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. In other words,they are all under His mercy. 5:9, Heb. Happy to be of service and glad you are blessed! If you honor God, He will bless you! 2. When you realize how much Jesus loves you and are freshly filled with His love, your spouse will be the beneficiary. endobj He came to give LIFE MORE ABUNDANT! God cursed the Philistines and they were struck with disease and ultimately, before they got the Ark back into the hands of Israel, 50,070 men died as recorded in I Samuel 6:19. A person in whose premises, and under whose care, the ark was deposited when the death of Uzzah caused David to apprehend danger in taking it farther. Thats the message here. God bless you.. God saw the blood and not their sins. My personal mission is to lead adult Christ disciples to engage the world with sound and biblical reasoning. Remember 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. God will never be used as a superstitious good luck charm to overcompensate for the evil lives of those who attempt such a folly. But it was not by their might; it was in response to a revelation of Jesus! Its our Uzzahour self-effortthat stops us from receiving all that God has for us, not our sins. He acknowledged God's presence and he was blessed. . The deep things of the spirit that others fear to engage in, if you do, youd attract blessings that others have shun. Esta es la historia de Obed-edom, un privilegiado de la antigedad a quien Dios bendijo haciendo que el Arca del Pacto reposara en su casa por tres meses gloriosos. We found it in theFIELDS OF THE WOODS. We are not like slaves who dont want to displease their master in fear of being punished. 6 Obed-Edom's son Shemaiah also had sons, who were leaders in their father's family because they were very capable men. Wow! Abinadab, a Jewish priest, had it in his house for 20 years, yet there is no mention of God blessing him..at all! Upon hearing the news, he fell backwards and, being very heavy (obese), when he toppled off the stool on which he was sitting he broke his neck. 12:13). 17:11), but he likely only realized what was missing after learning from Obed-Edom. Qu significa Obed Edom Geteo en la Biblia? Its no less deadly. OBED-DOM. Im on Facebook. Originally, I took in what the preacher said. Uzzah reached out his hand to steady the ark, because the oxen stumbled. 1 Chronicles 13:9 NIV. Jesus is the God-man, completely God and completely man. <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> x[s6LMgNz;,'tR @"eebw}Wm_?=T?V\/__I!e%)"")T('iH/_|Z$ ^D/_d*U)PAxn&Q(GS3/3QrF This is why God called him A man after His own heart. Abba, too, desires that Jesus, His beloved Son, be THE CENTER OF WORSHIP..ALWAYS! In these two passages, it mentions a list of his descendants. Now, bear in mind, these were Jewish people. From here we can see that the first area of restoration that happened after the first breach (the death of Uzzah) is in the area of family life. He was not only face down in front of the Ark, his head and hands were severed from the rest of his body. PASTORS: Want your churches to really grow? The very next verse says, 12a Now it was told King David, saying,The Lord has blessed the house of Obed-Edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God.. Yes, this is an actual event that happened to real people in a real place in Israels actual history. While David was a man after Gods own heart, with sincere motives, he failed to seek the Lord or follow His direction. Isn't that amazing! Today at the Fathers right hand, we have a perfect and glorified man representing us. Because Israel at that time had forfeited the right to have God in their midst. Id sayGod is WELL-ABLE to defend Himself. And the Lord brought good to Obed-edom and all of his family. To those who try to add their good works to Jesus Finished work GodADDSto them all the plagues listed in this book! And we know that where Jesus is, there is life (1 John 5:12)! 3 0 obj Very telling. ZERO, ZIP, ZILCH, NADA. He begins to research in the Torah about how the ark is supposed to be transported, and discovers: In Jesus name, Amen.. Jesus, His glory, His beauty and His FINISHED WORKMUST BECENTRAL. Its not about how good we are but about how good our representative isand our representative is our Lord Jesus who is perfect in every way. When a death sentence was pronounced on him, it did not stop him from doing what was right. Many Christians today are of the opinion that having more praise and worship is the key to revival. From ME to You There are so many things we can lean from the choices we made in life. This whole sad tale is a picture of Righteousness by works. The Holy Spirit is trying to show us it is DEADLYliterally! TWELVE MILES! The narrative was repeated in 1 Chronicles 13:13-14. An Attitude of Fear (10) . As such,they are a typology of RIGHTEOUSNESS BY WORKS. Once a year the High Priest entered the Holy of Holies and sprinkled blood on the Mercy Seat, depicting Jesus blood Sacrifice to save all of us. . Fear () = Worship = Wisdom: Spiritual Warfare Part 7. Josephus also mentioned that Obed-Edom was so blessed that his neighbors envied him. It was heartfelt and sincere no doubt, but they relied on their own reasoning, their own efforts. You see, no one can die in Gods presence, even Jesus. This is funny because God, whose presence is associated with the Ark, doesnt share space with any false god. 70 years. God is not the God of the future or past, but He is our very present help in time of need (Ps. 