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Dangers We Face In The Wilderness

Explore the biblical teachings in 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 about facing dangers in life, drawing parallels with the lessons from the Old Testament, urging caution against falling into temptations like lust, idolatry, and fornication. Discover how past examples serve as warnings for Christians to stay vigilant and prioritize God in their lives. This reflective study from the 65th St. Church of Christ sermon on 11/7/04 serves as a spiritual guide to navigate through life's challenges.

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Dangers We Face In The Wilderness

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  1. Dangers We Face In The Wilderness 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 65th St church of Christ - 11/7/04

  2. Dangers We Face In The Wilderness 1 Cor. 10:6,11 (NKJV) Now these things became our examples, to the intent that we should not lust after evil things as they also lusted. . . . Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. Introduction • The examples recorded in the Old Testament are there for a reason - • Past lessons effect the wise differently than the fool – 65th St church of Christ - 11/7/04

  3. Dangers We Face In The Wilderness Introduction 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 For the Christian, The Danger of Falling is Real – And Must Be Taken Seriously! Hebrews 3:12-4:11; 2 Peter 1:5-10; 2:20-22 The Lesson To Learn 65th St church of Christ - 11/7/04

  4. Dangers We Face In The Wilderness Introduction 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 • Related to 9:24-27 • The Corinthians were baptized believers who partook of the Lord’s supper • Many of them however were in jeopardy because of their carnality . . . • Thus the example of Israel - The Lesson To Learn 65th St church of Christ - 11/7/04

  5. Dangers We Face In The Wilderness Introduction 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Egypt The world Pharaoh Satan Moses (deliverer) Jesus (deliverer) Israel The church Moses (Law giver) Jesus (Law giver) Cloud & Sea Baptism Wilderness Christian life Canaan Heaven Past Figures of The Present: A Type Of 65th St church of Christ - 11/7/04

  6. Dangers We Face In The Wilderness The Danger of Lust - 10:6 • Probably a reference to the Israelites who desired meat and return to Egypt – Num 11:4,34; Acts 7:39 • The Corinthians faced a similar temptation – To partake in the idolatrous feasts, returning to their previous fellowship with idolatry. 1 Cor. 10:6 (NKJV) Now these things became our examples, to the intent that we should not lust after evil things as they also lusted. 65th St church of Christ - 11/7/04

  7. Dangers We Face In The Wilderness The Danger of Lust - 10:6 • What are some ways that we could be guilty of this sin? • Desiring to fulfill fleshly desires unlawfully - Mat 5:28; Rom 1:27; 1 Thes 4:5; 2 Peter 2:10; • Desiring to walk in the works of darkness - Rom 13:13; Gal 5:16; • Loving the world and returning to it - 1 John 2:15-17; 2 Pet 2:21,22 1 Cor. 10:6 (NKJV) Now these things became our examples, to the intent that we should not lust after evil things as they also lusted. 65th St church of Christ - 11/7/04

  8. Dangers We Face In The Wilderness The Danger of Idolatry - 10:7 1 Cor. 10:7 (NKJV) And do not become idolaters as were some of them. As it is written, "The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play." • The Israelites & the golden calf - Ex 32:6-20 • A real problem for the church at Corinth - 10:14-22 • What are some ways that we could be guilty of idolatry? 65th St church of Christ - 11/7/04

  9. Dangers We Face In The Wilderness The Danger of Idolatry - 10:7 • “Covetousness" is idolatry - Ep 5:5; Co 3:5 • Whenever we make any thing other than God our priority in life, we are guilty of idolatry 1 Cor. 10:7 (NKJV) And do not become idolaters as were some of them. As it is written, "The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play." 1) Our job 2) Our fun 3) Our family 4) Our hobby 1 John 2:15 65th St church of Christ - 11/7/04

  10. Dangers We Face In The Wilderness The Danger of Fornication - 10:8 1 Cor. 10:8 (NKJV) Nor let us commit sexual immorality, as some of them did, and in one day twenty-three thousand fell; • Refers to the Israelites committing whoredom with the daughters of Moab – Num 25:1-3 • Resulting in God’s wrath being poured out on them by means of a plague - Num 25:4-9 • This fall was brought about by Balaam’s strategic counsel to Balak – Num 31:16 65th St church of Christ - 11/7/04

