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Christians Must
Avoid the Israelites' Mistakes - 4

(1 Corinthians 10:9)

Introduction:
 

         1. In 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, Christians are given some very important instructions that are
             based on God's dealings with the Israelites.
         2. Some general matters are discussed in vs.1-6.
             a. According to vs.1-4, God blessed the Israelites by delivering them from Egypt, by
                 providing food and water for them, and by providing direction and protection for them.
             b. We learn from vs.5, however, that God was not pleased with many of the Israelites,
                 and He prevented them from entering the Promised Land.
             c. In vs.6 Christians are admonished to avoid the mistakes of the Israelites.
         3. More specifically, we are shown:
             a. in vs.7 that Christians must not be "idolaters"
             b. in vs.8 that Christians must not "commit fornication"
             c. in vs.9 that Christians must not "tempt Christ."
         4. When the Bible speaks of man being tempted, it may refer to:
             a. an enticement to commit sin (James 1:14)
             b. a trial of one's faith (James 1:2-3).
         5. When the Bible speaks of God or Christ being tempted, it refers to a proof or test of
             their power, character, and patience (Exodus 17:1-2, 7; Psalm 78:18-19, 40-42, 56-57).
         6. Since these instructions are based on events that involved the Israelites, let us
             first examine . . .

Discussion:

I.           HOW  CHRIST  WAS  TEMPTED  BY  MEN  IN  THE  OLD  TESTAMENT

         A. To understand how the Israelites tempted Christ, we must remember that:
             1. God promised to send His Angel to direct and protect His people (Exodus 23:20-25)
             2. this Angel was Christ (1 Corinthians 10:4).
         B. One occasion when the Israelites tempted Christ is recorded in Numbers 21:4-9.
             1. Discouragement led the Israelites to tempt the Lord (vs.4-5).
             2. The Lord sent "fiery serpents" that bit the Israelites, and many of them died (vs.6).
             3. The Lord provided healing for His people (vs.7-9).
         C. When the law was repeated, the Israelites were clearly instructed to avoid tempting
              the Lord (Deuteronomy 6:16).
         D. On the basis of this information, let us next examine . . .

II.          HOW  CHRIST  WAS  TEMPTED  BY  MEN  IN  THE  NEW  TESTAMENT

         A. (Matthew 16:1-4) The Pharisees and Sadducees tempted Christ when they wanted
             Him to show them a sign.
         B. (Matthew 19:3-9) The Pharisees tempted Christ when they asked Him about divorce.
         C. (Matthew 22:15-21) The disciples of the Pharisees and the Herodians tempted Christ
              when they asked Him about paying tribute to Caesar.
         D. (Matthew 22:35-40) A lawyer tempted Christ when he asked the Lord to identify the
              greatest commandment in the law.
         E. (John 8:3-11) The scribes and Pharisees tempted Christ when they asked Him about
             stoning the woman caught in adultery.

Conclusion:

         1. The Bible shows that men have tempted Christ on many occasions.
         2. Christians must avoid this mistake.
         3. An important admonition for Christians is found in Hebrews 3:7-12.
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