Lesson 13 Section 13 First Corinthians 10:1-33 Page 63 1

a. Paul deals with meat offered to idols again Rethink association with sacrifices Do not cause others to error b. Idolatry brought God’s wrath on Jews c. Christians can also loose their favored status d. Paul drew comparison between history and now e. Baptism in both covenants f. Nourishment in both covenants g. All did not reach promised land 2

a. God will not tolerate willful sins b. Lusting after evil things c. God’s punishment is sure, although sometime delayed d. Aaron made a golden calf e. Thoughts were centered on pleasure f. Moab women lead to downfall g. The nation tempted God in the wilderness h. Murmuring caused some to fall 3

a. There is a lesson in each incident b. Transgressions were recorded by Moses, then Paul c. Take heed lest ye fall d. Corinthians were participating in Jews sins e. Falling is real, but God’s care is also real 4

a. Paul reemphasized b. He wanted them to use common sense c. Lord’s Supper was opportunity for sharing d. Old Testament worshipers had the altar e. There is no substance in idol worship f. Fellowship with demons was condemned g. Concern should be given to weaker brothers h. God requires total loyalty 5

a. Previously stated in 6:12 concerning indifferent matters b. Some things do not edify c. All Christians should be concerned about weaker brethren d. Meat purchased that was sacrificed to idols e. Food is accepted if received with thanksgiving f. Food is accepted if history is unknown g. Concern for weaker brother is dominant 6

h. Influence on non-christians is also important i. Why should my liberty in indifferent matters be condemned? j. Why should anyone speak evil if my conscience is clear? k. Overriding principal is to glorify God l. God is glorified when mixed signals are avoided m. Salvation of others was uppermost to Paul 7