New Testament 5/18/2013

choice #5

Read 1 Corinthians 10:1–14. Describe in writing various ways in which Jesus Christ is like a

“Rock” (see Topical Guide, “Rock,” 438). Consider the many sins Paul listed and the many

sins in the world today and explain why the promise of verse 13 is so reassuring. Why did Paul discuss Christ as a “Rock” in the same verses where he issued this promise in verse 13? How does Alma 13:28 expand our understanding of what Paul taught in 1 Corinthians 10:13?

In 1 Corinthians 10:1–12 verses, Paul has listed many sins in the world today, he said our hearts might not go after evil things, as they did, Then do not go after false gods, as some of them did; as it is said in the holy Writings, After resting and feasting, the people got up to take their pleasure. Again, let us not give way to the desires of the flesh, as some of them did, of whom twenty-three thousand came to their end in one day. And let us not put the Lord to the test, as some of them did, and came to their death by snakes.

Paul has told the people to give up their sins, because we all have the abilities to follow the God. All the challenges that He has given us, are helping us to learn and grow by choosing the right.

 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God :is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. (1 Corinthians 10:13)

Jesus Christ is like a rock, because if He is what our faith and testimonies are based on, our faith and testimony will stand firm against our trials (Built on the Rock by Adam Olson). In Alma 13: 28 But that ye would humble yourselves before the Lord, and call on his holy name, and watch and pray continually, that ye may not be tempted above that which ye can bear, and thus be led by the Holy Spirit, becoming humble, meek, submissive, patient, full of love and all long-suffering.

Moreover, It’s like the Primary song (see “The Wise Man and the Foolish Man,” Children’s Songbook, 281). If you build your faith upon Jesus Christ, then your testimony will be strong. It won’t be washed away. The hardships in your life are like rain; they all build up into floods that will wash away anything built on sand. But the rock—Christ and His gospel—will always be there.