Every pen stroke! Are you a family man? It stayed there for three months, and God blessed him and his household. And the LORD blessed Obed-Edom and all his household" (6:11). Today, we are in Christ Jesus, and we have His righteousness. Obed Edom was a Gentile. You can plainly see that they played music. This story demonstrates how much He hates self righteousness. Abinabab is a picture of those who dont have a great appreciation of the blood of Jesus. Two Obed-edoms in one verse is clear proof that the name was not unique! Uzzah reached out his hand to steady the ark, because the oxen stumbled. 1 Chronicles 13:9 NIV. James, who was pastoring the Jerusalem church at that time, agreed with Peter that the Gentiles should not be made to keep the law, for it is in line with what God said through Amos. confirmation link in the email we just sent you. Difficult. NRSV He could not just go shop for an ark, he had to build it. This entire story is also a depiction of when the temple soldiers came to arrest Jesus in the garden. Philistin de Gath chez qui David fit transporter l'arche aprs la mort tragique d'Uzza ; elle y resta trois mois, et la prosprit d'Obed-dom avec toute sa famille fut attribue sa prsence ( 2Sa 6:10, 12, 1Ch 13:13 et suivant 2Sa 15:25 ). B.C. While transporting the Ark, Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, had set the ark on a new cart. Wow! Did he just let David take the Ark? He even wrote about his hearts desire in Psalm 132: 3 Surely I will not go into the chamber of my house,Or go up to the comfort of my bed;4I will not give sleep to my eyesOrslumber to my eyelids,5Until I find a place for theLord,A dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob.6Behold, we heard of it in Ephrathah; (his childhood home). These men did great evil in the eyes of the Lord. Sunday: 9AM - 12:30PMSunday Evening: 5PM - 6PM We can connect easily there. I am happy you found the material helpful in your study of the Word. 5 Ammiel the sixth,Issachar the seventh and Peullethai the eighth. ; "the servant of *Adam [the deity? In Exodus 25:12-15, special rings and staves (poles) were built to carry the Ark. 2 Sam.6:9 And David was afraid of the LORD that day, and said, How shall the ark of the LORD come to me? This demonstrates that David this time around had a greater revelation and appreciation of the blood of Jesus. You see, all names in the Bible have a meaning, and ourGod LOVES to hide wisdom and truths in names, places, even numbers, for those who are hungry enough to search them out. Obed-Edom was a Gittite (1 Chron. Vs. 26-28. Uzzah reached forth his hand to steady the ark and God struck him dead (II Samuel 6:1-9; I Chronicles 13:1-14). The entire narrative talked about David appointing the Levites to their respective duties for the tent which housed the Ark of Covenant. OBED-DOM. Wow! So you see what really happened is that God struck 70 men in total. . David sacrificed bullocks every 6 paces. In the sermon, the preacher said that most likely due to the presence of God he experienced in 2 Sam 6:10-12, he decided to be everywhere and as close as possible to the presence of God after the Ark was settled in the tent. Even though Jerusalem was the CENTER of worship for the Jewish people, it never occurred to him to restore it to its rightful place. Similar to this, just as Obed-edom was willing to accept it, if we also . Instead of seeking the Lord and humbling himself to ask God where he missed the mark, David had a servile (slavish) fear of God. It had been inAbinadabs house for some20 years,and before that, it had been in the hands of their enemies, the Philistines. There is great benefit in following the Lord, and as we do, we have the potential to make an impact on the lives of others. However, praise out of a heart that is resting and rejoicing in the finished work of Jesus is the key. DAVID . This is why Christians within congregations where their pastors are trying to balance GRACE with law, (the righteousness by works model), fall sick and/or die before their time. THEY HAD A GREATER APPRECIAION OF THE BLOOD OF JESUS. OBED-EDOM (Heb. In the last days, the two family sticks will be joined into one! Can you imagine? It is supposed to be carried on the shoulders of the priests, much like one would carry a champion. Lets look at the meaning of Obed-Edoms name: Obed-Edom was a man who understood the importance of the blood on the mercy seat. THATS WHY UZZAH DIED: BECAUSE SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS IS DEADLY. This is funny because God, whose presence is associated with the Ark, doesnt share space with any false god. Amen The word Amen in this verse is referring to the person of Jesus Himself. When the Angel of Death came, the blood on their doorposts was what protected them from harm (Exod. Im so thankful for you sharing this. Lets follow his story. Wednessday(men class): 5PM - 6PMFriday(Singing class): 5PM - 6PMSaturday(Evangelism): 10AM - 1PM, Do all the good you can, Obed-Edom was a Gittite, a Philistine (Josh. When they found Jesus, He, of course, KNEW EVERYTHING. As I mentioned earlier, oxen are working animals, a picture of righteousness by works or self righteousness. Another clue is found in the meaning of Uzzahs name. . 