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. The Word speaks indeed. You see, their god, Dagon, was a fish god; basically, a merman. Al parecer, Obed-Edom, luego de ver las bendiciones que reciben quienes sirven a Dios de corazn, hizo suyas las palabras del salmista que dice: "Escogera antes estar a la puerta de la casa de. A burnt offering EVERY SIX PACES! The other two include a gatekeeper (1 Chronicles 26:8), and a guardian of the sacred vessels (2 Chronicles 25:24). Moderate. It is overlaid with gold, which represents His deity. I am so bless by your teaching. If Obed Edom was really a Philistine living in Gath, this would make the episode in 2 Sam 6:10-12 incredible. Experience they say is the best teacher, it is only a fool that keep failing on the same spot. Apparently David was either unaware of Gods command or felt as if he could get by moving it as he pleased. We are not meant to love money, chase after it, and be ruled by it. Instead of seeking the Lord and humbling himself to ask God where he missed the mark, David had a servile (slavish) fear of God. 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.. It explained and confirmed a lot of things in my Spirit. 1045. Further mentions of Obed Edom occurred in 1 Chronicles 26:4 and 1 Chronicles 26:8. 13:13-14). I knew it was biblical but didnt know how in the world it just came out. Try, Slow Down, Big Fellawhat A Motorcyclist Taught Me About Preaching, Spit-Shine Tomorrow's Sermon Before You Go To Bed Tonight. She was implying that Jesus was too late. They are not a verbatim representation of the sermon. 4:10). Let us follow after Gods ways, and we will see His blessings and favor follow after us. 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. BRING THE ARK BACK TO THE CENTER OF WORSHIP! Absolutely NOTHING! Reblogged this on emmausroadministries and commented: Why did God bless this Gentile man who had the Ark of the Covenant in his house for the space of only 3 months? it is a language of picture writing, like Chinese. David was told that Obed-edom's house was blessed since the Ark of God was there. All the bad we deserved, He took at the cross, and all the good He deserves, we get to enjoy today. When you consider the very steep and rocky terrain the oxen had to negotiate, you can see why they had a huge problem. The law can only be taught it if you push aside the Mercy Seat and drag it out. People talking about Gods blessings in your life is another way of spreading the good news so that others will be drawn to the God you serve. 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. Or get access to this sermon and over a thousand more more when you subscribe, Get access to this sermon and over thousands, Or unlock access to this sermon and hundreds, JP App I write because I also was blessed and hoped others would be too. I believe you will know the right time to study and the right time to play games.. Why did you say 70 years? When David came to retrieve the ark from Obed-Edoms house, Obed-Edom knew that the reason he was so blessed was the ark. Wow! Thanks so much!! God will allow us to go along doing things our way. How can I connect with you and learn more about Grace ? 4:22)! The Mercy Seat alone was made of one solid slab of pure gold weighing one talent. And the LORD blessed the household of Obed-edom and all that he had." (1 Chronicles 13:14). Once again the answers are hiding in the meanings of names in Hebrew. This is the story of a man with God in his house. As little girls we are taught to be nice and polite. 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. This guy was a very worldly, very fleshly high priest who had two very wicked sons: Hophni and Phinehas. Pastor Prince prays for people with these conditions/areas: Pastor Prince closes the service by emphasizing that God is repairing, restoring, recovering, and rebuilding all the breaches, especially in the area of family life. You are king-priests! And this coming week, the Lord grant to you and yours His wonderful shalom, wholeness, peace, and tranquility to lead and govern your lives. Credits, Gift a GP For three months the Ark of the Covenant, the most sacred piece of furniture on earth was in the House of Obed-Edom. The Levites are carrying the Ark on their shoulders. This time, there was also singing, but notice there is no mention of All their might. No self-righteousness. We see this in the life of Caleb, who at the age of eighty-five, declared that he was physically strong and ready to claim the land that God had promised the Israelites (Josh. Incredibly, though the Ark was only in his home for 3 months, the Bible records thatThe Lord blessed Obed Edom and all his household.. These things are the burden of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation.. Oh dear! This is the missing piece in the Church today. One of the ways God blessed Obed-Edom was in giving him many sonseight to be exact. Secondly, based on the records from 1 Chronicles 15 onwards, we can be sure that the Obed Edom referred to in these passages was a Levite who, by his lineage, was completely qualified to serve in the roles given to him. Our Father doesnt want that for us. Here, Obed Edoms name appeared 7 times. However, Gods Word promises us that we shall experience the oppositeas our days progress, we shall have increased strength. Uh oh! The first two lessons are normally read by laypeople, the Gospel by a Minister of the Word or a layperson. Yikes!!! our marriage, parenting, career, ministry, etc.). In contrast, when the angel Gabriel appeared to Zacharias and prophesied that his wife, Elizabeth, would bear a child, he did not believe Gabriels words and became mute till the birth of their child (Luke 1:20). 