The Daily + This Sunday at Immanuel!

Good morning, Immanuel! Here is the Daily Pulse and a heads up on Sunday at Immanuel.

“Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law” (Psalm 119:18).

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The Word of God is true, and this is one of the most important things we can say about the Bible, but it isn't the only thing to say. Not only is the Word of God true, but it is also wondrous! This is David's prayer; that God would open his eyes to behold wondrous things out of the Law. The mind needs truth to understand; the hands and feet need goodness to pursue, but the eyes of the heart need beauty to behold! Whatever truth we know and whatever goodness we affirm would be mere empty religion apart from a divine and supernatural light shining in our hearts to unveil the wonder and beauty of God.

Psalm 119:18 is a longing that God loves to answer. He loves to open our eyes so we may behold wondrous things out of His Law. Two thousand years ago, the Word became flesh, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth (John 1:14). In Jesus, we saw what all the Law and the prophets spoke of. We saw a life fully devoted to loving God and to loving His neighbor. This devotion to God and love for neighbor was displayed supremely at the cross, where Jesus laid his life down for the guilty! In Jesus, the veil that once separated us from God was torn, and as we look to Jesus by faith today, we see the wonder of the throne of grace that speaks peace, redemption, and comfort to us!

"...For to this day, when they read the old covenant, that same veil remains unlifted, because only through Christ is it taken away. Yes, to this day whenever Moses is read a veil lies over their hearts. But when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed." (2 Cor. 14-16)

"...having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might." (Eph. 1:18-19)

This Sunday At Immanuel

• Sunday Morning…

  • WORSHIP - Join us for our 9 am and 10:45 am services as we celebrate child baptisms and dedications and continue our series in 1 Timothy!

• Seminars…

  • 9 am: Exit Signs - A Study in Exodus Seminar led by Dr. Russell Moore in the Cafe

  • 9 am: Studying the Bible Together, led by Dr. Tom Cox in the Staff Lounge

  • 9 am: Student Seminar led by Vince Greenwald in the gymnasium (grades 5-12)

  • 10:45 am: Discover Reception - New to Immanuel? Join us on Sunday in the cafe to learn about Immanuel and how you can connect. Sign up here.

• On the horizon…

  • Marriage Foundations Seminar - If you are preparing for marriage or are newly/newly-ish married, join us on Saturday, April 13, from 9 AM - 1 PM for a marriage foundations seminar. It will be led by Chad Karger, a member of Immanuel who has nearly thirty years of experience in counseling, spiritual direction, and coaching. We will introduce you to the Prepare-Enrich inventory as a resource for walking through foundational marital and relational matters. Lunch will be provided. Please Register HERE. Contact Barnabas Piper with any questions: Barnabas@immanuelnashville.com.

  • Young Professionals Gathering - Our next Young Professionals gathering will be on Thursday, April 18th at 6:30 pm at Immanuel. Come and meet a new friend, fellowship, and be encouraged!

  • Wednesday Nights at Immanuel - Next Wednesday will continue our mini-series, Living in Light of the Resurrection, with the topic of The Resurrection and Mission.