Lent · Third Sunday in Lent · Year C
1 Corinthians 10:1-13
Warnings from Israel and God's Faithfulness
March 19, 2028
Overview & Insights
"God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape." (1 Corinthians 10:13)
Paul recalls Israel's wilderness failures as warnings against idolatry, sexual immorality, and grumbling, saying these things were written down for the instruction of the church. He assures the Corinthians that God is faithful and will provide a way of escape so they can endure temptation.
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Commentary
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Working Preacher
The Lutheran voice on this exact Year C epistle text.
1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
A Reformed preaching-focused reading of Israel's example.
1 Corinthians 10 Commentary: Idolatry Then and Now Enduring Word · David Guzik
A full walk through Paul's wilderness warning and its application.
1 Corinthians 10 Resources Precept Austin
An evangelical inductive-study resource for the chapter.
1 Corinthians 10 (Barnes' Notes) StudyLight
A detailed older commentary on the wilderness typology.
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