Matthew 19:1-9 | Let not man separate

Matthew 19:1-9 | Let not man separate

MATTHEW 19:1-9LET NOT MAN SEPARATE The Pharisees once asked the Lord Jesus this question: Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any cause at all (Matthew 19:3)? Divorce was an issue which divided the people in Jesus’ days. There were two schools of...
Matthew 19:1-9 | Let not man separate

Matthew 19:10-12 | Those to whom it has been given

MATTHEW 19:10-12THOSE TO WHOM IT HAS BEEN GIVEN In OT times, the possibility of remaining single was not a recognized option. Marriage was instituted by God and therefore it was regarded in the Jewish society as a religious duty and part of the normal life. The...
Matthew 19:1-9 | Let not man separate

Matthew 19:13-15 | To such belongs the kingdom of heaven

MATTHEW 19:13-15TO SUCH BELONGS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN People often crowded around Jesus for a touch of His hand and His blessing. In Matthew 19:13-15, we see parents bringing their children to Him with the hope that He would lay His hands on them. Let’s look at...
Matthew 19:1-9 | Let not man separate

Matthew 19:16-21 | If you want to enter life

MATTHEW 19:16-21 IF YOU WANT TO ENTER LIFE One day, a man ran up to Jesus and asked this question: ‘What can I do to have eternal life?’ That is a big question, a question which we all want to know the answer. ‘What can I do to have eternal...
Matthew 19:1-9 | Let not man separate

Matthew 19:22-24 | It is hard for a rich man

MATTHEW 19:22-24IT IS HARD FOR A RICH MAN It does not take long before a Christian realizes that a large portion of the Bible has to do with money. There are more verses devoted to money than to faith and prayer combined. Jesus spoke more about money than both heaven...