15:56). God calls Mount Zion His resting place (Ps. And the LORD blessed the household of Obed-edom and all that he had." (1 Chronicles 13:14). The account in 1 Chronicles is much more detailed. You see, in the early Church, they broke bread from house to house. Thanks for your response! Happy to be of service and glad you are blessed! Apparently David was either unaware of Gods command or felt as if he could get by moving it as he pleased. Jesus needs to be broughtBACK TO THE CENTER. This is what David did after he took the ark from Obed-Edoms house: And so it was, when those bearing the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, that he sacrificed oxen and fatted sheep. 2 Samuel 6:13 NKJV. For all the promises of God you read in the Old or New Testament, you claim them by faith by saying, Amen!, In that day will I raise up the tabernacle of David that is fallen, and close up the breaches (perez) thereof; and I will raise up his ruins, and I will build it as in the days of old. Amos 9:11 KJV, breaches (perez) The word perez in Hebrew means breach.. Choices When I speak We are sons and daughters who have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear, but have received the Spirit of sonship through Jesus (Rom. Its not any of our good works, good character, or good family names that save or protect us. Instead of seeking the Lord about what caused Uzzahs death, David became fearful and temporarily put the ark in Obed-Edoms house, which was likely nearby. . Lets look at the rest of the pieces to this puzzle to understand why this incident happened at all. If you go to church and all you hear is someone telling you the right thoughts, words, and behaviors to perform, but Jesus is hardly even mentioned, except in a harsh judgmental way,HE ISNT CENTRAL: THE LAW IS. Here we discover the attitude of fear that gripped David as they moved the ark to Jerusalem. She was implying that Jesus was too late. When Pastor Prince first studied the life of Obed-Edom in 2003, he found that Josephus, a Jewish historian who lived during the time of Jesus, described the blessings of Obed-Edom like this: When Obed-Edom first brought the ark into his house, he was a poor man. Appreciate your comment! <> John Wesley, No 15, Grey Street, Polokor Market, Warri, Delta State Nigeria, OBED-EDOM (THE MAN WITH GOD IN HIS HOUSE), on OBED-EDOM (THE MAN WITH GOD IN HIS HOUSE). All these point towards one direction, that we cannot see Obed Edoms name and simply conclude that he was there due to the presence of God. If you insist, however, Hell letyou do it your way. Again, there is a typology here. David learned from his mistake! Your blessings are Jesus..plus nothing. What must also be present is an overwhelming consciousness of our eternal righteousness and a greater appreciation of THE BLOOD OF JESUS. 6:11). stream Now THAT makes sense! Have a blessed day! Some people think it is because of praise and worship that brought Gods blessing. Elimelech, a man of Bethlehem, and his wife, Naomi, and. He evidently lived in a different Gath along the road to Jerusalem. They figured that if these new mothers did not turn around and run back to nurse their young, which would have been instinctive, then all of their troubles must indeed have been caused by the God of Israel. However, back then, the people had to offer sacrifices to renew their sanctification yearly. Thank your wonderful work! he sacrificed oxen and fatted sheep For the first time in the journey of bringing the ark to Jerusalem, David sacrificed oxen and sheep. Somehow, he managed to influence about 68 of his household and relatives 1 Chron. If there is strife or a breakdown in your marriage, God doesnt want you to recover your marriage by trying to be nice or loving, for your human effort is limited and only produces the opposite results you desire. Now, lets look at the typologies in this story. Because of the ark, Obed-Edom saw blessings everywhere in his family, on his crops, and everyone felt peace and joy in his house. Is He the center of attraction in your home, school, business, career? . John 18:4-5 says: Jesus therefore, knowing all things that wold come upon Him, went forward and said to them, Whom are you seeking? They answered Him, Jesus of Nazareth, Jesus said two them, I AM He. And Judas, who betrayed Him, also stood with them. But not just any music. . The LORD has blessed the house of Obed-Edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God The ark of God was the secret of Obed-Edoms blessings. The Church of Christ,15 Grey Street, Warri, Delta State, Nigeria. endobj 2 0 obj The Obedience of Obed-edom 2 Samuel 6: 10-12 Our text today records an event that transpired while David sought to move the ark of God back to Jerusalem, and place it within the Tabernacle. He is contrasting mixture: The mixing of law and grace, and the true Gospel of Grace. Outline David returns ark to Jerusalem 2 Sam. Obed-Edom son of Jeduthun, and also