Matthew 19:1–13

Big Idea: Jesus calls His followers to honor God’s design for marriage as a covenant, to see divorce as a concession to human sin, and to embrace singleness as a calling for the sake of the kingdom.

Episode Summary:

This week we step into a tough but necessary conversation: marriage, divorce, and singleness. In Matthew 19, Jesus reminds us that marriage is God’s design—a covenant, not a contract—reflecting His faithful love. Divorce, while permitted because of human sin, was never God’s original intent. And singleness, often overlooked, is lifted up as a meaningful calling for the sake of the Kingdom.

As followers of Jesus, we’re called to treat marriage as sacred, to pursue reconciliation over escape, and to honor singleness as a gift—not a lesser path. Whether you’re married, divorced, or single, this passage challenges us to submit to God’s design and live holy lives that glorify Him. www.movementcolumbus.com