1. The failure of our forefathers (1-11)

The people of Israel had great spiritual privileges. They were delivered from bondage in Egypt. They were baptized as they passed through the Red Sea. They ate bread from heaven. They drank from the rock-and so partook of Christ. But God was not pleased with most of them, and they died in the desert. Why? Their hearts were not changed; they continued in the idolatry of the people around them.

2. God provides a way out of temptation (12-13)

We are not fated to repeat the mistakes of Israel. We who belong to Jesus must learn from their failure. We must not compromise with the materialism and immorality of our times. We must be not be full of complaints-we must be thankful. If we do not become proud and complacent but acknowledge that we are weak and need help, God who is faithful will provide a way out of every temptation.

Application: Lord, help me to be vigilant at all times, so that I can find your way out of every temptation. Help me to learn from those who failed, and live a pure and thankful life.
One Word: Depend on God and be thankful