November, 2008
Matthew 19:1-12 #4
Matthew 19:1-12 #4
In this lesson, please notice the phrase, “from the beginning it was not so” (vs. 8). Jesus made this statement in reference to Moses’ words in Deuteronomy 24 in which the Lord allowed divorce because of…
November 14, 2008|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 19:1-12 #3
Matthew 19:1-12 #3
The Pharisees came testing Jesus concerning the lawfulness of divorcing one’s spouse for any cause. Jesus surprised them by going back to Genesis and citing the law from the beginning. The Pharisees had concentrated their argument…
November 13, 2008|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 19:1-12 #2
Matthew 19:1-12 #2
Please consider carefully Jesus’ words in verses 4-5: “Have you not read that He who made them at the beginning ‘made them male and female,’ and said, ‘For this reason a man shall leave his father…
November 11, 2008|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 19:1-12 #1
Matthew 19:1-12 #1
This is one of many times that various sects of the Jews “tested” Jesus with a question. In this case, the test is whether or nor a man could lawfully divorce his wife for any cause.…
November 10, 2008|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 18:18-20
Matthew 18:18-20
This text should be connected closely with verses 15-17. Jesus is giving instructions on the problem of sin between two brothers. If a brother will not rectify his sin after being confronted by the whole church, he…
November 6, 2008|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 18:15-17
Matthew 18:15-17
In this section, Jesus continues His discourse on relationships between brethren and the danger of causing a brother to stumble. Our primary goal should be to avoid all such offenses, but the reality is that there will…
November 5, 2008|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 18:10-14
Matthew 18:10-14
In the beginning part of this chapter Jesus has been primarily concerned with warning His disciples against causing a tender new believer to fall away. Humility of heart in all believers is the key to healthy relationships…
November 3, 2008|A Moment with the Bible