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10.20.24 - When God Feels Far Away - Zechariah 1-8

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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