Hosah, were gatekeepers. I knew it was biblical but didnt know how in the world it just came out. Id sayGod is WELL-ABLE to defend Himself. They set it before him and celebrated their victory. Thirdly, even if Obed Edom in 2 Sam 6:10-12 was not a Jew, it could not have been the same person in 1 Chronicles 15. Well, you see, it hadn't been there for quite a long time. Well, you see, it hadnt been there for quite a long time. 1. Josephus also mentioned that Obed-Edom was so blessed that his neighbors envied him. While he had the right motive, he went about achieving it using the ways of the world. This is a simple testimony of rest and acceleration! This is a picture of the devil being totally deprived of his knowledge (head) and strength (hands) having been completely crushed by Jesus at the cross. But we are children who are deeply loved by our Father, and that is why we want to please Him. David followed the way the Philistines transported the ark back to Jerusalem after they had stolen it. Obed-edom = "servant of Edom" 1) a Levite and a Gittite who kept the ark after Uzzah was slain by God for touching the ark while it was being taken to Jerusalem 2) a Merarite Levite and a singer and gatekeeper 2a) the family descended from him 5654 `Obed 'Edowm o-bade' ed-ome' This seems to invalidate some of the observations the preacher made. Lets follow the account in 1 Chronicles which, as I said, has details not included in 2 Samuel. An Attitude of Fear (10) So David would not remove the ark of the LORD unto him into the city of David: but David carried it aside into the house of Obed-edom the Gittite. % Its no less deadly. OUT AMONG THE PEOPLE! See Jesus in all the scriptures concerning Himself. 4. Uzzah sees the cart lurch, and . At the cross, our arch enemy, the devil, was stripped of all his power. Over Edom happened to live along the road to Jerusalem. 26:1-4) (vase apartada (a) de este mismo artculo y cfr. You know: Half man, half fish. In the area of marriage, its not about husbands loving their wives with their own strength, but loving their wives as Christ loved the church (Eph. All self effort gone Jesus I depend on you alone for everything. With all that in mind, lets continue with our story. When Uzza (mans strength) stretched his hand out to steady the ark, he died. He, too, got a clearer and bigger revelation of the blood of Jesus. They also sounded the Shofar every step along the way. The Reflection of Fear (10a) So David would not remove the ark of the LORD unto him into the city of David. So blessed to read it. Every pen stroke in the Scriptues holds meaningthe depth, width length and breadth of eachis of an unimaginable scale. We began this post by listing a concern from a sermon I heard years ago. Every 6 paces is a picture of having communion every 7th day; in other words every week, corporately,plus people making use of communion in their daily lives. Once again the answers are hiding in the meanings of names in Hebrew. Join me as we look at the Old Testament Biblical story of Obed-edom and glean insights from his life to equip the stander.----- STANDING SUPERNATURALLY -----. But there was praise and worship before Uzzah died, and Uzzah still died. Yikes!!! 22:18). Lessons from the lives of Zacharias (Luke 1:20) versus Mary (Luke 1:38): whatever you say "amen" to will happen because you are proclaiming, "so shall . I am totally blown away that you have been so impacted by what I wrote. I really didnt fit in because of my background. It was designed to reveal your sin. , 12b So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-Edom to the City of David with gladness.13 And so it was, when those bearing the ark of the Lord had gone six paces, that he sacrificed oxen and fatted sheep.14 Then David danced before the Lord with all his might; and David was wearing a linen ephod.15 So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the Lord with shouting and with the sound of the trumpet.. Moreover, the sons of Obededom The same at whose house the ark was, before it was brought by David to Zion; his sons were porters also, as himself, ( 1 Chronicles 15:24) ( 16:38) , mention is made of eight sons of his, according to their birth: Shemaiah, Jehozabad, Joah, Sacar, Nethaneel, Ammiel, Issachar, Peulthai; for God blessed him; Though He suffered much because of His wounds, however, they didnt bring about His death. He also prepared a place for the Ark. He had to dismiss His Spirit and place it in the care of His Father. God bless you sir. believed (aman) The Hebrew word for believed is aman. The Hebrew word for faith, which is emunah, originates from aman. In this verse, Abraham was saying amen to the Lords promise of children, and this was a declaration of faith. An Attitude of Fear (10) . When David was a young man, he dreamed of bringing the ark to the center place of Gods people (Ps. A burnt offering EVERY SIX PACES! Its our Uzzahour self-effortthat stops us from receiving all that God has for us, not our sins. I receive Him. This created great fear in the heart of David and all who were involved in moving the ark. And