What does 1 Corinthians 10:4 mean?

1 Corinthians 10:4 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply 1 Corinthians 10:4 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.

2And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;

3And did all eat the same spiritual meat;

4And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.

5But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness.

6Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.

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