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Blessed by the PresenceGrace in ActionWe share with others God’s blessings.

POWER TEXT

“But I, by your great love, can come into your house; in reverence I bow down toward your holy temple” (Psalm 5:7).

KEY REFERENCES

� 2 Samuel 6 � 1 Chronicles 15; 16 � Patriarchs and Prophets, chap. 70,

pp. 705, 706 � The Bible Story (1994), vol. 4, pp.

82-85 � student lesson on page 152 of this

guide

OUR BELIEFS

� No. 3, God the Father � No. 11, Growing in Christ � No. 22, Christian Behavior

OBJECTIVES

The students will: � Know that God’s presence

changes us and brings blessings to our families.

� Feel a desire to have God’s pres-ence in their homes.

� Respond by joyfully seeking for and respecting God’s presence in their families.

The Bible Lesson at a GlanceThe Lord accepts the way the Philistines move the ark be-cause they did not know God’s rules. Uzzah, one of the sons of the priests in whose house the ark has stayed, knows very well how to handle the ark. When he touches the ark, it is an act of disobedience and God punishes him. David, upset and afraid because Uzzah has lost his life, leaves the ark in the house of Obed-edom (a Gittite, not an Israelite). During the three months that the ark remains there, the Lord blesses Obed-edom and all his household. These blessings are so evi-dent that, when David hears of it, he decides to move the ark back to Jerusalem. There is great joy that accompanies the transfer of the sacred ark when things are done according to the instructions of God.

This is a lesson about grace in action.This lesson teaches recognition of God’s awesome power, shown in and through the ark, and our need to know and respect that power. God’s presence brings blessing and well-being to us and our families today. We choose to re-spond to God’s grace by willingly and wholeheartedly seek-ing His presence and following Him in obedience.

Teacher Enrichment“The ark was just a box, physically speaking, and could be moved as and where men pleased; the God whom it sym-bolized could not be manipulated nor pushed around. . . . It is still a temptation for God’s people to suppose that . . . his thinking is sure to correspond with their thinking. Such an attitude is not far removed from blasphemy” (David F. Payne, 1 and 2 Samuel, The Daily Study Bible, Old Testament [Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1982], p. 1185).

The ark, a symbol of the presence of God, had been taken to Kirjath-jearim after its return from the Philistines (1 Samuel 7:1, 2). David had decided that Jerusalem should be the civil as well as religious capital of Israel; therefore, he wanted to move the ark to Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 13:1-5).

According to the instructions of the Lord, each time the ark was moved, it was to be borne on the shoulders of the sons of Kohath of the tribe of Levi. (See Numbers 4:1-6,15.)

Uzzah and Ahio are described as the sons (or descen-dants) of Abinadab (2 Samuel 6:3), in whose house the ark had been for at least two or three generations, long enough that familiarity had bred irreverence. In touching the ark, Uzzah was guilty of presumption. (For more, see The Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary, vol. 2, pp. 624-628.)

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L E S S O N S E C T I O N M I N U T E S A C T I V I T I E S M AT E R I A L S N E E D E D

Welcome Ongoing Greet students at the door. Ask about their week.Review previous lesson and segue into this week’s lesson.

Readiness 10-15 A. He’s Like the Wind (p. 146)

B. Home Blessings (p. 146)

paper, pencils, crayons or markers, Bibles

Bibles

Prayer and Praise

15-20 (p. 147) songbooks, world map, pushpins, offering plate/basket (optional: beautifully decorated box)

Bible Lesson

15-20 Introducing the Bible Story (p. 148) Bibles

Experiencing the Story (p. 148) Bibles, paper, pencils

Exploring the Bible (p. 149) Bibles, board, marker

Applying the Lesson

10-15 Scenario (p. 149)

Sharing the Lesson

10-15 God’s Presence and Our Worship (p. 150) Bibles, paper, pencils

Closing A. Prayer and Closing Comments (p. 150)

B. Reminder to Parents (p. 150)

C. Coming Up Next Week (p. 150)

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WelcomeWelcome students at the door and

ask about their week. Debrief them on the previous lesson. Then ask students to share a few things they have learned from the current lesson prior to Sabbath School.

Ask: What was the most interest-ing part of the Bible story for you? What activity did you appreciate most? Why?

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LESSON 14

He’s Like the WindSay: Find some way in which to draw the wind or depict it so that we can see its presence. Be ready to share it with the rest of the group.

DebriefingAsk: How did you draw the wind? Is it something we can see? Then how do we know it’s there? How is this like or unlike God’s presence? Can we see Him? How do we know He is there?

Say: One way we know is by the blessings in our lives. God’s presence brings blessings to us and to our fami-lies. Let’s say tegether our power text, Psalm 5:7:

”But I, by your great love, can come into your house; in reverence I bow down toward your holy temple” (Psalm 5:7).

We can remember wherever we are that

We praise God for His many blessings and for His presence in our lives.

