Know the God Who Is Holy | Know God | Anthony Delaney | Ivy Church | 27.09.26

What does it really mean when we say that God is holy? For many people, holiness sounds like coldness, judgement or condemnation — a God standing at a distance saying, “Keep away. You’re not good enough.” But is that an accurate picture of the God revealed in the Bible? In Week 2 of Know God, Anthony Delaney explores Isaiah’s breathtaking encounter with God in Isaiah 6 and Simon Peter’s encounter with Jesus in Luke 5. When Isaiah sees God as He really is — “Holy, holy, holy” — he also begins to see himself clearly. Yet God’s response isn’t simply to expose Isaiah’s sin. He cleanses him, calls him and gives him a purpose. And centuries later, Peter experiences the same thing in Jesus. The Holy God cleanses us.The Holy God calls us.The Holy God commissions us. God doesn’t stand at a distance waiting for us to make ourselves good enough. In Jesus, the Holy One comes near, does for us what we could never do for ourselves, and then invites ordinary, imperfect people to join Him in His mission. As we prepare for the God Loves You Tour at Co-op Live, Anthony challenges us to consider who God might be calling us to reach — and whether we’re willing to answer as Isaiah did: “Here am I. Send me.” Key Bible passages: Isaiah 6:1–8 Luke 5:1–11 🔗 CONNECT WITH IVY CHURCH: Website – https://www.ivychurch.org Instagram –   / myivychurch   Facebook –   / myivychurch   🙏 Need prayer? Get in touch via our website. 💌 New here? We’d love to connect with you - hi@ivychurch.org ⛪️ JOIN US IN PERSON Didsbury • 9:30am & 11:30am Cheadle Hulme • 10:30am For locations & details: https://www.ivychurch.org