Morning Worship
THE SIN OF UZZAH
II Samuel 6:1-19
Introduction:
a. Most people today feel that God will be pleased when they do what they
think is right if they do it in all sincerity.
b. Uzzah certainly did not have to steady the ark to keep it from falling
and breaking on the rocks.
c. He was doing what he thought was right even if it was forbidden by God.
But, God was displeased and took his life.
I. THE ARK WAS HOLY:
a. It was here that God communed with His PEOPLE - Exodus 25:22
b. God gave the exact instructions as to its CONSTRUCTION - Exodus 25:10-21
c. God gave exact instructions as to who was to care for the ark - Numbers
4:15
d. God gave exact instructions as to who was to transport the ark - Numbers
4:15
e. God gave exact instructions forbidding anyone to touch the ARK - Numbers
4:15
f. God gave exact instructions as to the moving of the ark - Numbers 4:5-15
II. THE ARK IS CAPTURED BY THE PHILISTINES:
a. The sins of the prophet Eli and his two sons bring this ABOUT - I Samuel
2:22-35
b. The people bring the ark out into the battle without God`s INSTRUCTIONS -
I Samuel 4:3-11
c. God`s wrath is turned against the Philistines who keep the ark for 7
months - I Samuel 5:1-6:1
d. Philistines devise a plan to return the ark to the Jews at Bethshemesh -
I Samuel 6:2-15
e. The people of Bethshemesh look into the ark: 50,070 men die as a RESULT -
I Samuel 6:19
f. The ark is brought to the house of Abinadab where it stays for 20 YEARS -
I Samuel 7:1,2
III. DAVID DECIDES TO BRING THE ARK BACK HOME:
a. David consults with his officers anf the people rather than with GOD - I
Chronicles 13:1-4
b. They set the ark on a new cart to transport it from the house of Abinadab
- I Chronicles 13:7
c. Abinadab`s sons-Uzza and Ahio drove the cart - ii Samuel 6:4
d. Ahio went before & Uzza followed after the cart – ii Samuel 6:4
e. The oxen stumbled and Uzza put forth his hand to steady the ARK - I
Chronicles 13:9
IV. THE RESULTS OF NOT FOLLOWING GOD'S COMMANDS:
a. Uzza is smitten by God and dies right there - I Chronicles – i chronicles
13:9
b. David is afraid and leaves the ark in the house of Obededom for 3 MONTHS
- I Chronicles 13:11-14
V. DAVID TURNS TO GOD and FOLLOWS GOD'S INSTRUCTIONS:
a. David consults with God and defeats the Philistines I Chronicles 14:10,
14
b. David prepares a place for the ark and pitches for it a tent - I
Chronicles 15:1
c. David tells the priests, “At first...we sought Him not after the due
order” I Chronicles 15:13
d. Now, David has the sons of Kohath move the ark as God directed I
Chronicles 15:15
e. Now, the ark is brought home with God's BLESSING - I Chronicles 16:1
Conclusion:
a. WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM THIS EVENT?
Evening Worship
THE BOOK OF LIFE
Revelation 22:18, 19
IntroDUCTION:
A. If you ever go into a store like Barnes and Noble, one thing cannot
escape your attention: There are a lot of books! There are so many different
types of books and writers of them. People write about topics such as
politics and philosophy, as well as volumes of "how-to" books and
"self-help" books.
B. You can pretty much find a book about any topic or any subject matter.
There is one book, however, that you will not find at any bookstore. Not
because its out of print or not a best-seller but because its owner has the
only copy. I'm talking about the book of life..
C. There's not another place more important to have our name placed than in
the book of life. It is the difference between heaven and hell.
D. I would like for us to make some observations today about this very
important book.
I. MEN DO NOT CONTROL WHOSE NAME IS IN THE BOOK OF LIFE:
A. How fortunate we are that this is true!
B. Consider - Psalm 69:4,5, 13, 27,28
C. Exodus 32: This chapter has to do with the rebellion of the children of
Israel. Aaron made the golden calf. The Lord desired to destroy the people
but Moses makes entreaty for the people.
II. NO ONE STUMBLES ONTO ITS PAGES BY ACCIDENT:
A. If your name is written in the book of life, it is because you took God's
Word to heart and decided to live according to it - Philippians 4:2,3
B. It is something we must strive for - Revelation 21:25-27, Exodus 32:33,
Philippians 3:10-20
III. IF YOUR NAME IS RECORDED IT IS CAUSE FOR REJOICING:
A. Man loves to have his name in the spotlight. Whether it is books,
magazines, or a newspaper. Maybe even a church bulletin.
B. What is greater than having your name in the book of life? - Luke
10:17-20
IV. THOSE WHO OVERCOME WILL NOT BE ERASED:
A. Remember, those who sin will be blotted out from the Book – Exodus 32:33
B. Letter to church at Sardis: Revelation 3:1-5. If we overcome our sins, we
have the assurance of heaven- Revelation 2:10
C. If we do not overcome, we will have to answer to God - Revelation
20:11-15
D. Called the Lambs Book of Life - Revelation 21:27
E. We must not add or subtract from the Word. If we do, we risk having our
names removed- Revelation 22:18,19
CONCLUSION:
A. Is your name recorded in the book of life? Nothing is more urgent than to
make for certain it is there.
B. Was your name there at one time but maybe it was removed? What better
opportunity than right now to get your life right and have your name READ.
