The Gaze of Our Hearts (+ James This Sunday!)
With every loving look at the gospel, we are made more like Jesus.
“And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit” (2 Corinthians 3:18).
Everyone worships something. And all worshipers are made into the image of the thing they worship. That’s why the Psalmist says, speaking of idols, “Those who make them become like them, so do all who trust in them” (Psalm 135:18).
One of the primary ways we worship is with our gaze. Not necessarily our physical eyeballs, but the gaze of our hearts. Where have we directed our attention and our love? Paul teaches us in 2 Corinthians 3 that as we gaze at the glory of the Lord, we are “being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another.”
The glory of the Lord is most clearly displayed in the person of Jesus Christ and the good news of his death and resurrection. God promises us in this passage that with every loving look at the gospel, we are made more like Jesus.
Friends, let us take a good, long look at the gospel of Jesus Christ today! Nothing could be more powerful or transformative. As we gaze at the glory of the Lord, the Spirit of God is at work in us. Jesus will become even more beautiful to us, and we will become more like Jesus. What do we have to lose?
This Sunday At Immanuel
Sunday Morning…
SUNDAY WORSHIP: Join us for our 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. services as Pastor Tony takes us back to our James series. All are welcome!
Child Dedication & Baptism: Interested in baptizing or dedicating your baby at Immanuel? Our next parent seminar is on Sunday, January 5th. For more information and to sign up click here.
SUNDAY SEMINAR KICKOFF 🏈
9 AM: Student Seminar led by Vince Greenwald (grades 5-12) in the gymnasium
9 AM: Last Word: The Gospel of Christ in the Book of Revelation, led by Dr. Russell Moore in the cafe
9 AM: Studying the Bible Together, led by Dr. Tom Cox, studying the book of Romans in the staff lounge
FEBRUARY 9: Join Dr. Gavin Ortlund starting February 9th for a new seminar titled “Church History for Beginners” in the cafe
ON THE HORIZON
THURSDAY WOMEN’S STUDY: Thursday's Women’s Study with Heidi Faulks kicks off a new season, and everyone is welcome to join! Whether new or returning, now is the perfect time to sign up.
When: Thursdays, 10:00–11:30 AM, starting January 9th
What: Psalms: Prayers of the Heart by Eugene Peterson
Where: Immanuel Church
Childcare: Provided
Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with other women in our community. Sign up now to secure your spot and receive your book during the first session!
MONDAY NIGHTS - Monday Men’s with Pastor Tony & Women’s Fellowship & Bible Study with Any Cox begin next week, January 13th.
When: Mondays, 7:00-8:30 PM, starting January 13th
NEXT STEPS: If you are interested in learning more about membership at Immanuel, our Next Steps Seminar is for you! You can join us on Saturday, January 25, 2024, from 9 am to 3 pm at the Immanuel Cafe for our next class. RSVP here.
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