Who is he? David goes after the Ark and brings it home. The blessing of Obed-edom by God as recorded in the Bible is indeed a lesson to every child of God, and Numbers 23:19 has established that God is not a man that he should tell lies or change his mind when has spoken because he has given his word as covenant and promised to bless his people as long as they obey his commandments. I know the feeling! Ark of covenant can be understood as the place where God's presence dwells, from where God speaks to HIS people. Again, there is a typology here. For example, when the ark is deconstructed and laid out flat, it forms the shape of a cross (a video of this illustration is shown on screen). God spoke to me about this and as I researched and saw this I knew the answer. What lessons can you learn from his life? Jesus has already taken our place at the cross. Because we have Jesus blood, we will receive even greater blessings than those of Obed-Edom and David! The Lesson of Uzza "And David and all Israel played before God with all their might, and with singing, and with harps, and with psalteries, and with timbrels, and with cymbals, and with trumpets." 1 Chron. In His presence, there is fullness of joy. Open your hearts. a yoke . Abinadab, a Jewish priest, had it in his house for 20 years, yet there is no mention of God blessing him..at all! Without Jesus shed blood, there is no remission of sins (Heb. Jesus gets ALL the glory! This type of fear brings bondage, and it is not the fear of God that God wants us to have. Its because of His blood that we are brought near to God (Heb. The difference between life and death, the difference between blessings and curses, is the blood shed to cover sins. (I told you they were not very bright ). Uh oh! Naturally, our physical appearance and strength decline as we advance in age. God promises to repair all the ruins and broken areas. Today at the Fathers right hand, we have a perfect and glorified man representing us. Required fields are marked *. Very difficult. 26:46) and able men with strength for the work (1 Chron. Youre very welcome! Consider: A. Blessings! He did not come to give us laws, laws and more laws. Very telling. 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; Isn't that amazing! 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. Your blessings are Jesus..plus nothing. But there was praise and worship before Uzzah died, and Uzzah still died. As a result, they were struck dead (1 Sam. I was further surprised to see that later Obed Edom and his sons and their descendants were inducted into the Temple service of the Lord which as per the law was only reserved for the Levites, not even other Jews. The Reason for Fear (10a) So David would not remove the ark of the LORD unto him into the city of David. Even Phinehas wife, upon hearing the news, was traumatically induced into labor and died in childbirth, but not before she named the child Ichabod meaning, The glory is departed from Israel.. In the Old Testament days, the Ark of the Covenant was understood to be the presence of God among His people. Its not on a cart like in his last time. Read the entire lesson text. One day, the whole world will see that He is the King of kings and Lord of lords, reigning from Mount Zion, where all things revolve around Him. The first attempt wasn't done properly, and resulted in the death of Uzza. When David was a young man, he dreamed of bringing the ark to the center place of Gods people (Ps. From the moment He heard about where it was,he purposed in his heartto bring the Ark of the LORD back to Jerusalem; BACK TO THE CENTER OF WORSHIP! He is not to be sought in a casual manner or without sincerity. And the Lord brought good to Obed-edom and all of his family. 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. Uzzah had died after touching the Ark while it was being brought by David to Jerusalem. When you believe that by grace, you have this righteous identity in Christ, you will start walking in practical holiness. The Church Of Christ, 15 Grey Street, Warri. 4 And they brought it out of the house of Abinadab, whichwason the hill, accompanying the ark of God; and Ahio went before the ark. Where before there was abject terror, now there was great dancing and rejoicing and a VERY different King David! The name Obed means "serving" or "worshiping," and there are several men listed in the Bible named Obed. God has ordained Jesus to be the center of everything. He also prepared a place for the Ark. My whole reason for writing at all is to bless others with seeing Jesus in the scriptures. Now that doesnt seem fair, does it? Lets follow the story. He sure has. I am on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/sdeschaine1. Obed-Edom and Jeiel were the gatekeepers of the Ark (I Chronicles C15, V 18 & V 24) 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. Its not any of our good works, good character, or good family names that save or protect us. And the Bible said God blessed Obed-Edom. 4. The deep things of the spirit that others fear to engage in, if you do, youd attract blessings that others have