The Centrality of the Cross: A Study in I Corinthians

Excuse Free Living, I Corinthians 10:1-13

I.       Sufficient Examples of God's Judgment of Rebellious Living, I Corinthians 10:1-10

          A.      Consider all that Israel saw and experienced

          B.      Despite the experiences, repeated examples of rebellion

II.      Sufficient Reasons for Humility, I Corinthians 10:11-12

          A.      Just like Israel, believers in Christ have seen and experienced the greatness of God

          B.      Despite our experiences, repeated examples of rebellion

          C.      Therefore, humility is absolutely necessary

III.    Sufficient Provision from God in our fight against temptation, I Corinthians 10:13

          A.      No temptation is unique to us

          B.      God is faithful

                   1.      He will provide a way to escape

                   2.      He will provide the strength to endure