James 4:8a "Come close to God and God will come close to you".
In ancient Judaism, only special people could come close to God.
> Moses was a special one. But ordinary people couldn’t come to God. (Exodus 19)
> Flawless priests were the special ones. But damaged people couldn’t come close to God. (Leviticus 21)
> Sinless people were the special ones. But sinners couldn’t come close to God. (Ezekiel 44)
BIG IDEA: I can “come close” because Jesus changed everything!
Hebrews 10:11-22
• Talk to God. Hebrews 4:16
• Don’t run away. Hebrews 7:25
• Seek him out. Hebrews 11:6