Carrying the Ark of God | George Davidiuk

George Davidiuk highlights the Ark of God and the significance of the story. He ties in the themes to our lives today.

May you be encouraged and sharpened by this message!

Notes:
Background: 1 Sam. 4-6
- Ark captured by the enemies of God
Eli and sons􏰀 led Israel to sin!
- The ark caused health problems to Philistines
Temple of Dagon – tumors in 3 cities!
- The ark was sent back in an unusual way!
Milk cows tied to a cart!
- The cows pulled the cart straight to the camp of Israel! – MIRACLE!

2 Sam 6:2-3, 6-9

QUESTIONS:
• Why did God kill a man for only trying to help?
• Why did the oxen of Israel stumble when the milk cows of the Philistines did not?
• Why did God allow the Philistines to send back the ark in an unusual way...
• But not the Jews!

What is the Ark of God?
-The Ark of God:
The presence of God in our ministry!
The Work of God

1. The Ark is Heavy
- Plated with Gold
Mercy Seat – Solid Gold
2 Cherubim – 2 Angels of Gold
- The Work of God is also Heavy
“Burden” from the Lord

2. The Ark is Valuable
- Precious Metals
Artisanship, creativity
- The Work of God also requires:
Great Effort (gives value)

3. The Ark must not “Roll”
- Carried on shoulders!
Israel not allowed to copy Philistines!
- The Work of God require personal sacrifice!
Don’t expect “others” to carry it...

4. The Ark must move “God’s Way!”
- God tolerates the world’s ignorance
Cows and Cart -- (Philistines)
- The Work of God is not successful with carnal methods

5. The Ark cannot be carried ALONE!
- Too heavy for one man!
Eph 4 — 5 fold ministry
- The Work of God requires a team

6. The Ark’s power is not:
- Beauty
- Artisanship
- Gold
But it is the Presence of the Almighty God!

7. The Ark cannot be touched carelessly...
- Uzzah was killed by its power!
Acts 12 — Herod’s speech
- God will not share His Glory with any man!

8. The progress of carrying the Ark is SLOW!
- Sacrifices offered every 6 steps!
- Ministry develops “step by step”

9. The Result of Sacrifice to God:
-Great JOY!
David danced!
Heb 12 - Jesus

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