2 Samuel 2 4 Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. David Laments the death of Saul and Jonathan David anointed King

David becomes king of all Israel 2 Samuel 5 1 All the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “We are your own flesh and blood. 2 In the past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel on their military campaigns. And the LORD said to you, ‘You will shepherd my people Israel, and you will become their ruler.’” 3 When all the elders of Israel had come to King David at Hebron, the king made a covenant with them at Hebron before the LORD, and they anointed David king over Israel.

David’s reign 2 Samuel 5 4 David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years. 5 In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned over all Israel and Judah thirty–three years.

David captures Jerusalem 2 Samuel 5 6 The king and his men marched to Jerusalem to attack the Jebusites, who lived there. The Jebusites said to David, “You will not get in here; even the blind and the lame can ward you off.” They thought, “David cannot get in here.” 7 Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion —which is the City of David.

David increases in power because God is with him David increases in power because God is with him 2 Samuel 5 9 David then took up residence in the fortress and called it the City of David. He built up the area around it, from the terraces inward. 10 And he became more and more powerful, because the LORD God Almighty was with him.

Palace built for David 2 Samuel 5 11 Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, along with cedar logs and carpenters and stonemasons, and they built a palace for David. 12 And David knew that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.

David goes to get the Ark of God 2 Samuel 6 1 David again brought together all the able young men of Israel—thirty thousand. 2 He and all his men went to Baalah in Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name, the name of the LORD Almighty, who is enthroned between the cherubim on the ark.

Ark of God Ornate box - With large winged Cherubim Contained tablets of law - pot of manna and Aaron’s rod

Evidence of the agreement with God - to be his people - to receive his protection - to serve him Ark of God

Evidence of the agreement with God Reminder of their relationship with God Symbol of God’s presence A reminder of the Holiness of God Ark of God

Ark on a cart to be moved 2 Samuel 6 3 They set the ark of God on a new cart and brought it from the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill. Uzzah and Ahio, sons of Abinadab, were guiding the new cart 4 with the ark of God on it, and Ahio was walking in front of it.

Instructions on moving Ark Deuteronomy 10 8 At that time the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to minister and to pronounce blessings in his name, as they still do today To be carried by specific priestly family

Instructions on moving Ark Numbers 4 15 … when the camp is ready to move, only then are the Kohathites to come and do the carrying. But they must not touch the holy things or they will die. The Kohathites are to carry those things that are in the tent of meeting. To be carried by specific priestly family Contents not to be touched

Instructions on moving Ark To be carried by specific priestly family Contents not to be touched People follow at a distance Joshua orders to the people: “When you see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, and the Levitical priests carrying it, you are to move out from your positions and follow it. 4 Then you will know which way to go, since you have never been this way before. But keep a distance of about two thousand cubits between you and the ark; do not go near it.”

Instructions on moving Ark To be carried by specific priestly family Contents not to be touched People follow at a distance No one to look inside 1 Samuel 6 19 But God struck down some of the inhabitants of Beth Shemesh, putting seventy of them to death because they looked into the ark of the LORD. The people mourned because of the heavy blow the LORD had dealt them. 20 And the people of Beth Shemesh asked, “Who can stand in the presence of the LORD, this holy God? To whom will the ark go up from here?”

Why was the Ark to be carried at a distance and treated with awe?

God is law giver and Judge - to be served and disobedience feared Why was the Ark to be carried at a distance and treated with awe?

God is Worthy of awe - Majestic God is law giver and Judge - to be served and disobedience feared God is Worthy of awe - Majestic God is law giver and Judge - to be served and disobedience feared Why was the Ark to be carried at a distance and treated with awe?

God is Holy - pure - separate - distinct God is Worthy of awe - Majestic God is law giver and Judge - to be served and disobedience feared God is Holy - pure - separate - distinct God is Worthy of awe - Majestic God is law giver and Judge - to be served and disobedience feared Why was the Ark to be carried at a distance and treated with awe?

God is Holy - pure - separate - distinct God is Worthy of awe - Majestic God is law giver and Judge - to be served and disobedience feared God is Holy - pure - separate - distinct God is Worthy of awe - Majestic God is law giver and Judge - to be served and disobedience feared Symbols of God’s Presence/Law to be given respect and treated as pure/holy Symbols of God’s Presence/Law to be given respect and treated as pure/holy Why was the Ark to be carried at a distance and treated with awe?

God is Holy - pure - separate - distinct God is Worthy of awe - Majestic God is law giver and Judge - to be served and disobedience feared God is Holy - pure - separate - distinct God is Worthy of awe - Majestic God is law giver and Judge - to be served and disobedience feared Symbols of God’s Presence/Law to be given respect and treated as pure/holy Symbols of God’s Presence/Law to be given respect and treated as pure/holy Reverence and purity emphasised God not to be treated as a just a servant (idol) Reverence and purity emphasised God not to be treated as a just a servant (idol) Why was the Ark to be carried at a distance and treated with awe?

God is Holy - pure - separate - distinct God is Worthy of awe - Majestic God is law giver and Judge - to be served and disobedience feared God is Holy - pure - separate - distinct God is Worthy of awe - Majestic God is law giver and Judge - to be served and disobedience feared Symbols of God’s Presence/Law to be given respect and treated as pure/holy Symbols of God’s Presence/Law to be given respect and treated as pure/holy Reverence and purity emphasised God not to be treated as a just a servant (idol) Reverence and purity emphasised God not to be treated as a just a servant (idol) Wonder and appreciation at the incarnation of Jesus Wonder and appreciation at the incarnation of Jesus Why was the Ark to be carried at a distance and treated with awe?

