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The Procession of God

Text: Psalm 68
30 June 2019

THE FIRST ATTEMPT TO BRING IN THE ARK OF THE LORD TO JERUSALEM

2 Samuel 6:1-9

1. 30,000 choice men of Israel

2. New cart to transport the Ark to Jerusalem

3. The oxen stumbled

4. Uzzah sought to stabilize the cart

5. He was struck dead

6. David was both fearful and angry

IN THE HOME OF OBED- EDOM

2 Samuel 6:10-12

1. The ark of the LORD was in the home of Obed Edom

2. The blessings of the LORD was in Obed Edom the Gittite for 3 months

a) Obed Edom was blessed
b) His household too
c) This was reported to David

A SECOND ATTEMPT TO BRING THE ARK OF THE LORD TO JERUSALEM

1. The role of the Levites in carrying the Ark of the LORD

a) Called priests
b) Also sons of Levi   (Deuteronomy 31:9)
c) Specific reference to the Levites who carried the Ark   (Deuteronomy 31:25)

2. The weight of the Ark estimated at about 180 lbs   (81 kg)

Construction of the Ark   (Exodus 37:1-9)
a) Made of acacia wood
b) Overlaid with gold
c) Four rings of gold made
d) Poles of acacia wood for the Levites to carry the Ark

3. Success in bringing the Ark into Jerusalem

Psalm 68:24-27
a) Procession of God into the sanctuary
b) Singers went before
c) Players on instruments went after
d) Maidens playing timbrels
e) Different tribes were involved in the procession
i) Benjamin
ii) Judah
iii) Zebulun
iv) Naphthali

4. Future temple

Psalm 68:28-31
a) Kings will bring presents
b) Envoys will come from Egypt
c) Ethiopia will quickly stretch out her hands to God