A man reaches out to steady the Ark of God so it doesn’t topple over and what does God do? He strikes him dead! How could a loving God do such a thing? Once again, there is far more to this story than first appears. Find out why this troubling story is part of Bible history as we explore “Jesus In the Move,” part of our Good News Everywhere Series.
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MESSAGE STUDY NOTES (also as PDF download above)
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WARM UP
What was the happiest geographic move you ever made? Why?
READ
II Samuel 6:1-15; II Chronicles 16:27; Jeremiah 3:16-18
TAKEAWAYS
1. Our sin brings death
2. Payment must be made
3. God’s presence brings life
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
1. What was your honest initial emotional reaction to Uzzah getting killed by God and what questions came to mind?
2. Do you think this story is relevant for today? If so, in what way?
APPLICATION
How do you see people trying to get to God in their own way?
FOR MENTORING
If you really believed that “God’s presence brings life,” how would that affect your day-to-day life?
