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Still dealing with the topic of Christian liberty, we move on to a series of illustrations for us to learn from: Israel.
Often in Scripture, the nation of Israel and their rebellion against God are used as examples for what not to do.
Twice in this chapter Paul tells us that what is recorded in the OT of Israel was done so for our example today.
Outline:
Their Position v. 1-4
Their Problem v. 5-10
The Purpose v. 11-13
Their Position v. 1-4
Five times in verses 1-4 Paul uses the “all”
“all our fathers” does not mean that all those in Corinth were Jews, nor was he claiming that all the Jews in the exodus were saved
The reference is to their position - they all were taken out of Egypt in this shared experience.
Paul Recalls the Exodus Experience
They “all” passed under the cloud
Speaking of guidance and protection from the scorching heat
They “all” passed through the sea
Facing certain death, God protected them
They were “all” baptized unto Moses
Meaning they were all identified by his leadership
They “all” ate the same spiritual food
Manna, called “angel’s food” in the Psalms
They “all” drank the same spiritual drink
Water from the Rock
Symbolized Christ
He/it followed them - the water evidently flowed down the river banks as they went.
Their Problem v. 5-10
Notice that word, “but” in verse 5
Even though they “all” shared the same spiritual blessings, they were not all saved!
God rejected everyone, but Caleb and Joshua
These two alone wanted to claim God’s promised land
Let the Application Begin!
This recap of the Exodus is a reminder that these events were written for our learning.
Some Sins we Should Avoid
Idolatry
Example: the Golden Calf
Fornication
Example: Israel and Moab, at the instruction of Baalam
Tempting the Lord
Repeatedly the Israelites wanted to give up and return to “the better life” in Egypt.
BTW - there is not indication they had any of the luxuries they lamented in the wilderness - they were slaves!
Tempting the Lord in this case is an example of discontentment, not being satisfied with what God has provided.
God sent “fiery” serpents among them for this sin,and many were destroyed.
God also ended this plague on Israel with the brazen serpent - a type of Jesus.
Murmuring
The most consistent sin of Israel in the wilderness
The event mentioned by Paul was the rebellion of Korah
The result was the earth was opened and swallowed several thousand people in one day… the very next day, the people blamed Moses for the deaths of Korah and God nearly destroyed everyone!
Moses and Aaron both interceded for the people so that God would spare them
The Purpose v. 11-13
Why?
Why would God inspire these events?
Why did the Holy Spirit preserve these for us today?
Why did Paul use these accounts as an illustration to the Corinthians and why are they in our Bible today?
Ensample = a die or a stamp.
A model for us to follow.
Admonition = to call our attention to something as a warning or a rebuke.
There are still valuable spiritual lessons for us to learn from these events.
Lessons Learned
To keep us from pride...
To give us victory over the temptation to sin...
Take Away
This warning of the dangers of sin is good advice
But good advice is only good if you take it.
Do not wast the wisdom God has given us in His Word.
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