Lessons in the wilderness
Deuteronomy 8:2
“ Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the
wilderness these forty years to humble you and test you in
order to know what was in your heart.”
1 Peter 1: 7
“ the tested genuineness of your faith is more precious
than gold…though it be tested by fire “
Psalm 78 – “ Tell the Coming Generation”
• V 7 that they should set their hope in God
• V8 they should not be like their fathers, stubborn and rebellious
• Their heart was not steadfast , V 11 they forgot His works
• V 13 He divided the sea and let them pass through
• V 14 He lead them by day with a cloud, at night with fire
• V 15 He split the rocks and gave them drink abundantly
• V17 Yet they sinned, they tested God in their hearts demanding the
food they craved
• V 19 they spoke against God
• V 22 They did not believe
I Cor 10 : 1-13
• V 1 All our fathers ate the same spiritual food,
• V3 They drank from the same spiritual Rock that followed them
• That Rock was Christ YET with most of them God was not pleased
• V 6 these took place as examples for us
• V 9 we must not put Christ to the test
• V 10 nor grumble
• V12 anyone who thinks they stand take heed lest he fall
• V13 God is faithful, He will not tempt you beyond your ability, but
He will provide the way of escape…you will be able to endure
Lessons in the Wilderness
• The Lesson of Demeanor – the attitude of my heart - Exodus 3:11
I Peter 3:4
• The Lesson of Devotion – devoted irrevocably to worship God
Exodus 12:1, 25-27
• The Lesson of Dependence – complete trust in God’s provision
• Exodus 13:21 / 14:13
• The Lesson of Discontentment – acceptance of your circumstances
without complaining – Exodus 16
