Matthew 19:1–12 “Remember God’s Purpose in Marriage”
📖 Matthew 19:1–12 “Remember God’s Purpose in Marriage” 6 So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate. ✨ Return to Creation — Marriage Is God’s Work When the Pharisees questioned Jesus about divorce, He answered, “At the beginning” (19:4). Marriage is not a human invention but a covenant established within the order of creation. God created male and female and made them “one flesh,” signifying a total, personal union. Marriage is not merely a contract; it is a covenant. A covenant stands upon promise. Today we often pursue convenience in relationships, but God speaks of holy union. Marriage is a gracious place where we see ourselves reflected through another. ✨ Hardness of Heart and the Restoration of the Gospel Jesus said Moses permitted divorce “because your hearts were hard” (19:8). The problem is not the institution but human sinfulness. Sin is an active force that destroys relationships. Therefore, marria...