  11. Dangers We Face In The Wilderness The Danger of Fornication - 10:8 1 Cor. 10:8 (NKJV) Nor let us commit sexual immorality, as some of them did, and in one day twenty-three thousand fell; • Fornication– πορνεύω - porneuō • Thayer Definition: 1) to prostitute one’s body to the lust of another 2) to give one’s self to unlawful sexual intercourse • With fornication being a socially acceptable activity due to paganism – the Christians at Corinth were confronted constantly with this temptation. • So are we! - What can we do to prevent ourselves from falling to this temptation? 65th St church of Christ - 11/7/04

  12. Dangers We Face In The Wilderness The Danger of Fornication - 10:8 • Preventing Fornication: • Understand the danger – Prov 5:1-3 • Understand the consequences – Prov 5:4-6; 6:32; 9:16-18 • RUN (Listen to God) - Prov 5:7-14; 1 Cor 6:18; Gen 39:12-18 • Fulfill sexual desires lawfully – Prov 5:15-20 • God is watching!! – Prov 5:21-23 1 Cor. 10:8 (NKJV) Nor let us commit sexual immorality, as some of them did, and in one day twenty-three thousand fell; 65th St church of Christ - 11/7/04

  13. Dangers We Face In The Wilderness The Danger of Tempting Christ - 10:9 • Israel was not satisfied with God’s provisions – Numbers 21:4,5 • God sent fiery serpents – Num 21:6-9 • How might the Corinthians be tempted to fall prey to the same sin? • How would they accept Paul’s rebukes, restrictions, & instructions? • Would they desire to return to the world rather than comply? 1 Cor. 10:9 (NKJV) nor let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed by serpents; 65th St church of Christ - 11/7/04

  14. Dangers We Face In The Wilderness The Danger of Tempting Christ - 10:9 • What About Us? • Could we become unsatisfied with the spiritual blessings promised in Christ and long for materialism? • Could we become dissatisfied with the spiritual work that God has given the church to do and pursue secular work? • Could we become dissatisfied with the worship God has prescribed and seek worship styles that please us instead? 1 Cor. 10:9 (NKJV) nor let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed by serpents; 65th St church of Christ - 11/7/04

  15. Dangers We Face In The Wilderness The Danger of Complaining – 10:10 • Because of their dissatisfaction with God’s dealings with them – Israel complained, and did so often – Numbers 14:1-4; 16:1-48, (41) • God destroyed them – Num 16:21-35,45-48 • The Corinthians could be guilty of the sin of murmuring due to the instructions given them Regarding: • Division (1-3), church discipline (5), internal lawsuits & behavior (6) MDR (7)association with idolatrous practices forbidden (8,9) 1 Cor. 10:10 (NKJV) nor complain, as some of them also complained, and were destroyed by the destroyer. 65th St church of Christ - 11/7/04

  16. Dangers We Face In The Wilderness The Danger of Complaining – 10:10 Certainly we would never have a problem with complaining . . . 1 Cor. 10:10 (NKJV) nor complain, as some of them also complained, and were destroyed by the destroyer. • Do not grumble against one another – James 5:9 • Being hospitable to one another – 1 Peter 4:9 • Do all things without complaining – Phili 2:14 65th St church of Christ - 11/7/04

  17. Dangers We Face In The Wilderness 1 Cor. 10:11 (NKJV) . . . Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. Conclusion • The examples recorded in the Old Testament are there for a reason - • Past lessons effect the wise different than the fool – 65th St church of Christ - 11/7/04

  18. Dangers We Face In The Wilderness 1 Cor. 10:11 (NKJV) . . . Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. 1 Cor. 10:12 (NKJV) Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. Conclusion • The danger of falling is just as real for us as it was for the Israelites and Corinthians . . . • To think that we cannot fall is foolish . . . 65th St church of Christ - 11/7/04

  19. Dangers We Face In The Wilderness 1 Cor. 10:13 (NKJV) No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. Conclusion • Temptation will come! • God is faithful – • The devil is limited – • God will provide a way of escape • We can do it 65th St church of Christ - 11/7/04

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  21. MS Photo draw ID # Moral Values Boost President Bush CONNIE CASS, Associated Press Writer Moral values — heavily emphasized by the president — edged terrorism and the economy as the top issue. 65th St church of Christ - 11/7/04

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