I Corinthians 10:1-4 (Part 42) The Subject is the Danger of Spiritual Disaster
It is an expansion of 9:27—the subject is the danger of spiritual disaster . . .
• Paul can be, 9:27
• Our fathers, 10:1
• Us/we, 10:6
Structure of Chapter 10 revolves about three words
• “For”—10:1
• “But”—10:5
• “Now”—10:6
The blessings of Israel, 10:1-4
• They experienced a dramatic deliverance, vv. 1-2: Baptism—the emphasis is on identification
• They experience daily provision, vv. 3-4: 1) ‘Spiritual’ food—it came from God (provision); 2) It also typifies Christ; 3) God provided yet Israel fell—why?: a) Attitude (Num. 13)—total lack of faith; b) Action—I Cor. 10:6-10
• The value of their actions, v. 6 (examples for us)
What are the nature of them?
• Their cravings, v. 6a: The issue is that they desired something in place of God’s provision