Lenten Season · 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
1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Working Preacher
Exegesis of Paul's midrash on Israel's wilderness generation as warning.
1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed preaching commentary correcting the popular misreading of verse 13.
1 Corinthians 10 Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse-by-verse evangelical commentary covering the whole chapter.
1 Corinthians 10:1 BibleHub
Aggregates classic commentaries verse by verse from this opening verse.
1 Corinthians 10 StudyLight
An older, close Reformed reading of the chapter.
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