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. From bad attitude to aNEW ATTITUDE,he is recharged! Why did He permit this action? He didnt joke with his family and relatives. So we can read Obed-Edoms name to mean servant of the blood., Bad news from the doctor regarding your stomach (intestine area), Pain in the right shoulder/upper arm area, Nerve in the right eye that is moving involuntarily, Restoration of a large sum of money that youve been cheated out of, Child being diagnosed with ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder). Instead, he decide.. This means that Obed-Edom was a Philistine from Gath. The name Obed means "serving" or "worshiping," and there are several men listed in the Bible named Obed. He's only mentioned a few times in the Bible. 8:15). In this year of Rest and Acceleration, God wants to accelerate His restoration in your family life. Obed-Edom was not sin-conscious, but Jesus-conscious. Similar to this, just as Obed-edom was willing to accept it, if we also . The New King James records that He slew fifty thousand and and seventy men. This man had God in his house and the blessings became the talk of the town. Because of the ark, Obed-Edom saw blessings everywhere in his family, on his crops, and everyone felt peace and joy in his house. 2 Samuel 6, 2 Samuel 6:10-12, Acts 4:12, John 14:6, Sermon Topics: Hmmm..what gives? We too, can be blessed like Obed-Edom. What a worship! He put forth his hand to steady the ark, and God smote Uzzah, and he died. The Secret Of Obed-Edoms Blessings, preached by Pastor Joseph Prince on Sunday, 16 January 2022, at The Star Performing Arts Centre, Singapore. So, they helped their god back up onto his place {snicker}. He had to dismiss His Spirit and place it in the care of His Father. 46:1). . If Obed Edom was a Levite living in Gath-rimmon, then it makes a lot of sense for David to deposit the ark at his house in the 2 Sam 6:10-12 episode. Being made of shittim wood, which is incorruptible, depicts both Jesus humanity and His eternal life. ]"), the name of two biblical figures. Required fields are marked *. lessons within the text as we consider: The Obedience of Obed-edom. He didnt. Yes, he was willing to be a simple doorkeeper and attendant in the service of the Lord. may God continue to enrich you in Him. Check well. He had a greater revelation and appreciation of His blood! Elimelech, a man of Bethlehem, and his wife, Naomi, and. While he had the right motive, he went about achieving it using the ways of the world. And so it was, when God helped the Levites who bore the ark of the covenant of the Lord, thatthey offered seven bulls and seven rams. After consulting with their own priests, they put together a trespass offering (smart move ) and put it on an ox cart pulled by two milk cowsnursing mothers, in other words. Instead, he decided to leave the Ark at the home of oneObed-Edom. The ark represented the presence of God. In other words, if you pushJesus aside.What you are doing, in effect, is saying to God, I dont need your mercy. I stumbled (no pun) upon it searching Obed Edoms nationality. Lets just say things didnt exactly go well. You did things His way..or else. The next morning, where was Dagon..again? He also left Obed-Edom and his sixty-eight associates to minister with them. We began this post by listing a concern from a sermon I heard years ago. Nevertheless, due to the lack of data point, it may be different persons as well. "And the ark of God remained with the household of Obed-edom in his house three months. Obed-Edom being a Gittite (Gentile, non-Jew) fulfills Amos prophecy, where the rebuilding of the Tabernacle of David will cause the Gentiles to come in (Amos 9:12). After that whole fiasco, the men of Beth Shemesh were terrified..understandably! Before God gave Israel the Ten Commandments, the Israelites confidently said they would fulfill all the commandments the Lord would give them (Exod. And the LORD blessed Obed-Edom and all his household.2 Samuel 6:11 NKJV. Obed-Edom was a Gittite, a Philistine (Josh. Hey Steve!! But..he returned with priests properly consecrated and educated on how to carry the Ark of God: On their shoulders. Firstly, 2 Sam 6:10-12 and 1 Chronicles 13:13-14 mentioned that Obed Edom was a Giddite. The truth is well taken and received. There is blessing in solving generational problems. Parece tambin que se trata de la misma persona que Obed-edom el descendiente de Cor (1 Cr. Voir les versets relatifs. Is it this church is your affiliate church ? Letters, words and their meanings, everything points to Jesus! . THATS 100 LBS FOLKS! 16:38. Over Edom happened to live along the road to Jerusalem. It was, after all, given for our health and well being. 12 Now the sons of Eli were corrupt;they did not know the Lord. 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.. Focus on Jesus, and thats when restoration begins. What difference are you making this year? 