Thy sorrows, Savior, we retrace

Immanuel and a Sanctuary

Fourth, Jesus is Immanuel ( Isa. 7:14 ). The name Immanuel means “God with us. ” The Jews have God, but we Christians have Jesus as Immanuel—God with us. Fifth, as Immanuel, Jesus becomes a sanctuary to us ( 8:14a ). The sanctuary here refers to the inner temple, the Holy of Holies. Jesus as Immanuel becomes a sanctuary to God’s chosen people, the place where they as God’s priests live with God and worship and serve God ( John 1:14 ; 2:19 , 21 ; 14:23 ; 15:5 ; Rev. 21:22 ). As the inner part of the temple, the sanctuary was more solid than the tabernacle. The tabernacle was not fixed in one place but was constantly journeying. However, the sanctuary was solid and set in one place. Jesus is not only the tabernacle but also the sanctuary to us.

Participating in the Riches of Christ
and Being Mingled with the
Processed Triune God for the Church
Chapter 1 CWWL, 1973–1974, vol. 1 (LSM)

Deep shame and woe, rude blow on blow endured for us!

Lord Immanuel we praise You and thank You.

May Your kingdom come fully in our hearts that You may gain Your bride. Amen. Lord do a quick work in us to bring Your bride forth. Amen!

Thank You creation's Head who bled Jesus Immanuel. When Thy glorious face we see our souls shall be outpoured for Thee.

Thank You Lord for Your vicarious suffering and death. We do love You. May You be satisfied!