Introduction

   - Matthew 5:31-32

What does Jesus tell us about divorce?

1. Marriage was created by God.

   - Matthew 19:3-9

   - Genesis 2:18

   - Genesis 2:24

   - Ephesians 5:31-32

2. Sexual immorality in marriage can lead to divorce.

   - Matthew 19:3-9

   - Deuteronomy 24:1-4

   - Matthew 5:31-32

   - Malachi 2:16

   - 1 Corinthians 7:12-15

3. Remarriage outside of sexual immorality is adultery.

   - Matthew 5:32

Application

1. We teach the Word of God.

   - 2 Timothy 3:16

2. What if I did wrong?

3. Take marriage & getting married seriously

   -Matthew 19:10

CONNECTION GROUP RESOURCES

Connection Builders

1.Complete this statement, "I would describe my life most like a ____________ because ____________.” (blizzard, cool front, spring shower, warm summer day, hurricane, tornado)

2.What is one thing you are "Gung Ho!" about and why?

Sermon Questions

Read Matthew 5:31-32; Matthew 19:3-9; Deuteronomy 22:13-22; 24:1-4.

1.Greg explained that there were two different views about divorce during Jesus' time. Some rabbis allowed divorce for nearly any reason. What was their casual attitude towards divorce promoting?

2.What inner quality is Jesus seeking for His listeners?

3.How would you summarize our culture's general view on marriage and divorce? What are a few ways in which Jesus' vision for marriage differs?

4.Share things you have learned or been taught that married couples can do to cultivate faithfulness and oneness in marriage?