Scripture Reference: 2 Samuel 6:5-10
The celebration surrounding the return of the ark to the tabernacle comes to an abrupt and violent halt when two young priests are killed along the way. Turns out that the Presence of God is a dangerous thing that must be carefully considered before casually entering in.
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Scripture Reference: 2 Samuel 6:1-5
As Solomon stands in front of the greatest Jewish temple in antiquity, something dramatic happens. The Presence of God shows up. But the lessons from living in the Presence of Yahweh had been learned long before when David brings the Ark of the Covenant up into the Tabernacle, showing that THIS is the need behind every other need.
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Scripture Reference: Isaiah 49:14-16
God has made fantastic promises to the enslaved and exiled people of God…but they still doubt. The still feel forsaken by him and forgotten. But this is when God gives them an image of a nursing mother holding her baby and tells them to think through just how much he loves them.
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Scripture Reference: Ephesians 6:10-24
Paul wraps up his discussion with a discourse on the inevitable conflict that Jesus’ followers will encounter. Unfortunately, this passage has so much cultural encrustation around it, it can be hard to see what he’s really saying. But once you do, the way you look at the world will never be the same.
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Scripture Reference: Ephesians 6:4-9
There are few things like our relationship to our work that’ll bring out the spiritual struggles inside all of us. Some of us love our jobs, while others of us hate them. Regardless, Paul instructions were powerfully countercultural and can help us even today.
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