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1 Corinthians 10:5
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- Adam Clarke
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- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
They were overthrown in the wilderness - And yet All these persons were under the cloud - All passed through the sea - All were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea - All ate the same spiritual meat - All drank the same spiritual drink, for they were made partakers of the spiritual Rock, Christ. Nothing can be a more decisive proof than this that people, who have every outward ordinance, and are made partakers of the grace of our Lord Jesus, may so abuse their privileges and grieve the Spirit of God as to fall from their state of grace, and perish ever lastingly. Let those who are continually asserting that this is impossible, beware lest they themselves, if in a state of grace, become, through their overmuch security, proofs in point of the possibility of ending in the flesh, though they began in the Spirit. Reader, remember who said, Ye shall not surely die; and remember the mischiefs produced by a belief of his doctrine.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
But--though they had so many tokens of God's presence. many of them--rather, "the majority of them"; "the whole part." All except Joshua and Caleb of the first generation. not--in the Greek emphatically standing in the beginning of the sentence: "Not," as one might have naturally expected, "with the more part of them was," &c. God--whose judgment alone is valid. for--the event showed, they had not pleased God. overthrown--literally, "strewn in heaps." in the wilderness--far from the land of promise.
John Gill Bible Commentary
But with many of them God was not well pleased,.... As he is with none but those that are in Christ; and with none of the services of men, but what are done in faith, which become acceptable to him through Jesus Christ; for in him only persons and services are accepted with God; and this was the way of acceptance in the Old, as in the New Testament dispensation: how many of the Jewish fathers God was not well pleased with, or took no delight in, but hated and abhorred, which is the sense of the phrase here, whether they were the greatest part or not, is not certain; however, they were not all, excepting Joshua and Caleb, as some interpreters understand it; for not all that died in the wilderness were out of the special grace and favour of God, witness Moses, Aaron, Miriam, and, it is to be supposed and hoped, hundreds and thousands more; but the apostle has respect to such who were the instances of God's direful vengeance and displeasure, as appears from the reason given; for they were overthrown in the wilderness: he does not say merely that they died there, for many with whom God was well pleased died there; but these, their carcasses fell in the wilderness, being stricken, thrown down, and overthrown by the immediate hand of God; they did not die a common death, according to the ordinary course of nature; but by the plague, or by the sword, or by fire from heaven, or by fiery serpents, or by a destroying angel, or by one judgment or another, as hereafter mentioned.
1 Corinthians 10:5
Warnings from Israel’s Past
4and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ.5Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them, for they were struck down in the wilderness.
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Trying to Please the Lord
By Zac Poonen1.3K57:16PRO 31:30MAT 8:10MAT 18:4LUK 3:211CO 10:5EPH 5:101PE 3:3
This sermon emphasizes the importance of aligning our thinking with God's will, focusing on humility, seeking what pleases the Lord, and valuing internal character over external appearances. It highlights the need to be childlike in humility, gentle, and quiet in spirit, following the example of Jesus and Mary. The message encourages seeking God's approval over the praise of men and striving to live a life that pleases the Father, even in hidden acts of goodness.
Perils of the Victorious Life
By George Verwer1.1K27:22Victorious Life1CO 10:5In this sermon, the speaker addresses the potential dangers and pitfalls that young people may face in their spiritual journey. He emphasizes the importance of being realistic and looking at historical examples of youth movements and missionary movements that have ended up on a negative path. The speaker urges young people to take time to reflect, study the word of God, and get involved in their local church. He also highlights the story of God's people in the wilderness, who started off with great victory but eventually faced challenges and fell into disobedience. The speaker warns that many religious zealots who lack proper understanding and preparation may end up knocked out or on a tangent.
Truth and Error - Part 1 - Unity of the Spirit (Compilation)
By Compilations99513:27CompilationJHN 4:241CO 10:11CO 10:5GAL 5:13GAL 5:16EPH 4:1EPH 4:3In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of unity in worshiping the Lord in spirit and truth. He highlights the need to walk as Jesus walked and to serve one another through love. The preacher also discusses the concept of freedom in Christ and cautions against using it as an opportunity for sinful behavior. He references the story of the 12 spies in the Bible to illustrate the importance of having a different spirit and not giving in to fear and doubt. Overall, the sermon emphasizes the call to be set apart from the world and to walk worthy of the calling in Christ.
Matthew 20:20-28.the Request of the Mother and Sons of Zebedee.
