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14 Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.”

Notice that the example is not used to tell them how to get to heaven. The example derived
from the wandering is that if you desire evil and act on it, an early death may be your
consequence. Paul agrees that a premature death is possible because of sin (1 Corinthians
11:30). Often, we as Christians have “will I go to Heaven?” on our mind in every text of the Bible.
The problem is that is not what was on the mind of the authors in many texts of the Bible.
Careful reading will help you avoid this error and help people you disciple to avoid it as well.

Rebellion in the wilderness (Hebrews 3):

Like Paul, the author of Hebrews views the return of Christ as coming at any moment. He warns the
people not to go back to Judaism. He reminds them that the last time the people of God failed to go
forward in faith to attain the promise, a whole generation died in the wilderness. In 70AD Jerusalem was
conquered and the Temple destroyed. If the Christians had gone back, they would have died with the
Jews.

The tabernacle of Moses (Hebrews 8:1-3):

The tabernacle tent is the earthly copy of the Heavenly temple. The tent of Christ is called the “true
tent” as opposed to the copy Moses set up.

What Happened When israel Was in the Wilderness?

4.4 Let’s Practice…

1. How long was the wilderness wandering?

2. How many people do Bible scholars believe left Egypt and took part in the wandering?

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