Matthew 19:1-12
Satan is targeting families to thwart God’s plan
I. The Permissibility of Divorce Questioned – Vv. 1-3
. – They are testing or setting a trap for Jesus.
– Jesus’ response
. cf Matthew 5:31-32 & John The Baptist – Matthew 14:3-12
II. The Primacy of Marriage Upheld – Vv. 4-6
. The standard is the Word of God
. Four reasons you should fight for your marriage:
. . 1. Because of the unique design of marriage – Vs. 4
. . 2. Because of the permanent union of marriage – Vs. 5a, Genesis 2:24
. . 3. Because of the total oneness of marriage – Vs. 5b
. . 4. Because of the divine cause of marriage – Vs. 6
. . By God’s sovereign design