What sacrifice are you willing to pay for the cause of Christ, the church, or the brethren? But maybe he missed Bible study that week when he marched off to Kirjath Jearim. 16:38. . We see this in the life of Caleb, who at the age of eighty-five, declared that he was physically strong and ready to claim the land that God had promised the Israelites (Josh. Obed-Edom wasnt just any man; he was the man who made the difference. And I thank You, Father God, that Jesus Christ is my Lord, now and forever. It is similar to the feeling a child has toward his loving parents. As little girls we are taught to be nice and polite. The more we try to keep the law, the more our sinful nature is aroused. How can I connect with you and learn more about Grace ? THATS WHY UZZAH DIED: BECAUSE SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS IS DEADLY. I also need help on the question of why did David choose Obededom of all pipo around. While David was a man after Gods own heart, with sincere motives, he failed to seek the Lord or follow His direction. We are not meant to love money, chase after it, and be ruled by it. This is the man whose life, as well as the lives of his family, was changed in ninety days when the Ark of the Covenant of God was placed in his house. Let us follow after Gods ways, and we will see His blessings and favor follow after us. With all that in mind, lets continue with our story. God will never be used as a superstitious good luck charm to overcompensate for the evil lives of those who attempt such a folly. After consulting with their own priests, they put together a trespass offering (smart move ) and put it on an ox cart pulled by two milk cowsnursing mothers, in other words. 8:15). Not only that, but chayil is also a picture of wealth. 8. David Brings the Ark to Jerusalem (2 Samuel 6) - JesusWalk II Samuel 6:9-119 David was afraid of the Lord that day; and he said, How can the ark of the Lord come to me? 10 So David would not move the ark of the Lord with him into the City of David; but David took it aside into the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite.11 The ark of the Lord remained in the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite three months. In His presence, there is fullness of joy. To those who try to add their good works to Jesus Finished work GodADDSto them all the plagues listed in this book! The Beauty and Character of Queen Vashti. Here is a promise from God that was prophesied over the tribe of Asher: as thy days, so shall thy strength be (Deut. BRING THE ARK BACK TO THE CENTER OF WORSHIP! He begins to research in the Torah about how the ark is supposed to be transported, and discovers: Rather, it is out of a heart that trulyunderstands; a heart that cannot help but respond toGods amazingLove, great Grace, and abundant Mercy!