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Matthew 19:1-12

Listen to Matthew 19:1-12
1 When Jesus had completed these teachings, he left Galilee and crossed the region of Judea on the other side of the Jordan.
2 Great crowds followed him there, and he healed them.
3 One day the Pharisees were badgering him: "Is it legal for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?"
4 He answered, "Haven't you read in your Bible that the Creator originally made man and woman for each other, male and female?
5 And because of this, a man leaves father and mother and is firmly bonded to his wife, becoming one flesh - no longer two bodies but one.
6 Because God created this organic union of the two sexes, no one should desecrate his art by cutting them apart."
7 They shot back in rebuttal, "If that's so, why did Moses give instructions for divorce papers and divorce procedures?"
8 Jesus said, "Moses provided for divorce as a concession to your hardheartedness, but it is not part of God's original plan.
9 I'm holding you to the original plan, and holding you liable for adultery if you divorce your faithful wife and then marry someone else. I make an exception in cases where the spouse has committed adultery."
10 Jesus' disciples objected, "If those are the terms of marriage, we're stuck. Why get married?"
11 But Jesus said, "Not everyone is mature enough to live a married life. It requires a certain aptitude and grace. Marriage isn't for everyone.
12 Some, from birth seemingly, never give marriage a thought. Others never get asked - or accepted. And some decide not to get married for kingdom reasons. But if you're capable of growing into the largeness of marriage, do it."

Matthew 19:1-12 Study Resources

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Want to Get Married? Listen to This First! Part 2
Want to Get Married? Listen to This First! Part 2
James Kaddis

I probably don’t have to tell you marriage today isn’t taken very seriously.  Couples often call it quits when they’re no longer happy, or for what they call irreconcilable differences.  Today on Light on the Hill we’ll hear what Jesus has to say about Marriage and Divorce and it’s something we need to take to heart!  He makes it clear in Matthew chapter nineteen that marriage is permanent and not to be taken lightly.  

Matthew Chapter 19 Part 1
Matthew Chapter 19 Part 1
Dr. Baruch Korman

Bible teaching from the book of Matthew chapter 19 verses 1-12. About Baruch:  R. Baruch is the senior lecturer at the Zera Avraham Institute based in Israel. He also appears on the Israeli Television program Pdut L'amo where he teaches each week from the Bible (This program is in Hebrew). A similar Bible Study program in English is broadcast on numerous television networks across the United States, Europe, and Africa. Many of his lectures are available in the forms of video, audio and written on Pdut.org (Hebrew) and LoveIsrael.org (English). Baruch holds a PhD in Jewish Studies. His dissertation was in the translation techniques of the Septuagint. Baruch has been married for over 30 years to his wife, Rivka, and they have three adult children. The Kormans live in Israel. Our Beliefs are available at: Statement of Faith To donate please visit us at: Donate Checks may be sent to: LoveIsrael.org925 N. Courtenay Parkway Suite 19Merritt Island, FL  32953

Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.

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