The Value of the Rear View Mirror
Improve your future by learning from the past.
Pastor Brian Long
Part of The Corinthians—Part 1
April 6, 2025

1 Corinthians 10:1-13

(1) God has always been

for his people (1-4).

- Cloud pillar by day and fire pillar by night.
–God parted the waters and led them safely through the waters of the sea…ON DRY GROUND.
• Identified as – They were marked out as God’s dearly loved people, branded as God’s very own possession.
• Provision of –Miraculous manna just enough for each day.
• Provision of – He provided all the water they needed AND all their herds of livestock as well.

(2) In the wake of God’s faithful provision many became

, bringing on trouble (5-10).

Four specific examples of their disobedience:

• They began to pollute their worship (Idolatry).

Idolatry: when your devotion to anyone or anything is more

than your devotion to God.

• They engaged in

.

• They

the Lord.

• They

against the Lord.

(3) The

of the rearview mirror (vs. 11-12).
Pay attention to the past. Don’t let history repeat itself.

(4) God will

of temptation (13).

Imp/Applications:
1.

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2. Guard against .
3. Recognize the dangers of .
4. .