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. We must not try to do our Fathers work. However, praise out of a heart that is resting and rejoicing in the finished work of Jesus is the key. all that he had . EVERY SIX PACES HE OFFERED ANIMAL SACRIFICES. What is the secret of his amazing success? Are you a family woman? Uzzah sees the cart lurch, and . But he made aBIG MISTAKE placing the Ark on an ox cart, new or otherwise. . Appreciate your comment! Open your lives. The secret of Obed-Edom's family blessings: valuing the blood of Jesus Value the person of Jesus and His finished work, and see God's abundant blessings come upon your entire household Salvation prayer Closing prayer OWN THE WORD (life application) Introduction: Say "yes" and "amen" to all of God's promises Now let me know what you think? When it came to how to transport or treat the ark, the Philistines didnt know better. , The LORD appeared to Samuel and told the young child of His plan to end the line of wicked old Eli and his evil sons. From here, we can make two observations first. 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. Sunday: 9AM - 12:30PMSunday Evening: 5PM - 6PM Obed-Edom chose to become a gatekeeper in the house of the Lord. I believe you will glorify Jesus in your studies. stream During this time Jairus' daughter passes away. David followed the way the Philistines transported the ark back to Jerusalem after they had stolen it. . But He chose to record it for us to drive home a very important point. Required fields are marked *. Our means of approach is by and through the Son, Jesus Christ our Savior. Im so thankful for you sharing this. The ark is also made of durable acacia wood, which speaks of Jesus incorruptible humanity. 16:5, 38; 15:18, 21, 24. Open your homes. 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. Saul was king during the entire time that the Ark was in Kirjath Jearim, yet not once during his 20-year reign did he have any thought of bringing the Ark back to Jerusalem, where it belonged. Youre very welcome! The Ark In Obed-Edom's House "The ark of the LORD remained in the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite three months. I am happy you found the material helpful in your study of the Word. The Five Offerings Of Leviticus Part 5 of 10: BullockOffering, Who Needs The Law? But it was not by thier might; it was in response to a revelation of Jesus! The ark of God remained with the family of Obed-Edom in his house three months. , Thanks for throwing light on the account of Obed Edom. Well-meaning men of God who preach in this mannerare inadvertentlyKILLING THEIR PEOPLE SLOWLY,by teaching the Law. God's reward flowed onto his family and allowed him access to generational blessings. 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). Naturally, our physical appearance and strength decline as we advance in age. So you see what really happened is that God struck 70 men in total. He is holy and just, and we must approach Him in recognition of His holiness! 4 0 obj Ever ask God questions like that? This is the Year of Rest and Acceleration! B.C. I believe worship and prayer were constant in Obed-Edom's home. 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. went to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the house of Obed-edom with joy." 1 Chron. David had a desire to bring the ark from a place where it was neglected and dishonored to the centrality of the heart of IsraelMount Zion, the place of grace. The Honor of the Ark of God. Obed-edom: "Delighted in God" (6:10-11). 7 Reasons Why God Bless Obed-Edom. When the oxen-pulled cart first arrived in Israel, it encountered the town of Beth Shemesh. He was a . There was praise, worship, and music played skillfully on many instruments along with him. The more you esteem His blood, the more faith youll have in the Lord. The ark was the most precious possession Israel had. Uzzah had died after touching the Ark while it was being brought by David to Jerusalem. Subscription, Praise Obed-Edom had to pack up and physically move to stay in the presence of God. The difference between life and death, the difference between blessings and curses, is the blood shed to cover sins. . 26:10; 16:38). By all the means you can, But Gods people should have known betterthey should have known to honor the Lord by carrying the ark on their shoulders instead of moving it on the oxen cart. Grace is higher than the law, for the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ (John 1:17). He has a sermon obed edom which almost identical with yours, I love reading and yes JP is one of the best if not the best! All the people were with him, and there was lots of praise and worship. When David became king, he went to bring the ark from Kirjath Jearim to Jerusalem (Mount Zion), which he had desired to do for many years. Obed Edom & The Ark : Rev Emmanuel Angelo 73 views Premiered Nov 7, 2020 From the epic story of Obed Edom and the Ark, we learn a valuable lesson about surrendering all that you have to. 50 of them were Aleph (), meaning they were Leaders or chiefs.These were men who should have known better..but somehow didnt. David goes after the Ark and brings it home. So, we need to find out why God left them. You are prioritizing righteousness by works above righteousness by faith. The narrative happened when David was trying to bring the Ark of Covenant to Jerusalem. Maybe he went back to church or read his Bible. Thats Gods way. In fact, the more the law is preached, the worse sin gets because by the law is the knowledge of sin (Rom.