Does God Hide Himself From Us?

Episode #7: "Does God Hide Himself From Us?"

**Main Theme:** This episode explores the biblical concept of God "hiding His face" versus "making His face shine upon us" and what this means for believers today.

**Key Points Covered:**

**Old Testament Foundation**
- When God "hides His face" = withdrawal of blessing
- When God "makes His face shine" = pouring out of blessings
- Multiple Psalms reference this dynamic (Psalms 69:17-18, 67:1-2, 80:17-19)

**The Game-Changer: Jesus Christ**
- Jesus is revealed as the actual "face of God"
- Paul explains in 2 Corinthians 4:4,6 that the glory of God is seen "in the face of Jesus Christ"
- Jesus is the image of the invisible God - we no longer experience an "off and on" relationship with God

**Our New Reality in Christ**
- Through Jesus, God's face permanently shines on believers
- We have confident access to God in prayer (1 John 5:14-15)
- We can ask ANYTHING according to His will, knowing He hears us
- The promise from Ezekiel 39:29 is fulfilled - God no longer hides His face when His Spirit is poured out

**David's Prophetic Understanding**
- Psalm 51 shows David understood the coming reality
- He looked forward to when God would hide His face from our SINS, not from US
- The episode explores how David's prayers anticipated the New Covenant promises

**Bottom Line:** In Christ, believers never experience God turning away. His face continually shines upon us through Jesus, giving us bold confidence in prayer and permanent access to His presence. The "hiding" is over - it's just ON!

**Scripture References:** Psalms 69:17-18, 67:1-2, 80:17-19, 51:5-11, 31:16-24; Ezekiel 39:29; 2 Corinthians 4:4,6; 1 John 5:14-15; Ephesians 1:4

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