God be praised. This article and these truths lifted my spirit GREATLY. Thank you Aymone, thank you Lord!