A History Lesson

November 1st, 2009

I Corinthians 10:1-13

1. All were blessed but only some responded.

  • All of their forefathers were blessed with God’s provision. I Cor. 10:1-4
  • Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them; 10:5
  • Their bodies were scattered over the desert. I Cor. 10:5

2. Warnings.

  • Don’t set your hearts on evil. I Cor. 10:6
  • Some of them were idolaters. I Cor. 10:7
  • Some of them committed sexual immorality, some tested the Lord, and some of them… grumbled. I Cor. 10:8-10

3. Learn for history or repeat it.

  • The fulfillment of the ages has come to us. I Cor. 10:11
  • Be careful even those who appear to be standing firm can fall. I Cor. 10:12
  • God has promised to make a way for us to resist temptation so that we might stand. I Cor. 10:13