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1 Corinthians 10:6-13

Warnings from Israel and God's Faithfulness

August 2, 2026

The Adoration of the Golden Calf, Nicolas Poussin
The Adoration of the Golden Calf, Nicolas Poussin, c. 1634National Gallery, London
Poussin gives the dancers a real circling rhythm, derived from classical reliefs, so the idolatry looks like a party. Moses is a tiny figure in the top corner, about to break the tablets.The reading is this scene, and Poussin makes the central point visually: everyone is enjoying themselves and nobody has noticed Moses.Nicolas PoussinA French painter who lived almost entirely in Rome, building his compositions from wax figures in a box, and became the model of classical order.National Gallery, LondonFounded in 1824 by buying one banker's collection, and deliberately placed in Trafalgar Square so that people from every part of London could walk to it.National Gallery, London
Historic One-Year Lectionary
GospelLuke 16:1-9 (10-13)Lk 16:1-9 (10-13)
Epistle1 Cor. 10:6-131 Cor 10:6-13
Old Testament2 Sam. 22:26-342 Sm 22:26-34
PsalterPs. 51:1-12Ps 51:1-12

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

Enduring Word Bible Commentary 1 Corinthians Chapter 10Enduring Word Bible Commentary 1 Cor Chapter 10 Enduring Word · David Guzik

David Guzik's verse by verse evangelical commentary on Israel as a warning and God's faithful way of escape.

1 Corinthians 10:6 Commentaries1 Cor 10:6 Commentaries BibleHub

Aggregates classic commentaries on the wilderness examples and the promise for those who are tempted.

1 Corinthians 10, Expository Notes1 Cor 10, Expository Notes StudyLight

Thomas Constable's expository notes on the warnings from Israel's history and standing firm.

1 Corinthians 10 Commentary1 Cor 10 Commentary Precept Austin

A deep gathering of word studies and cross references worked verse by verse through the wilderness warnings.

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 10:1-13Commentary on 1 Cor 10:1-13 Working Preacher

Luther Seminary exegesis of Israel's example and the faithful God who provides a way through temptation.

Background & Word Study

Overview: 1 CorinthiansOverview: 1 Cor BibleProject

An animated overview of the letter that frames Paul's warnings about idolatry and Christian freedom.

1 Corinthians 10:6 Greek Interlinear1 Cor 10:6 Greek Interlinear BibleHub

Greek word by word with parsing and Strong's numbers for example, temptation, and way of escape.

The Church Fathers

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 10 from the Church FathersCommentary on 1 Cor 10 from the Church Fathers Catena

Patristic comment gathered verse by verse on Israel's example and the faithful God.

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