When Jesus was asked a question to test him regarding the law and divorce, he responded by speaking about marriage– marriage, from the beginning. In doing so, Jesus teaches us that before we even consider the notion of divorce we must first understand what marriage is. No piece of paper such a certificate of divorce can nullify the one flesh union that God himself has joined together. As the disciples did that day, I pray that we might recognise the deep profundity of what Jesus teaches us here, and receive it in faith.