Theme: Hardening hearts and testing God

Exegetical Note
It is interesting that the only reference to this incident in the Old Testament (Psalm 95:8ff.) focuses on its negative aspect, namely, the fact that the people hardened their hearts and tested God. Paul, however, in 1 Corinthians 10:4 gives this event (and its parallel in Numbers 20:7ff.) a positive "spin" by equating the rock with none other than the Christ!

Call to Worship
Leader: Come, let us sing to God!
People: LET US MAKE A J…