1. Despite their identity, the Israelites failed to consistently obey God. (1‑5)

• Even after seeing, knowing, and identifying with God, fallen people still fail. (1‑2)
• Even if God provides for all a person's physical needs, a fallen person will still fail. (3‑4)
• Those who identify with Christ must strive to obey God, not as a means of Salvation, but rather in an act of humble dependence on God. (5)

Action: Consider your own past; have you made the mistake of depending on your identity for victory over sin instead of depending on the one with whom you identify?

2. Four historical examples highlight how easy it is to fall into sin. (6‑10)

• Despite the presence of the God of the universe, idolatry is a real temptation. (7)
• Sexual immorality is an incredibly strong temptation, but wields devastating consequences. (8)
• Covetously despising God's provision leads one to have contempt for God Himself. (9)
• Grumbling against God's plans and methods provokes God's anger. (10)

Action: Ask yourself, "Where am I most often tempted to fall into sin?"

3. But we don't have to fall into sin, we can escape! (11‑13)

• We can learn from the past. (11)
• None of us has this problem called sin licked! (12)
• But we do serve a God who is bigger than our sin. (13)

Action: Today, as we celebrate the Lord's supper, take some time to reflect on the victory that has been won over sin.

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