In this message, we explore Zechariah 3 and the powerful truth that God offers a do-over through His grace. Like Joshua the high priest standing before God in filthy garments, we all stand guilty because of our sin and fall short of God’s standard. No amount of effort, good intentions, or self-improvement can clean us up enough to earn God’s acceptance. Yet the beauty of the gospel is that God does for us what we could never do for ourselves—He removes our guilt, covers our shame, and gives us a fresh start. Through His grace, God invites us to stop striving to make ourselves worthy and instead receive the forgiveness, cleansing, and new life that only He can provide.
In our "How to Start Over" series, we’re walking through the books of Ezra, Haggai, and Zechariah to discover how God meets people in the rubble. When everything felt lost, God was still at work—rebuilding, restoring, and calling His people forward. This series is for anyone who needs a fresh start, renewed hope, or the courage to rebuild what’s been broken.
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