Forgiveness & Marriage—Disciple Makers Series #19Sample

Dealing with Divorce  

Thoughts on the message

People still try and use divorce to divide people.

In Jesus’ time there were two opinions on divorce. One said men could divorce whenever they wished and another said what Jesus said. It was a divisive issue. Jesus goes back to the beginning of marriage—and shows that God never wanted divorce to happen. When they bring up Moses allowing divorce, Jesus basically says this:

“Divorce happens because people are sinful. Divorce happens because people have a sinful nature and follow it. Be people who have been restored by God—and live together as God designed us.”

If we are truly living as redeemed, restored and regenerated humanity, then we can deal with our differences with God’s help.

Prayer

Father, I thank You for my wife. She has been a tremendous blessing to me in so many ways. It has not always been easy—we both struggle with our fallen human weaknesses. Still, as we have committed to follow Jesus and God’s Word, He has strengthened us to handle these challenges. Father, without Your help—we see what happens. It is a picture of brokenness that goes through the generations. The saddest thing? None of it needs to happen. I pray that my wife and I continue to look to You when we struggle, and I pray for my family and friends that You protect them, restore, and heal any brokenness in their marriages. In Jesus’ name. Amen.