shun. Is He the center of attraction in your home, school, business, career? lessons within the text as we consider: The Obedience of Obed-edom. It means that David either deemed this person worthy enough to take care of the ark, or he displayed the same carelessness in dealing with the ark when he first tried to bring the ark back to Jerusalem using the cart. {Kirjath Jearim}. This is so good. The population wasnt anywhere near that number of people. Instead of seeking the Lord and humbling himself to ask God where he missed the mark, David had a servile (slavish) fear of God. Required fields are marked *. Not only that, but chayil is also a picture of wealth. <> This is the Year of Rest and Acceleration! Obed-Edom didn't miss a beat, but became a regular gatekeeper of the tabernacle ii. ]"), the name of two biblical figures. As Pastor Prince shared in this sermon, the secret of Obed-Edoms family blessings is that he valued the ark of the covenant (a picture of the person of Jesus) and he valued the blood that covers sin. Though He suffered much because of His wounds, however, they didnt bring about His death. Our means of approach is by and through the Son, Jesus Christ our Savior. 15:56). David had just become king of the United Tribes of Israel.For just over three years he had been king of Judah only, but now the rest of the nation had come to recognize the plan of God and had submitted to the Lord - and to David.The new king had taken steps to create a national capital in the former city of the Jebusites. But David did something new. From this, I made several observations. 4:22)! Thank you for a grace filled message of love and forgiveness and surely I repentant without the word repentance being mentioned! That would be Obed Edoms qualification to even perform the role in the first place. Not too long ago I heard on the news about a man who was going about the city . Though he had the power, resources, and manpower, he disobeyed God by thinking and acting like the world. The New King James records that He slew fifty thousand and and seventy men. Doorkeeper of the Ark of the Covenant. Though some choices are bad, yet we can learn great lessons from it. Once the Ark of the Covenant was recovered, it was taken to the House of Abinadab and stayed there until David became king. 14 The ark of God remained with the family of Obed-Edom in his house three months. He, too, got a clear revelation of the blood of Jesus. Just like the Ark in our story, He also cannot be captured. He let them take Him away to be tried, (railroaded?), sentenced, and crucified. By all the means you can, This is a promise for every household. There are actually 3 others with the same name in the Bible. Everything good is based on the centrality of Christ. 11 And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz. He acknowledged Gods presence and he was blessed. A simple survey of the occurrences of the name in the Old Testament yields a question: whether the Obed Edom mentioned in 2 Sam 6:10-12 and 1 Chronicles 13:13-14 are the same as the one mentioned in the later passages. Scriptures: There are many intriguing lessons and questions from this passage. Ver. Aleph is also be the word for Thousand. But it can also mean, Leader. It could mean that God struck 70 men and 50 oxen, but that wouldnt make any sense, would it? <>>> Are you a family woman? Davids desire to bring the ark to Mount Zion is a message to the church today: bring Jesus back to the center of our lives (e.g. Uzzah reached forth his hand to steady the ark and God struck him dead (II Samuel 6:1-9; I Chronicles 13:1-14). Parece tambin que se trata de la misma persona que Obed-edom el descendiente de Cor (1 Cr. You'll see how one little secret can help you leav He wasnt murdered. 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). I believe you will glorify Jesus in your studies. The name "Obed-edom" occurs 20 times in the ESV. For three months the Ark of the Covenant, the most sacred piece of furniture on earth was in the House of Obed-Edom. When a death sentence was pronounced on him, it did not stop him from doing what was right. As we consider the passage before us, it is important to remember that the ark of God represented His power and presence to the nation of Israel. But maybe Uzzah got too familiar with the Ark. 3:20). She needs a whole new appreciation of the BLOOD OF JESUS! 