Disrespecting the Ark: Consequences of Handling God's Presence
Explore the biblical accounts of disrespecting the Ark of the Covenant, shedding light on the repercussions faced by those who mishandled God's sacred symbol. Understand the contrasting actions of King David and Saul, highlighting the importance of reverence and obedience in the presence of the Divine.
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Journeying with the Ark of the Covenant Eastside Church of Christ Wednesday
Authority and the Ark
The Ark in the Days of King Saul So Saul said to Ahijah, Bring the ark of God here. For the ark of God went at that time with the peopleof Israel. Now while Saul was talking to the priest, the tumult in the camp of the Philistines increased more and more. So Saul said to the priest, Withdraw your hand. I Samuel 14:18-19 Then let us bring again the ark of our God to us, for we did not seek itin the days of Saul. I Chronicles 13:3
Two Accounts of Davids Transporting the Ark A Contrast in David s Faithfulness And David did as the LORD commanded him, and struck down the Philistines from Geba to Gezer (5:25) And David arose and went with all the people who were with him from Baale-judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the name of the LORD of hosts who sits enthroned on the cherubim. (6:2) What Kind of King Will David Become?
Disrespecting the Ark
Disrespecting the Ark David s Great Idea: Bring Ark to Jerusalem Consulted leaders of Israel (1) Great planning for the parade (2) Contrasted with the previous administration (3) Their Authority? A Judges flashback For the thing was right in the eyes of all the people
Disrespecting the Ark The Failed Plan Parade began with great fanfare (5) Ark sat on a new cart, tended by Uzzah and Ahio Comparison to Philistines, though they may not have known this Uzzah killed for touching the ark (10) And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzzah, and he struck him down because he put out his hand to the ark, and he died there before God (vs. 10)
Disrespecting the Ark Reaction of the King Angry and afraid (11-12) Named place: Breaking out Against Uzzah (11) Contrasts with success in II Samuel account
And David came to Baal-perazim, and David defeated them there. And he said, The LORD has broken through my enemies before me like a breaking flood. Therefore the name of that place is called Baal- perazim II Samuel 5:20 And David was angry because the LORD had broken out against Uzzah. And that place is called Perez-uzzato this day. I Chronicles 13:11
Disrespecting the Ark Reaction of the King Angry and afraid (11-12) Named place: Breaking out Against Uzzah (11) Contrasts with success in II Samuel account Ceased plan to bring ark home to me David experienced an out of Eden moment Obed-edom blessed for showing the Lord hospitality
Making the Right Choice Two Accounts Separate Story of Ark s Return Choice One: Powerful Monarch Recognized by other monarchs Head of exalted nation Harem, with numerous sons Choice Two: Servant King Trusting God to faithfully direct Philistines proved no match for God
The Right Choice Much more preparation in second attempt
Then David said that no one but the Levites may carry the ark of God, for the LORD had chosen them to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister to him forever. (15:2) You are the heads of the fathers' houses of the Levites. Consecrate yourselves, you and your brothers, so that you may bring up the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel, to the place that I have prepared for it. (15:12) And the Levites carried the ark of God on their shoulders with the poles, as Moses had commanded according to the word of the LORD. (15:15) And because God helped the Levites who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. (15:26)
The Right Choice Much more preparation in second attempt David s Conclusion: Because you did not carry it the first time, the LORD our God broke out against us, because we did not seek him according to the rule (13) Worship, Honor, Praise Given to the Lord David penned song of thanks to the true King Praises His power (31-34) Praises His salvation (35-36)
Authority and the Ark Learning to Establish Authority It is not by the appearance of good Using the failure of another as inspiration can lead to haughtiness Large numbers do not indicate rightness Authority must always flow directly from God (15:13) If specific, it is done exactly as He states If judgment is needed, it is determined by His standards/principles
Authority and the Ark Reconciling a Bursting Forth God and God of Mercy Easy to view God s action against Uzzah as an overreaction Important, though, to understand it was an act of defiance David admitted they did not do what was written It was a lack of respect for God s glory ( heaviness ) Note the change in tone in David s psalm
Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice! (10) Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples! (24) Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the peoples, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength! (28) Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; bring an offering and come before him! Worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness (29) Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather and deliver us from among the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name and glory in your praise. (35)
Mercy is Present for Those Who Seek Him
