Have you ever felt like God was distant?

*Sometimes it's just a matter of expectations or relying too much on feelings

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

*Today’s Sermon = 3 Reminders of God’s Presence

Dreams? Visions?

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

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