13 And the priests custom with the people was that when any man offered a sacrifice, the priests servant would come with a three-pronged fleshhook in his hand while the meat was boiling.14 Then he would thrust it into the pan, or kettle, or caldron, or pot; andthe priest would take for himself all that the fleshhook brought up. We found it in theFIELDS OF THE WOODS. Remember Obed Edom? And wives are called by God to submit themselves to their husbands as unto the Lord (Eph. 10:27). She was implying that Jesus was too late. This seems to invalidate some of the observations the preacher made. He does not See our sins, represented by the three items contained inside. First Chronicles 26:4-6 lists them and their own sons, along with their father, as gatekeepers in God's temple. Vs. 26-28. . Did he just let David take the Ark? He evidently lived in a different Gath along the road to Jerusalem. Not knowing the proper order of how to transport the ark, they put the ark on a cart driven by two milk cows (in this way, the Philistines tested the ark: if the milk cows headed to the nearest Israeli city, Beth Shemesh, instead of following their natural instinct to stay with their calves, then the Philistines would know that it was the ark that brought about their destruction). Wow! What a difference now that he understood why God had blessed Obed Edom. But we are children who are deeply loved by our Father, and that is why we want to please Him. His name is interpreted thus: "Obed" = "the servant who honors God in the right way"; "Edom" (lit. 5:20). Plus, what I have learned from him and others has so completely transformed and blessed me I figured it would bless others too. 16:38). 6 Obed-Edom's son Shemaiah also had sons, who were leaders in their father's family because they were very capable men. This is where the oxen stumbled and Uzzah made hisfatal mistake, reaching out his hand to steady the Ark. THATS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN JESUS IS BROUGHT BACK TO THE CENTER OF THE CHURCH! While God is holy, His holiness calls for us to realize we cannot meet His standard of holiness, but we can depend on His grace to deliver us, save us, and supply everything we need! You see, no one can die in Gods presence, even Jesus. So what gives? 12:13). Firstly, 2 Sam 6:10-12 and 1 Chronicles 13:13-14 mentioned that Obed Edom was a Giddite. B. Benjamin, you recall, was the youngest son of Jacob. The Obed Edom in this story is a Philistine from Gath. Thanks so much!! Fortunately for them, it was short-lived. David knew the importance of the blood sacrifice since he was young (Lev. You can see restoration simply by putting Jesus at the center of your family life and relationships and by being conscious of His blood that has removed your sinsmaking you righteous and deserving of all Gods blessings. I am so bless by your teaching. This is a picture of having communion, in remembrance of the Lords death, every Sunday. Yep! The people, understandably, were overjoyed to see the Ark returned to them at last! I am by no means a bible scholar at all or might have known who Obed Edom was. What lessons can you learn from his life? I write because I also was blessed and hoped others would be too. . The name Obed-edom is found a number of times among Levite musicians and gatekeepers of the Davidic period. He was a man of influence. It is overlaid with gold, which represents His deity. The law is righteous, but it cannot make you righteous. Rather, Obed-Edom is brought to Jerusalem, along with the ark, to serve as a gatekeeper and to minister before the ark along with his brothers (1 Chron. And we know that where Jesus is, there is life (1 John 5:12)! 50 of them were Aleph (), meaning they were Leaders or chiefs.These were men who should have known better..but somehow didnt. David came to Abinadabs house to take the Ark to the Hill of Zion. You are either under GraceOR underLaw, not both. It had been inAbinadabs house for some20 years,and before that, it had been in the hands of their enemies, the Philistines. 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. That, Church, is the secret of Obed Edom: The servant of the Blood. Whats the difference between Abinadab and Obed Edom? Psalm 16:11. Why did you say 70 years? Thanks for the heads up! Thats a whole lot of sacrifices and shedding of blood! You dont need a pastor or a deacon present to have communion. Remember, God doesnt want to see what is underneath. This created great fear in the heart of David and all who were involved in moving the ark. The Honor of the Ark of God. Try, Slow Down, Big Fellawhat A Motorcyclist Taught Me About Preaching, Spit-Shine Tomorrow's Sermon Before You Go To Bed Tonight. 33:25 KJV). AND THE LORD BLESSED OBED EDOM AND ALL HIS HOUSEHOLD., Obed Edom was a Gittite. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); AND THE LORD BLESSED OBED EDOM AND ALL HIS HOUSEHOLD.. Bible Verses About Love. The special box of the Lord stayed in the house of Obed-edom the Gittite for three months. 5. Yes, this is an actual event that happened to real people in a real place in Israels actual history. When you try to justify yourself by the law (e.g. Outline David returns ark to Jerusalem 2 Sam. And the LORD blessed Obed-Edom and all his household" (6:11). Yep, thats right: Goliath, Davids giant. So, we need to find out why God left them. . 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. These sermon notes were taken by volunteers during the service. 