in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, may that blessing be so manifested that people would talk about it, that you're someone to be envied, that they will desire the God that you servethat wonderful Savior, Jesus Christthat they will hunger after Him. 11 And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz. Experts estimate that the total weight of the Ark was about 565 lbs! Obed's mother, Ruth, was a Moabitess who immigrated to Bethlehem with her mother-in-law, Naomi. Sin will not have dominion over you. Because Israel at that time had forfeited the right to have God in their midst. Thank You, Father God, that You raised Jesus from the dead. If He hadnt, they would not have been able to carry it anywhere. David came to Abinadabs house to take the Ark to the Hill of Zion. 15 Also, before they burned the fat, the priests servant would come and say to the man who sacrificed, Give meat for roasting to the priest, for he will not take boiled meat from you, but raw. 16 And if the man said to him, They should really burn the fat first; then you may take as much as your heart desires, he would then answer him, No, but you must give it now; and if not, I will take it by force., 17Therefore the sin of the young men was very great before the Lord , for men abhorred the offering of the Lord., Though he was nearly blind, old Eli was not ignorant of his sons many indiscretions, yet he did nothing to stop them. God's Timing is Not Our Timing Jesus was on his way to heal Jairus' daughter, but he takes time to talk to the woman who touches his robe. He is distant; Someone to fear if you go astray, not that we advocate sin or lawlessness, of course. x[s6LMgNz;,'tR @"eebw}Wm_?=T?V\/__I!e%)"")T('iH/_|Z$ ^D/_d*U)PAxn&Q(GS3/3QrF You know,man doing it mans way. You would think theyd have known better than to look inside the Ark, right? What do they know of the proper way tocarry the Ark? 4:22)! As a servant of the blood, Obed-Edom likely offered the blood of the sacrifice, and thats why he stood in the place of a righteous man. Whatever you say amen to will happen because you are proclaiming, so shall it be in your life. Thus all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the Lord with shouting and with thesound of the horn (Shofar),with trumpets and with cymbals, making music with stringed instruments and harps.. He acted maturely and was accountable for the safe-keeping of the ark. When David came to retrieve the ark from Obed-Edoms house, Obed-Edom knew that the reason he was so blessed was the ark. About a year ago as I was pulling into the parking lot of a church that I was filling in at, I blurted out the name Obed Edom without any control. Ark of covenant can be understood as the place where God's presence dwells, from where God speaks to HIS people. Wow, got to say this one is really deep. 26:8). That may have bee a typo. Here we can at least access this freely everything on JP is paid for and its not cheap. Subscription, Praise Then David said,No one may carry the ark of God but the Levites,for the Lord has chosen them to carry the ark of God and to minister before Him forever.. Here, the text identified Obed Edom as a Giddite. Do you have God in your dealings? Naturally, our physical appearance and strength decline as we advance in age. And the LORD blessed the house of Obed-Edom and all that he had. 1 Chronicles 13:14 NKJV, The ark of the LORD remained in the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite three months. The word Giddite seems to indicate that Obed Edom is an inhabitant of Gath, a Philistine city. The Secret of Obed-edom: An Ancient Story With Hidden Truth for Your Spiritual Journey. 26:10; 16:38). the oxen stumbled The reason the oxen stumbled was that David had copied the ways of the world. Ever ask God questions like that? But when you dont do things Gods way,HE DOESNT HELP YOU. He, too, got a clear revelation of the blood of Jesus. But he had no problem bringing the ark to his house right after Uzzah was stuck dead for touching it! 15 Outstanding Quotes To Recharge Your Preaching. Obed-Edom by his faith, attitude, and actions created a legacy of faith, and relationship with the Lord. Took care of it and its contents. I have written many posts on Mark 5:25-34 . The Secret Of Obed-Edoms Blessings, preached by Pastor Joseph Prince on Sunday, 16 January 2022, at The Star Performing Arts Centre, Singapore. Heavenly Father, I thank You for Jesus Christ, Your beloved Son. 1 Chron. The battle in which the Ark was Captured by the Philistines, took place during the time that a man named, Eli, was high priest over Israel. When a death sentence was pronounced on him, it did not stop him from doing what was right. This time, there was also singing, but notice there is no mention of All their might. No self-righteousness. Needless to say, God was greatly displeased! Read The Fine Print: The Story Of David Part 9. However, when Gabriel appeared to Mary and prophesied that she would carry Jesus in her womb, she believed the Word of God (Luke 1:38).

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