Stories From The Old Testament That Build Stories
Stories From The Old Testament That Build
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Failed Homecoming Story 2 Sam 6 § The ark of the covenant comes home!! § David gathered 30, 000 Israelites v. 1 § They went to where the ark was, placed it on a “new cart” and
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Failed Homecoming Story 2 Sam 6 § The ark of the covenant comes home!! § No doubt…it was a grand occasion!! v. 5 § Musical instruments were playing § Most likely, ceremonial dancing &
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Failed Homecoming Story 2 Sam 6 § The ark of the covenant comes home!! § The “parade route” at Nacon’s threshing floor vv. 6 -7 § Something happened with the oxen or the cart…or both
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Failed Homecoming Story 2 Sam 6 § The ark of the covenant comes home!! § The “parade route” at Nacon’s threshing floor vv. 6 -7 § Uzzah took hold of the ark to steady it
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Failed Homecoming Story 2 Sam 6 § The ark of the covenant comes home!! § David’s reaction to God’s actions vv. 8 -10 § He became angry (apparently at God) v. 8
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Failed Homecoming Story 2 Sam 6 § The ark of the covenant comes home!! § David’s later reflections 1 Chron 15 § He admitted they had failed to transport it properly…the priests carrying it vv. 2, 13 a
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Failed Homecoming Story 2 Sam 6 § The ark of the covenant comes home!! § The “due order” re: the ark Ex 25: 10 -15 § Rings were cast…one on each of its 4 feet
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Failed Homecoming Story 2 Sam 6 § The ark of the covenant comes home!! § Concern for the holy things Num 4: 4 -6, 15 § God had already expressed His concern re: the holy or sacred
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Failed Homecoming Story 2 Sam 6 § The ark of the covenant comes home!! § Concern for the holy things Num 4: 4 -6, 15 § If God’s “due order” would be obeyed, no one would ever have
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Failed Homecoming Story 2 Sam 6 § Lessons We Should Learn… Rom 15: 4 Ê Sincerity alone is not enough § The common phrase heard re: religion § Do you question Uzzah’s sincerity?
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Failed Homecoming Story 2 Sam 6 § Lessons We Should Learn… Rom 15: 4 Ê Sincerity alone is not enough § Do you question David’s sincerity? v. 5 § Yet, he was just as wrong as if he
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Failed Homecoming Story 2 Sam 6 § Lessons We Should Learn… Rom 15: 4 Ë There is no room for “emotionalism” § David reacted “emotionally” 10 § This did not address the real vv. 8 -
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Failed Homecoming Story 2 Sam 6 § Lessons We Should Learn… Rom 15: 4 Ì God expects complete obedience § One can “rationalize” all he wants to § One can accuse God of being “too strict”
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Failed Homecoming Story 2 Sam 6 § Lessons We Should Learn… Rom 15: 4 Ì God expects complete obedience § When God specifies His “due order”… He obviously expects man to comply with it 1 Sam
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Failed Homecoming Story 2 Sam 6 § Lessons We Should Learn… Rom 15: 4 Í God punishes sin § God is not like a lot of modern-day parents and their “empty threats” to their children
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Failed Homecoming Story 2 Sam 6 § Lessons We Should Learn… Rom 15: 4 Î Others’ “success” is not our “due order” § David more than likely copied his cart from the Philistines 1 Sam 6: 7
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Failed Homecoming Story 2 Sam 6 § Lessons We Should Learn… Rom 15: 4 Î Others’ “success” is not our “due order” § There is a pattern…the “due order” § Local churches of the Lord need to
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Failed Homecoming Story 2 Sam 6 § Some Final Applications… § Man is not through building his “new carts” § Sadly, he continues to show dissatisfaction with God’s “due order” in several areas
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Failed Homecoming Story 2 Sam 6 § Some Final Applications… § Man is not through building his “new carts” Ê Denominationalism is a “new cart” Ë False teaching is a “new cart” Ì Instrumental music is a “new cart”
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Failed Homecoming Story 2 Sam 6 § Some Final Applications… § Man is not through building his “new carts” Î Societal redefinition is a “new cart” (same-sex marriage, family, etc. )
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Failed Homecoming Story 2 Sam 6 § Some Final Applications… § David eventually abandoned his “new cart” in favor of God’s “due order” § We’ll have to do the same if we want to truly please God
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Indecision 1 Kings 18 § Historically, God’s people always fail when they are “indecisive” § God expects total commitment Josh 24: 14 -15 Jas 1: 5 -8 Rev 3: 15 -16
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Indecision 1 Kings 18 § This story is one of the Bible’s more awesome displays of God’s power § Israel “hesitated between 2 opinions” v. 21 § God sent a mighty prophet to move
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Indecision 1 Kings 18 Before The Contest On Mt. Carmel § Elijah prophesied there would be no rain “…except by my word” 17: 1 § God had already declared this to be so re: idols Lev 26: 14, 19 Deut 11: 16 -17
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