Matthew 19:1-9, The King’s Teaching On Marriage And Divorce

Summary

We continue in our verse by verse Bible study through the Gospel of Matthew on Sunday Mornings with Pastor Gino Geraci at Calvary South Denver in Littleton CO. This week we look at Matthew 19:1-9 in a sermon called “The King’s Teaching On Marriage And Divorce.”

• The Debate Concerning Divorce (vv.1-3)
• The Divine Intention Concerning Marriage (vv.4-6)
• The Decree Of Moses Concerning Divorce (vv.7-8)
• The Direct Implications For The King’s Disciples (v.9)

Principles Of Marriage

1. Marriage is a divinely ordained institution.
2. Marriage is the first and most fundamental institution.
3. Marriage is a covenant and binding.
4. Marriage is a place for true intimacy.
5. Marriage is a covenant of companionship.
6. Marriage is to conform to the model of Christ and His Church.

Divorce

1. Divorce always stems from hardheartedness (sin).
2. Divorce is not necessarily sinful—but is the result of sin.
3. Divorce always breaks a marriage.
4. Divorce is never necessary among believers.
5. Divorce is legitimate on the grounds of sexual immorality.
6. Divorce is legitimate when an unbeliever wishes to divorce the believer (1 Cor.7:15).
7. Divorce is forgivable when sinful.

Remarriage

1. In general is desirable.
2. Is possible for a divorced person.
3. Is possible even for the sinfully divorced person through repentance and forgiveness.
4. Is possible only when all Biblical obligations have been met.
5. Is possible only when parties are prepared to embrace the Biblical view of marriage.