Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12
Lesson Outline
The incarnation and preparation of the King (Matthew 1:1-4:11)The declaration of the principles of the King (Matthew 4:12-7:29)The manifestation of the King (Matthew 8:1-11:1)The opposition to the King (Matthew 11:2-13:53)The reaction of the King (Matthew 13:54-19:2)The formal presentation and rejection of the King (Matthew 19:3-25:46)The continued instruction of the Disciples (Matthew 19:3-20:34)Concerning marriage (Matthew 19:3-12)The problem of divorce (Matthew 19:3-9)A definition of marriage (Deuteronomy 24:1)Two schools of thought: Shammai and HillelFour reasons why marriage should be indissoluble (Matthew 19:4-6)Moses and divorce (Matthew 19:7-8)An exception for fornication (Matthew 19:9)Marriage and singleness (Matthew 19:10-12)Conclusion and application