Sermon - Control Your Desires or Face Spiritual Ruin - 1 Corinthians 10-1-13----1-Redemptive Blessings of Israel - vv1-4--a.Deliverance from bondage--b.Continual presence of God--c.Baptism into the covenant people of God--d.Ongoing provision from Christ----2-God-s judgment upon most of Israel - v5----3-Learn from the negative example of Israel - vv6-11--a.Avoid idolatry - Ex 32-1-6--b.Flee sexual immorality - Num 25-1-9--c.Do not test the Lord - Num 21-4-9--d.Do not grumble against the Lord - Num 14-2- 16-41-50----4-Final Warning - Encouragement for the Corinthians - vv12-13----Preparing my heart for the sermon------What do Christians have in common with the Israelites who were brought out of Egypt------What was the fate of the Israelites who came out of Egypt- Why did that happen------How does Israel serve as an example to the Corinthians and to us------Other passages to consider - Ex 13-17-14-31- 16-1-17-7- 32-1-6- Num 14-1-35- 16-41-50- 20-2-13- 21-4-9- Ps 78-1-43- 106- Heb 3-7-4-13- 1 Pet 1-10-12----Digging Deeper------How does God use examples in our lives------What was the root issue with the Israelites- How are the Corinthians showing they are in the same danger------In what areas do I need to exercise more self-control- How can I grow in self-control------How does v13 encourage us as we seek to be self-controlled-