Touching it was a Huge thing.
Only certain people could carry it. They could not touch it. They had to use poles going through the rings on the side to lift it.
King David tried to move it without following the rules. It cost a man his life.
That ark represented the presence of God. It was to be treated with awe and respect.
The Art was part of the Old Testament. Now, in the New Testament, God's presence is within us. We are the temple of the Holy Spirit. If we choose to Trust God.
In the bible, Uzzah reached out to stop it from falling and was struck dead. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+sam+6&version=NIV
It was carried places so touching it isnt a thing. Perhaps there was more to thst story than us represented in the text.
It's missing the poles that the priests used to carry it on their shoulders. They didn't touch the ark itself.
The poles are not in the holders at the moment; that doesn't mean they are missing.
I believe Okeefe is there for a reason.He is part of the plan.
Trained with the late Andrew Brietbart
Touching it was a Huge thing. Only certain people could carry it. They could not touch it. They had to use poles going through the rings on the side to lift it. King David tried to move it without following the rules. It cost a man his life. That ark represented the presence of God. It was to be treated with awe and respect.
The Art was part of the Old Testament. Now, in the New Testament, God's presence is within us. We are the temple of the Holy Spirit. If we choose to Trust God.
Yes, the arc is holy, see James is close but can’t touch it.
Carried on poles...