Theme: Unity through the Lordship and headship of Christ.

COMMENTARY

Old Testament: 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19
David brings the Ark of the Covenant up from Kirjath-jearim to his new capital, Jerusalem. The ark is set on a new cart and David and his men dance and sing in procession. On the way, the ox pulling the cart stumbles and Uzzah reaches out to steady the ark and keep it from falling and is struck dead by the Lord for taking such liberties. David becomes angry with the Lord and also afraid. He leaves the ark in the nearby house of Obed for the next three months. Obed's household experiences many blessings and the word of his good fortune reaches the ears of David. The king then brings the ark up to Jerusalem with great celebration. David is caught up in the joy of the celebration and …