1. 2 SAMUEL Chapter 06 THE RETURN OF THE ARK- HUMBLE WORSHIP I.INTRODUCTION A.Last study – David King over all Israel!

2. 1. 2Samuel 5:13 a) Deuteronomy 17: 16-17 2. “A man after God’s own heart” can redefine God’s word. 3. God’s word changes us! II.2SAMUEL 6:1-2

3. A.David to rescue Ark of God! 1. Refresh your memory as how the Ark was captured. a) Philistines killed 4,000 at Aphek. b) Decided to bring Ark from Shiloh.

4. (1) Power wasn’t the Ark of God! (2) Israel lost 30,000 men AND the Ark! c) Philistines took the Ark to Ashdod. (1) Dagon had fallen on his face. (2) Next morning same thing happened.

5. d) All the people broke out with hemorrhoids. e) Moved it to Ekron! f) Decided to send it back to Israel. (1) 50,070 of Beth- Shemesh died. (2) Ark remained in Kirjath Jearim 20 years. (a) David going there

6. III.2SAMUEL 6:3-11 A.The return starts as a great celebration. 1. Uzzah died on the spot! a) Numbers 4:15 (1) Uzzah was a Levite! b) Ark to be touched ONLY by a priest!

7. 2. This upset David! a) Leaves it there! IV.2SAMUEL 6:12-14 A.1Chronicles 15:1-2 1. 1Chronisles 15:13-15 2. David learned his lesson a) Not dressed “Kingly”.

8. V.2SAMUEL 6:15-16 A. “despised” = to disesteem disdain, vile person. 1. She considered her own husband a vile person! a) “This grossed her out”. b) His concern was to worship the Lord!

9. VI.2SAMUEL 6:17-19 A.For David this has been a great victory! 1. Not everyone happy. VII.CONCLUSION A.2Samuel 6:20

10. 1. Michal angry with David 2. Let me paraphrase Michal’s words here: a) She thought he looked and acted like a fool! B.2Samuel 6:21-23 1. Michal thinking of herself.

11. 2. The Lord chose him over her dad. a) He would NEVER consider it undignified to worship the Lord! b) Michal concerned about herself. (1) David’s humility embarrassed her.

12. C.Make a contrast: 1. Contrast between Saul and David. a) The people thought Saul was right man for the job. b) David not the people’s first choice. (1) Verse 22

13. (a) WHY the Lord had chosen him! (b) May we be like David in our worship. (c) May it be pure, honest and pointed to the Lord.