7 The sons of Shemaiah: Othni, Rephael, Obed and Elzabad; his relatives Elihu and Semakiah were also able men. This depicts many Churches today who, though they and their people are believers, dont have Jesus at the center. However, the men of Beth Shemesh also did not follow the ordinances surrounding the ark, and they opened the ark and looked in at the law and the other symbols of mans rebellion. But it was not by thier might; it was in response to a revelation of Jesus! You see, He allowed himself be arrested. If He hadnt, they would not have been able to lay a hand on Him. I came back to it this morning when I ran across your article. He took it to Obed-edom the Gittite's house. Join Daniel King to learn how the remarkable story of a little-known Bible hero contains the key to releasing God's favor on you and your family. Youngs Literal Translation says it best: 19And He smiteth among the men of Beth-Shemesh, for they looked into the ark of Jehovah, yea, He smiteth among the peopleseventy men fifty chief men; and the people mourn, because Jehovah smote among the people a great smiting.. If they did, we encourage you to get the sermon and allow the Lord to speak to you personally as you watch or listen to it. 70 years. Your email address will not be published. Head denotes intelligence and hands depict strength in biblical typology. They are, so to speak, lost in the woods of their own doctrines. David and many of his people were in a celebratory mood, everything seemed to be joyous until they came to Nachons threshing floor and the oxen jolted and shook the cart. 13:14), and it was so evident that everyone around him saw the Lords blessings on his household (2 Sam. While he had the right motive, he went about achieving it using the ways of the world. Needless to say, God was greatly displeased! 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? Know how far it is from the house of Obed Edom to Jerusalem? And you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who gives you power (koach) to get wealth (chayil). Deuteronomy 8:18 NKJV. The account in 1 Chronicles is much more detailed. Even though Jerusalem was the CENTER of worship for the Jewish people, it never occurred to him to restore it to its rightful place. Grace and Worship. . So, they helped their god back up onto his place {snicker}. you should do that . 78:68). https://emmausroadministries.wordpress.com/2016/04/24/ephraim-and-the-house-of-judah-part-8-of-9/, For now we see through a glass darkly, but soon face to face.. Yet Jesus is hardly even mentioned in their midst, except in a harsh or judgmental way. This year, may these family blessings manifest so evidently in your familys lives that people will talk about it. 3 So they set the ark of God ON A NEW CART, and brought it out of the house of Abinadab, whichwason the hill; and Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, drove the new cart. He didnt joke with his family and relatives. They were rejoicing, happy and praising God. The Ark remained in Obed-Edom's house for three months and for three months the Lord blessed Obed-Edom, his family, and all that pertained to him (2 Samuel 6:11, 1 Chronicles 13:14).He experienced a season of EXPONENTIAL GROWTH, everything he touched multiplied. He is distant; Someone to fear if you go astray, not that we advocate sin or lawlessness, of course. The Levites are carrying the Ark on their shoulders. Know how far it is from the house of Obed Edom to Jerusalem? Hear me now: There are NO ERRORS in the Bible. But the Pharisees, who reckoned themselves righteous through the law and their own works, could not receive those miracles even though Jesus power was there for them too. 2 /5. Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. Im so thankful for you sharing this. Many years earlier the ark had been . His story begins with his grandparents. God blessed Obed-Edom just like how He would treat Jesus, His beloved Son. 1043. And that ignored the mention that Obed Edom was a Levite in the 1 Chronicles 15 narrative. Please enable JavaScript in your browser for this page to load correctly. That is why God ordained for the law to be put under the mercy seat inside the ark and for the blood of the animal sacrifice to be applied on the mercy seat, covering the symbols of mans sin underneath it. However, praise out of a heart that is resting and rejoicing in the finished work of Jesus is the key. Once again the answers are hiding in the meanings of names in Hebrew. He wants that blessing in the City of David! Well-meaning men of God who preach in this mannerare inadvertentlyKILLING THEIR PEOPLE SLOWLY,by teaching the Law. This is such a beautiful picture of The Grace of Jesus and The Power of His blood. God did not supernaturally make an ark appear out of the air. Theyve been under law for centuries, having been taught the Torah practically from birth. Its intoxicating! Peter, whom God had used to preach to the Gentiles, stood up and said: Now therefore, why do you test God by putting a yoke on the neck of the disciples which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear? Acts 15:10 NKJV. Divine breakthroughs do not come from doing nothing. See Jesus in all the scriptures concerning Himself. They were going along OK, until they reached the threshing floor of Nachon. I will check it out and correct it if necessary. The Philistines had captured the Ark in a battle against Israel some years prior.
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