Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage (2) (Matthew 19:10-15)

The disciples hear Christ teach about marriage and they figure out that Christ is pretty serious about the marriage commitment.  They ask the logical question: if marriage is so serious then why get marred?  It would seem to make more sense not to marry at all, but to remain single.  So, is it really better not to marry?  Is marriage only for the weak?  Is it sinful to be single?

Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage (Matthew 19:1-9)

One of the frustrating things about witnessing Christ’s interaction with the pharisees is their constant attempt to undermine him rather than being instructed by him.  The irony of this is that we do learn things from their interaction even though they do not bear fruits of a teachable heart.  So, what does Christ teach us regarding the Lord’s intention for marriage? 

Sojourning Under the Sun: Sabbath Conforming: Marriage (Matthew 5:27-32)

Christ goes through the law and lays out the challenge of the seventh commandment.  This is another commandment that one might think is rather easy to keep, but is this really such an easy command to keep?  Is this one of the least commands or do we make it one of the least commands?  What are some of the implications regarding this commandment?

Sharing our Sojourn (2) (1 Timothy 5:9-16)

Paul continues with the reminder of what it means to care for the widows.  There are the young widows who might need assistance and there are the older widows who need assistance.  How is the church supposed to know who receives the assistance and who does not?  What is a way of doing this that honors the Lord?