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Minor Prophets: Zechariah

When God Feels Far Away

Zechariah 1-8

“Have you ever felt like God was distant?”

*Caution of trusting our feelings

*Should get our attention

Warning Signs

• Going through the motions (7:1-3)
• Selfish motives (7:4-8)
• Hard heart toward God’s Word (7:9-14)

Dreams and Visions??

• Get our attention
• Reveal something unseen
• Point us to Jesus
• Always subordinate to God’s Word

3 Reminders of God’s Presence

1. Prophet - God’s Word

• Don’t be afraid of Reminders
• Meditate / Reflect
• Jesus is the Word of God!
• “In the beginning was the Word” - Jn 1:1 
• “In these last days he has spoken to us by his Son” - Hebrews 1:2 

2. Priest - God’s Grace

• Accused, but Accepted
• Sinful, but Forgiven
• Dirty, but Clothed
• Jesus is the Great High Priest!
• Since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near [Heb 10]

3. King - God’s Rule

• Jesus is Lord!
• Prophet - Priest - King
• We live as His People.
• Drawing near to those who need the Lord
• We live for His Kingdom. 
• Nations and unbelievers are drawn to the Presence of the Lord

The Lord’s Supper

• Word - Proclaimed and Believed
• Grace - Forgiven and Accepted
• Church - Love and Serve One Another
• Mission - Proclaim and Display Jesus