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Walking with Jesus

The Grand Narrative: “The ARK Parade to Jerusalem!”

“The ARK Parade to Jerusalem!”

 

Published 12 Nov. 2025

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⚠️ Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Mistakes

  1. 1️⃣ Treating holy matters with casual enthusiasm (2 Sam 6:3–7).
  2. 2️⃣ Neglecting to seek God’s prescribed way (1 Chr 15:13).
  3. 3️⃣ Confusing emotion for obedience (2 Sam 6:5).
  4. 4️⃣ Acting on impulse rather than inquiry (2 Sam 6:8–9).
  5. 5️⃣ Assuming good intentions excuse wrong methods (1 Chr 15:15).

💥 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Failures

  1. 1️⃣ Failure to recognize the holiness of God’s presence (2 Sam 6:6–7).
  2. 2️⃣ Failure to consult God’s Word before acting (1 Chr 13:1–4).
  3. 3️⃣ Failure of leadership clarity—David’s oversight (2 Sam 6:10–11).
  4. 4️⃣ Failure to respond immediately with repentance (2 Sam 6:8–9).
  5. 5️⃣ Failure to realize that zeal must bow to reverence (Heb 12:28–29).

🚫 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Sins

  1. 1️⃣ Touching what God has made sacred (2 Sam 6:6–7).
  2. 2️⃣ Ignoring God’s instructions out of convenience (Num 4:15).
  3. 3️⃣ Pride in public worship instead of humble honor (2 Sam 6:20–22).
  4. 4️⃣ Presuming that success equals blessing (Prov 14:12).
  5. 5️⃣ Forgetting that holiness demands obedience (1 Pet 1:15–16).

🏆 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Successes

  1. 1️⃣ David’s humility to admit his error (1 Chr 15:13).
  2. 2️⃣ Restoration through obedience (1 Chr 15:15).
  3. 3️⃣ Levites rediscovering their holy calling (2 Sam 6:12–15).
  4. 4️⃣ True worship led by joy, not pride (2 Sam 6:14).
  5. 5️⃣ The Ark’s safe arrival—God’s glory restored (2 Sam 6:17–19).

🌱 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Spiritual Growth Lessons

  1. 1️⃣ God’s presence is precious and holy (Ps 132:7–8).
  2. 2️⃣ Obedience is the pathway to blessing (1 Sam 15:22).
  3. 3️⃣ Reflection after failure leads to wisdom (Ps 51:17).
  4. 4️⃣ God’s holiness demands our best (Col 3:23).
  5. 5️⃣ Joy and reverence belong together in worship (Ps 100:2).

🧭 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Leadership Principles

  1. 1️⃣ Great leaders admit when they’re wrong (2 Sam 6:12).
  2. 2️⃣ Reverence and obedience sustain authority (Ps 25:9).
  3. 3️⃣ God’s leaders must lead in worship, not just warfare (2 Sam 6:14–15).
  4. 4️⃣ Wise leadership balances passion with principle (Prov 4:26).
  5. 5️⃣ When God’s presence is central, unity flourishes (Ps 133:1–3).