I - Divorce in the Gospels a. The Synoptics: Mark b. The Synoptics: Luke c. he Synoptics: Matthew in 5:31-32
II - Divorce in the Law a. What was it that Moses allowed? b. What else did Moses write?
III - Divorce in the NT a) Paul’s regulations in 1 Co 7:10-17 b. The exception clauses: Immorality & divorce initiated by an unbeliever
1. Immorality: porneian Mt 5 & 19
The exception of immorality according to Moses’ Law we have already considered (during the honeymoon it is discovered that the bridegroom was deceived). Illust.: Joseph & Mary
This is Jesus’ context for the exception clause.
Reconciliation and forgiveness are unquestionable Gospel traits though
2. Bereavement (abandonment):
Forgiveness & reconciliation are always the goal: this is the heart of the Gospel
The exceptional clauses are precisely to protect a forgiving and reconciling believer from the abuse of a hardened sinner
The exceptional clauses are not a loop-hole to take advantage of
Practical Issues:
if marriage were not so seriously insoluble in the eyes of God, the disciples would not have reacted the way they did, when Jesus taught on divorce
Singles: make sure you understand the nature of marriage before falling in love
Married: make sure you understand the nature of marriage before falling “out of love” with your spouse
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