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Marriage,

Marriage,. Divorce,. & Remarriage. D. I. V. O. R. C. E. Biblical Examinations Of An. Emotional & Controversial Subject. DIVORCE – A Testament To Failure Mt 19:3-9 & Mk 10:2-12

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Marriage,

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  1. Marriage, Divorce, & Remarriage D I V O R C E Biblical Examinations Of An Emotional & Controversial Subject

  2. DIVORCE – A Testament To Failure Mt 19:3-9 & Mk 10:2-12 • Another Jewish attempt to put Jesus at odds with Moses and the Law…thus exposing their impure motive Mt 19:3 Mk 10:2 • Divorce “for any cause” was already prevalent • Evidenced by secular historians (e.g. Josephus) as well as teachings from popular rabbinic schools (i.e. Shammai & Hillel)

  3. DIVORCE – A Testament To Failure Mt 19:3-9 & Mk 10:2-12 • Jesus’ initial response points the Pharisees back “to the beginning” Mt 19:4-6 Mk 10:5-9 • He quotes Gen 1:27 2:24 • Because these were the “original” principles God set forth re: marriage, this was the logical point of reference for a discussion on divorce

  4. DIVORCE – A Testament To Failure Mt 19:3-9 & Mk 10:2-12 • Jesus’ conclusion is that divorce is NOT lawful for any cause at all Mt 19:6 Mk 10:8-9 • Divorce = putting asunder what God puts together • Man is not authorized to do so • Truths “at the beginning” Jesus emphasizes pre-date the Law of Moses as well as the gospel of Christ

  5. DIVORCE – A Testament To Failure Mt 19:3-9 & Mk 10:2-12 • Based on Jesus’ initial answer, the Pharisees ask a “follow-up” question attempting to put Him at odds with Moses Mt 19:7-8 • Jesus exposes the failures of their position… • They mischaracterized Moses Ù not a “command” but an “allowance” or “permission”

  6. DIVORCE – A Testament To Failure Mt 19:3-9 & Mk 10:2-12 • Based on Jesus’ initial answer, the Pharisees ask a “follow-up” question attempting to put Him at odds with Moses Mt 19:7-8 • Jesus exposes the failures of their position… • They failed to see the real problem Ù hard hearts that take one away from God cp. Heb 3:12-15

  7. DIVORCE – A Testament To Failure Mt 19:3-9 & Mk 10:2-12 • Based on Jesus’ initial answer, the Pharisees ask a “follow-up” question attempting to put Him at odds with Moses Mt 19:7-8 • Jesus exposes the failures of their position… • They totally misunderstood Deut 24Ù they did not try to see the passage’s original purpose & how it reflected God’s marriage law “at the beginning”

  8. DIVORCE – A Testament To Failure Mt 19:3-9 & Mk 10:2-12 • Jesus states the rule re: marriage and divorce Mt 19:9 Mk 10:11-12 • ___________ + ________________ = ____________ • This has always been the “rule” • Matthew’s account differs from Mark’s in that he records the exception clause Jesus gave re: divorce DIVORCE REMARRIAGE ADULTERY

  9. DIVORCE – A Testament To Failure Mt 19:3-9 & Mk 10:2-12 • Jesus states the rule re: marriage and divorce Mt 19:9 Mk 10:11-12 • ___________ + ________________ = ____________ • This has always been the “rule” • Reading Matthew’s account without the exception clause makes it identical with what Mark recorded DIVORCE REMARRIAGE ADULTERY

  10. DIVORCE – A Testament To Failure Mt 19:3-9 & Mk 10:2-12 • Jesus’ words “…except for fornication” implies an option for the innocent spouse that is available without sin Mt 19:9 • _________________ + ___________ + _________________ = _________________ FORNICATION DIVORCE REMARRIAGE NO ADULTERY

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