By Favell Lee Mortimer0MAT 20:23JHN 5:19ACT 12:2ACT 14:221CO 10:5REV 1:9Favell Lee Mortimer delves into the story of the sons of Zebedee and their request to sit at the right and left hand of Jesus in His glory, highlighting the natural desire for greatness that often leads to discontentment and anxiety among people. Mortimer emphasizes the importance of humility, drawing examples from Nebuchadnezzar's misery due to pride and the apostles' dispute over greatness. Jesus, the ultimate example of humility, teaches that true honor comes from serving others and following God's will, even if it means enduring suffering and trials.
(Gaining God's Approval) 2. Well-Pleasing to the Father
By Zac Poonen0Faithfulness in Daily LifeGod's ApprovalDEU 8:4PSA 105:37MAT 3:17MAT 7:22ROM 15:31CO 10:5PHP 2:5HEB 2:10HEB 3:17HEB 4:15Zac Poonen emphasizes the contrast between the Israelites, with whom God was not well-pleased despite witnessing miracles, and Jesus, who was approved by the Father due to His faithful life and resistance to sin. The Israelites' unbelief led to their disapproval, while Jesus' character and obedience, even before His ministry began, earned Him God's favor. Poonen highlights that true approval from God is based on our character and faithfulness in daily life, rather than external accomplishments or miracles. He encourages believers to seek God's approval through integrity in their homes and workplaces, just as Jesus did. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a shift in focus from seeking recognition to valuing faithfulness in the face of temptation.
Day 92, 1 Corinthians 10
By David Servant01CO 6:91CO 9:271CO 10:51CO 10:131CO 10:231CO 10:29David Servant preaches on Paul's fear of being 'disqualified' and forfeiting heaven due to sin, using the Israelites as an example of those who displeased God despite their deliverance. He warns against sins like greed, idolatry, immorality, grumbling, and rebellion that can lead to forfeiting our relationship with God. Paul emphasizes the importance of discipline, resisting temptation, and showing love and sensitivity towards fellow believers in matters of conscience.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
They were overthrown in the wilderness - And yet All these persons were under the cloud - All passed through the sea - All were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea - All ate the same spiritual meat - All drank the same spiritual drink, for they were made partakers of the spiritual Rock, Christ. Nothing can be a more decisive proof than this that people, who have every outward ordinance, and are made partakers of the grace of our Lord Jesus, may so abuse their privileges and grieve the Spirit of God as to fall from their state of grace, and perish ever lastingly. Let those who are continually asserting that this is impossible, beware lest they themselves, if in a state of grace, become, through their overmuch security, proofs in point of the possibility of ending in the flesh, though they began in the Spirit. Reader, remember who said, Ye shall not surely die; and remember the mischiefs produced by a belief of his doctrine.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
But--though they had so many tokens of God's presence. many of them--rather, "the majority of them"; "the whole part." All except Joshua and Caleb of the first generation. not--in the Greek emphatically standing in the beginning of the sentence: "Not," as one might have naturally expected, "with the more part of them was," &c. God--whose judgment alone is valid. for--the event showed, they had not pleased God. overthrown--literally, "strewn in heaps." in the wilderness--far from the land of promise.
John Gill Bible Commentary
But with many of them God was not well pleased,.... As he is with none but those that are in Christ; and with none of the services of men, but what are done in faith, which become acceptable to him through Jesus Christ; for in him only persons and services are accepted with God; and this was the way of acceptance in the Old, as in the New Testament dispensation: how many of the Jewish fathers God was not well pleased with, or took no delight in, but hated and abhorred, which is the sense of the phrase here, whether they were the greatest part or not, is not certain; however, they were not all, excepting Joshua and Caleb, as some interpreters understand it; for not all that died in the wilderness were out of the special grace and favour of God, witness Moses, Aaron, Miriam, and, it is to be supposed and hoped, hundreds and thousands more; but the apostle has respect to such who were the instances of God's direful vengeance and displeasure, as appears from the reason given; for they were overthrown in the wilderness: he does not say merely that they died there, for many with whom God was well pleased died there; but these, their carcasses fell in the wilderness, being stricken, thrown down, and overthrown by the immediate hand of God; they did not die a common death, according to the ordinary course of nature; but by the plague, or by the sword, or by fire from heaven, or by fiery serpents, or by a destroying angel, or by one judgment or another, as hereafter mentioned.