God is Holy - pure - separate - distinct God is Worthy of awe - Majestic God is law giver and Judge - to be served and disobedience feared God is Holy - pure - separate - distinct God is Worthy of awe - Majestic God is law giver and Judge - to be served and disobedience feared Symbols of God’s Presence/Law to be given respect and treated as pure/holy Symbols of God’s Presence/Law to be given respect and treated as pure/holy Reverence and purity emphasised God not to be treated as a just a servant (idol) Reverence and purity emphasised God not to be treated as a just a servant (idol) Wonder and appreciation at the incarnation of Jesus Wonder and appreciation at the incarnation of Jesus Why was the Ark to be carried at a distance and treated with awe? 1 John 1 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched —this we proclaim concerning the Word of life.

God is Holy - pure - separate - distinct God is Worthy of awe - Majestic God is law giver and Judge - to be served and disobedience feared God is Holy - pure - separate - distinct God is Worthy of awe - Majestic God is law giver and Judge - to be served and disobedience feared Symbols of God’s Presence/Law to be given respect and treated as pure/holy Symbols of God’s Presence/Law to be given respect and treated as pure/holy Reverence and purity emphasised God not to be treated as a just a servant (idol) Reverence and purity emphasised God not to be treated as a just a servant (idol) Wonder and appreciation at the incarnation of Jesus Wonder and appreciation at the incarnation of Jesus Thankfulness and reliance upon the cross for access to God Why was the Ark to be carried at a distance and treated with awe?

Ark moved on the cart 2 Samuel 6 3 They set the ark of God on a new cart and brought it from the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill. Uzzah and Ahio, sons of Abinadab, were guiding the new cart 4 with the ark of God on it, and Ahio was walking in front of it. Ark on cart - Not treated as symbol of God’s presence - How Israel’s enemies had transported it - Treated as spoil of war - object/treasure

People celebrate 2 Samuel 6 5 David and the whole house of Israel were celebrating with all their might before the LORD, with castanets, harps, lyres, timbrels, sistrums and cymbals. Celebrating but … at the same time disobeying God

Uzzah struck down 2 Samuel 6 6 When they came to the threshing floor of Nakon, Uzzah reached out and took hold of the ark of God, because the oxen stumbled. 7 The LORD’s anger burned against Uzzah because of his irreverent act; therefore God struck him down, and he died there beside the ark of God

Uzzah struck down Because

Uzzah struck down Because Symbolically treating God like plunder/luggage/idol

Uzzah struck down Because Comfort over obedience Did not insist on worshippers serving God Complacency over care Symbolically treating God like plunder/luggage/idol

2 Samuel 6 8 Then David was angry because the LORD’s wrath had broken out against Uzzah, and to this day that place is called Perez Uzzah. David’s response to his sin Anger

2 Samuel 6 9 David was afraid of the LORD that day and said, “How can the ark of the LORD ever come to me?” David’s response to his sin Anger Fear

2 Samuel 6 10 He was not willing to take the ark of the LORD to be with him in the City of David. Instead, he took it to the house of Obed–Edom the Gittite. David’s response to his sin Anger Fear Unwillingness to continue ✗

2 Samuel 6 11 The ark of the LORD remained in the house of Obed– Edom the Gittite for three months, and the LORD blessed him and his entire household. David’s response to his sin Anger Fear Unwillingness to continue Gracious blessing seen

2 Samuel 6 12 Now King David was told, “The LORD has blessed the household of Obed–Edom and everything he has, because of the ark of God.” So David went to bring up the ark of God from the house of Obed–Edom to the City of David with rejoicing David’s response to his sin Anger Fear Unwillingness to continue Gracious blessing seen Willingness to serve again

2 Samuel 6 13 When those who were carrying the ark of the LORD had taken six steps, he sacrificed a bull and a fattened calf. David’s response to his sin Anger Fear Unwillingness to continue Gracious blessing seen Willingness to serve again Lesson learnt

2 Samuel 6 13 When those who were carrying the ark of the LORD had taken six steps, he sacrificed a bull and a fattened calf. David’s response to his sin Anger Fear Unwillingness to continue Gracious blessing seen Willingness to serve again Lesson learnt - repentance and confession

David’s response to his sin Anger Fear Unwillingness to continue Gracious blessing seen Willingness to serve again Lesson learnt - repentance and confession Worship 2 Samuel 6 14 Wearing a linen ephod, David was dancing before the LORD with all his might, 15 while he and the entire house of Israel were bringing up the ark of the LORD with shouts and the sound of trumpets.

David’s response to his sin Anger Fear Unwillingness to continue Gracious blessing seen Willingness to serve again Lesson learnt - repentance and confession 2 Samuel 6 16 As the ark of the LORD was entering the City of David, Michal daughter of Saul watched from a window. And when she saw King David leaping and dancing before the LORD, she despised him in her heart. Worship Unpopularity - rejection

Responding to sin Anger Fear Unwillingness to continue Gracious blessing seen Willingness to serve again Lesson learnt - repentance and confession Worship Unpopularity - rejection Where are we?

1 Chronicles Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. 35 Cry out, “Save us, God our Saviour; gather us and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name, and glory in your praise.” 36 Praise be to the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Then all the people said “Amen” and “Praise the LORD.”

Responding to sin Anger Fear Unwillingness to continue Gracious blessing seen Willingness to serve again Lesson learnt - repentance and confession Worship Unpopularity - rejection Where are we?