Rebellion, of Israel

Despite God's repeated mercy, Israel's history is seen as a history of rebellion against God.

The history of Israel is seen as a history of rebellion

Psalm 78:40 See also Psalm 78:8, Psalm 78:17, Psalm 78:56; Deuteronomy 31:27; Psalm 105:28, Psalm 106:7, Psalm 107:11; Isaiah 63:10; Ezekiel 20:8, Ezekiel 20:13, Ezekiel 20:21

How often they disobeyed Him in the wilderness and grieved Him in the desert!

God's compassion and readiness to deliver his people

Nehemiah 9:28 See also Nehemiah 9:16–31; Psalm 106:43

But as soon as they had rest, they again did evil in Your sight. So You abandoned them to the hands of their enemies, who had dominion over them. When they cried out to You again, You heard from heaven, and You delivered them many times in Your compassion.

Examples of Israel's rebellion

Deuteronomy 1:26, Deuteronomy 1:43, Deuteronomy 9:7, Deuteronomy 9:23

Prophetic condemnation of Israel's rebellion

Hosea 7:13 See also Zephaniah 3:1

Woe to them, for they have strayed from Me! Destruction to them, for they have rebelled against Me! Though I would redeem them, they speak lies against Me.

Isaiah depicts Israel as a rebellious nation

Isaiah 1:2–5 See also Isaiah 1:20, Isaiah 1:23, Isaiah 1:28, Isaiah 30:1, Isaiah 30:9, Isaiah 48:8, Isaiah 65:2–3

Listen, O heavens, and give ear, O earth, for the LORD has spoken: “I have raised children and brought them up, but they have rebelled against Me. The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s manger, but Israel does not know; My people do not understand.” Alas, O sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a brood of evildoers, children who act corruptly! They have forsaken the LORD; they have despised the Holy One of Israel and turned their backs on Him. Why do you want more beatings? Why do you keep rebelling? Your head has a massive wound, and your whole heart is afflicted.

Jeremiah denounces the Israelites as rebels

Jeremiah 6:28 See also Jeremiah 2:29, Jeremiah 3:13, Jeremiah 4:17, Jeremiah 5:23

All are hardened rebels, walking around as slanderers. They are bronze and iron; all of them are corrupt.

Ezekiel condemns Israel as a rebellious house

Ezekiel 2:5–8 See also Ezekiel 3:9, Ezekiel 3:26–27, Ezekiel 12:2–3, Ezekiel 12:9, Ezekiel 12:25, Ezekiel 17:12, Ezekiel 24:3, Ezekiel 44:6

And whether they listen or refuse to listen— for they are a rebellious house— they will know that a prophet has been among them. But you, son of man, do not be afraid of them or their words. Do not be afraid, though briers and thorns surround you, and you dwell among scorpions. Do not be afraid of their words or dismayed by their presence, though they are a rebellious house. But speak My words to them, whether they listen or refuse to listen, for they are rebellious. And you, son of man, listen to what I tell you. Do not be rebellious like that rebellious house. Open your mouth and eat what I give you.”

The rebellion of Israel in the parables of Jesus Christ

Matthew 21:33–44 parallels Mark 12:1–11, Luke 20:9–18; Luke 13:6–9

Israel's rebellion is a warning to believers

1 Corinthians 10:6 See also 1 Corinthians 10:1–12; Hebrews 3:7–4:2; Psalm 95:7–11; Jude 1:5, Jude 1:7

These things took place as examples to keep us from craving evil things as they did.