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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.

Key Topics:
1. The Problem of Divine Hiddenness
• How angry atheists use divine hiddenness to argue against God's existence

• Why agreeable atheists like Alex O'Connor claim they've searched but never found God

• The difference between seeking God casually versus seeking Him with all your heart

• Biblical examples of God's hiddenness (Psalms 10:1, 83:13-14, Isaiah 45:15)

2. Christianity's Unique Global Spread
• How Christianity differs from Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism in its worldwide reach

• Why Christianity transcends culture and language unlike other major religions

• The resurgence of Christian faith in 2025 and increased Bible sales

3. The Syrophoenician Woman's Faith (Mark 7:24-30)
• Jesus's journey to Tyre and Sidon seeking rest with His disciples

• How a Canaanite woman demonstrated persistent faith despite being ignored and seemingly insulted

• Why Jesus praised her as having greater faith than anyone in Israel

• The importance of not being offended when God seems silent

4. The Healing of the Deaf Man (Mark 7:31-37)
• Jesus's compassionate healing in the Decapolis region

• Why Jesus healed people differently each time

• Christ's continued desire for hiddenness even after performing miracles

• What "Ephphatha" (be opened) means for us today

5. Cultural Issues Addressed
• Why churches must speak truth about abortion, gender, and moral issues

• The danger of "bait and switch" Christianity that hides biblical truth

• God's judgment on nations throughout history and today

• The importance of being pro-life and standing for biblical values

6. Apologetics Insights
• Addressing Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens's arguments

• Why anecdotal evidence (testimonies) isn't proof but remains powerful

• How to respond when atheists claim they've genuinely sought God

• The role of archaeology and biblical prophecy in building faith

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