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Is God hiding from us, or are we missing how He reveals Himself? In this sermon, Pastor Robert tackles one of the most challenging questions facing believers and seekers alike: the Problem of Divine Hiddenness.

What You'll Learn:
This in-depth Bible study explores Mark 7:24-37, examining two profound encounters that reveal how God makes Himself known to those who earnestly seek Him. Through the story of the Syro-Phoenician woman and the healing of a deaf and mute man, we discover that God's hiddenness is not absence—it's intentional revelation to those with seeking hearts.

Key Topics:
1. The Problem of Divine Hiddenness Explained
• J.L. Schellenberg's philosophical argument examined from a biblical perspective

• Why thoughtful people struggle with God's apparent silence

• What the Psalmists and Job teach us about feeling God's distance

• The difference between divine hiddenness and divine absence

2. Biblical Answers to “Where is God?”
• How sin creates separation (Isaiah 59:1-2)

• God's promise to be found by sincere seekers (Jeremiah 29:13)

• Blaise Pascal's insight: "There is enough light for those who desire only to see"

• Why God reveals Himself to humble hearts while remaining hidden from the proud

3. The Syro-Phoenician Woman's Persistent Faith
• What her desperation teaches us about seeking God

• Understanding Jesus's challenging response about “children's bread”

• The power of persistent prayer and humble faith

• How God responds to those who refuse to quit believing

4. Healing the Deaf and Mute Man
• Jesus's compassionate, personal approach to brokenness

• The meaning of "Ephphatha" - Be Opened

• How this miracle fulfills Isaiah's prophecy about the Messiah

• Why God's mercy doesn't just soothe—it completely restores

5. How God Reveals Himself Today
• Through creation and nature (Psalm 19:1-2, Romans 1:19-20)

• Through His written Word (Hebrews 1:1-2, Psalm 119:130)

• Through Jesus Christ, the fullest revelation (John 1:18, John 14:9, Colossians 1:15)

• Through the Holy Spirit to those who seek (1 Corinthians 2:9-10)

• To those who search with all their heart (Jeremiah 29:13, Hebrews 11:6)

This sermon is perfect for anyone struggling with doubt about God's existence or presence, for seekers wondering why God seems distant or hidden, for believers wanting to deepen their understanding of how God reveals Himself, for those facing difficult circumstances and feeling abandoned by God, for Christians wanting to respond to atheist arguments with biblical truth, for small group leaders looking for discussion material on faith and doubt and Bible study groups exploring the Gospel of Mark.

We pray that you are blessed by the message!

Check out Pastor Robert's full sermon notes here: https://cdn.sanity.io/files/l5km0p6r/production/54acde2ac8a9b31928dd457520b107b130baa4a4.pdf

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Teacher: Robert Furrow
Series: A Study in Mark