Home BlessingsAsk the students to divide into small groups of two or three. Say: God promises to bless our homes when He is invited to live with us. I would like each group to think of some way that their family (or a family they know) is blessed by God’s presence. Then think of a way to represent that blessing to the rest of us (acting out, drawing, etc.).

Allow time for each group to present their blessing.

DebriefingSay: God’s blessings are apparent in the homes of those who invite God in and show Him reverence. Let’s say to-gether our power text, Psalm 5:7:




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FellowshipAllow students to report things that they are pleased or troubled about. Acknowledge any birthdays, spe-cial events, or achievements. Give a special, warm greeting to all visitors. Get contact information from the adult who brought them to church. Early in the following week, send a postcard or e-mail letting the visitors know how much you enjoyed having them in your class and that you would like to see them again.

Suggested Songs“When I Look Into Your Holiness” (He Is Our Song, no. 18)“The Worship Song” (He Is Our Song, no. 26)“Blessing and Honor” (He Is Our Song, no. 66)

MissionUse Adventist Mission for youth and adults (go to www.junior powerpoints.org and click on MISSION) or another mission report available to you. Using a world map, have the students identify and mark with pushpins the location where the mission story is taking place.

OfferingSay: Today’s lesson tells us about the connection between reverence and God’s blessings. One way we re-flect God’s blessings to us is to bring our gifts as offerings. We are privileged to give back to Him in gratitude.

PrayerSay: Reverence to God can be shown in many ways. One of these is by merely remaining silent and allowing time for God to respond to us. As we pray today, we will pause for a minute to allow God to speak to us. After opening a prayer, allow for up to a minute of silence before you offer thanks for God’s goodness. Close with a prayer for the students’ joys and sorrows, for the birthday and other special event cele-brants, as well as for the visitors.

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Introducing the Bible StoryTell about one way God has blessed you or your family during the past week. Then ask for several volunteers to tell how their families have been blessed recently. After several have shared, explain that this week’s lesson tells about three months of special blessings received from God’s presence in one home.

Say: God’s presence brings blessings wherever it is wel-come. Let’s repeat our power text, Psalm 5:7:




Experiencing the Story Ask the students to take turns reading from 2 Samuel 6 (a corollary passage is 1 Chronicles 15 and 16) aloud. Say: Let’s divide into pairs and write three general principles that can guide our worship. Con sider specifically each of the following elements of the story: (1) Uzzah’s irreverent act; (2) treatment of the ark by Obed-edom; (3) the way in which David “celebrated before the Lord”; (4) Michal’s response to David’s worship.

When students have completed their work, call on several to share their suggestions. (Possible principles: we worship by knowing and obeying God’s Word; keeping God’s pres-ence “new” in our minds each day helps us worship; when we worship God, we are all equal; we must each worship God in the way that God impresses us to.)

Say: What do you think about Uzzah? (He might have thought that he meant well, but he was putting his way of doing things above God’s direct instructions about carrying the ark.) How had God instructed for the ark to be car-ried? Assign the following verses in which students can find the answer: Exodus 25:13-15; Deuteronomy 10:8; Joshua 3:13. (God clearly made arrangements so that the ark could be carried without human hands touching it.) What does this incident say about God’s feelings toward obedience and respect in those who are aware of what God expects of them? Let’s look at Hebrews 12:28 for a clue.

(Optional) What do you think about Michal’s response to David’s worshipping? (Explain that David was not being immodest, he was simply taking off his kingly robes that set him apart from the people, and worshiping God with everyone else. For more, see The Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary, vol. 2, p. 627.)

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Exploring the BibleDivide the class into five groups. Write the following texts (not words in parentheses) on the board and assign one text to each group. Say: Read the text silently within your group, then produce a short panto-mime to portray the “fruit” of God’s presence described in your text. When finished, be prepared to perform your pantomime for the rest of us.

1. Exodus 33:14 (rest)2. Psalm 21:6 (joy/gladness)3. Psalm 23:5 (food)4. Psalm 28:7, 8 (strength)5. Psalm 31:20 (safety)Ask: How are these fruits also considered blessings? According to these texts, how does God’s presence

affect our families? How should we respond to His presence? Let’s say our power text, Psalm 5:7:




ScenarioGive the students the following scenario:

Heli is concerned about her family. They haven’t been doing well financially, and the family has suffered emo-tionally from it too. She thinks that perhaps God could help and that if He were just there with her family, it would somehow make a difference. She comes to you with her concern.

DebriefingAsk: What can you say or do to encourage her? Could you tell her any experiences from your own family? What from the story of Obed-edom would be of help and en-couragement to her? How can you help her explain these things to her family? Remember the power point:



LESSON 14

God’s Presence and Our WorshipInvite students to share if they had a chance to tell someone about how God has blessed them or their families. Ask: What experiences did you share with a friend about how God has provided for your needs? How has God blessed your family when you decided to be faithful and obedient to Him?

