The Life-Giving Friendship of Jesus
Good morning, Immanuel. The friendship of Jesus is truly life-giving!
“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13).
Who better than Jesus could speak these words to His disciples? Who, greater than the King of Redemption, is more fit to comfort us with these words? And who, humbler than the Lamb, is more qualified to declare His faithfulness to the end? Friends are many, and great friends are fewer. Yet, only the Friend of Sinners has a sinless life to offer and freely lays it down for the sake of the ungodly. His friendship is life to us! The 19th-century Scottish pastor Horatius Bonar, once said:
“In His favour is life;” and to be without this favour is to be unhappy here, and to be shut out from joy hereafter. There is no life worthy of the name of life save that which flows from His assured friendship. Without that friendship, our life here is a burden and a weariness; but with that friendship we fear no evil, and all sorrow is turned into joy.
May the Spirit of the risen Christ awaken our hearts to the joy of friendship with Jesus through faith in the gospel!
TENTH GENERATION PRAYER - 6 AM - 7 AM
Join us this morning as we pray together in the church cafe for the Lord’s provision of a long-term home for Immanuel.
December 17, 2023 - This Sunday At Immanuel
Sunday Morning…
SERMON - Join us as we continue our Advent sermon series! Keep up to date with our Advent series here.
ADVENT - Looking for Advent resources? Check out The Weary World Rejoices edited by Melissa Kruger (TGC)
Seminars…
9 am: Studying the Bible Together led by Dr. Tom Cox in the Staff Lounge
9 am: First Word Seminar led by Dr. Russell Moore in the Cafe
No Student Seminar - Winter Break
On The Horizon…
Thursday, December 14th: YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GATHERING at 6:30 pm at the Catlett’s home. RSVP at: immanuelnashville.com/signups
Sunday, December 24th: CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES (@ 9 am & 10:45 am) CHRISTMAS EVE HOLY COMMUNION (@ 4 pm)
Sunday, January 14th: DISCOVER RECEPTION - The next Discover Reception will be hosted in the cafe on January 14th at 10:45 am. If you are new or newish and looking to learn more about Immanuel, RSVP here.
Saturday, January 20th: NEXT STEPS ONE DAY EVENT- Join us on Saturday, January 20th, from 9 am-2 pm in the cafe for Next Steps Day. We will cover the material for all four sessions. Coffee and lunch will be provided. RSVP here.
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Amen, truly. Thank you Tony 🙏🏼