Have the students read Ezekiel 34:25-31 aloud. Ask: How many different kinds of blessings does God promise to His people when His presence is in their homes? How can you claim the promise that God’s presence in your home will bring great blessings to your family? What does your family need to do to acknowledge those blessings? What changes need to be made in order to give God the respect and honor He deserves? How will this affect the way in which you and your family respond to God’s grace by honoring and serving Him?

Say: Everyone make a list of at least three ways you see God blessing your family and three ways in which your family can respond to God with more respect and honor.

DebriefingAsk: Who will share with us what you wrote? You can share your list with your family and talk about it.

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Prayer and closing comments: Say: Dear God, thank You for the blessings You give our families. We ask that You live in our homes. We want to show honor and respect to You as a way of thanking You for all You give us. Amen.

Reminder to parents: Say: Check out the student Bible study guide to find Parents’ Pages for your use in family worship, or however you wish to use them to spiritually guide your children. You may listen to the podcast of the lesson online at www.juniorpowerpoints.org/podcast.php?channel =1.

Coming up next week: Say: Jehoshaphat’s choir praises God through singing. We praise God together for He gives us the victory.

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LESSON 14

Do you remember a time your family got some new furniture? Here’s a story about two families. One had a special piece of furniture for many years, and the other had the same piece of furniture for only three months.

There’s a story in the Bible that has frightened people for many years. It’s the story of Uzzah, the

man who touched the ark of the cov-enant and died on the spot. You may be tempted to think that Uzzah was just trying to help! But if you know the real story, you know that it isn’t about a man who was killed while trying to take care of God’s things. Rather, it’s about someone who knew better and still chose to do the wrong thing. God had chosen the tribe of Levi for the priestly ministry and appointed them to carry His ark of the covenant on their shoulders (see Deuteronomy 10:8). Instead Uzzah, one of the priests, disobeyed the Lord’s command and chose to place the ark of the covenant on a cart pulled by oxen.

Remember the Philistines? Goliath, their giant fighter, had been slain by the young shepherd boy David. But the Philistines had been attacking David’s people long before that. During one of those battles the Philistines captured the sacred ark of the covenant.

The Philistines thought the ark would bring them good luck. When its presence brought trouble, they got

frightened and decided to send it back to the Israelites. The Philistines placed the ark on a cart pulled by oxen and sent it on its way. Though the oxen were not guided by any human hand, they miraculously went straight to the land of Israel. God was clearly guiding His ark back to safety. It ended up at the house of Abinadab for 20 years, bringing bless-ings to the family.

Then King David decided to set things right by finally getting the ark to Jerusalem, where it could be a blessing for the whole nation. So he sent 30,000 men to move the ark to the tent he had set up especially for it.

The ark had special round rings on each corner to be used whenever it was transported. No one was supposed to touch the ark. The priests were to pass a long rod through the rings on each side, and four of them were to carry the ark on their shoulders. Abinadab and his family knew this—they were priests. But they didn’t say anything. They treated the ark as a common piece of furniture.

Instead of doing it God’s way, those moving the ark chose to do it their own way. They used an oxcart—just as the Philistines had done—instead of priests’ shoulders. The Philistines didn’t know how the ark was to be car-ried. However the Levites, the tribe of priests, had received clear instructions about how to handle the furniture found in the sanctuary. Therefore the priests had no excuse for handling

carelessly the things consecrated to God’s service.

Uzzah and his brother walked beside the oxcart that carried the ark. At one point Uzzah reached up to stop the ark from falling, and instantly dropped down, dead. Was he just trying to help? He knew the ark wasn’t supposed to be placed on an oxcart, nor handled carelessly, but he did it anyway. If he had done what was right in the first place, none of this would have happened.

King David gave orders for the ark to be placed in the house of Obed-Edom. The ark stayed there for three months. During that time Obed-Edom’s entire family was blessed. When David heard about this, he realized that God’s presence, when treated with respect and honor, results in great blessing. The king wanted that blessing for the entire nation.

Again David decided to try moving the ark to Jerusalem. But this time he told the priests to carry it as God had originally directed. Carefully the priests placed the rods through the rings and lifted them to their shoulders. It was this way that they carried the ark to Jerusalem, where it was placed in the special tent set up for the worship of God. Next time you go to church, remember Obed-Edom and choose to accept God’s presence as a joyful priv-ilege. Imagine you are in the throne room of a loving King who has asked you to come and be with Him!

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KEY REFERENCES

� 2 Samuel 6; 1 Chronicles 15; 16 � Patriarchs and Prophets, chap. 70,

pp. 705, 706 � The Bible Story (1994), vol. 4, pp.

82-85 � Our Beliefs, nos. 3, 11, 22

POWER TEXT

“But I, by your great love, can come into your house; in reverence I bow down toward your holy temple” (Psalm 5:7).

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