(Amazing how in 30 little verses a day can change your whole life forever!)
Matthew Chapter 19
Discussion about Divorce and Marriage
1When Jesus had finished saying these things, he left Galilee and went down to the region of Judea east of the Jordan River. 2Large crowds followed him there, and he healed their sick.
3Some Pharisees came and tried to trap him with this question: “Should a man be allowed to divorce his wife for just any reason?”
4“Haven’t you read the Scriptures?” Jesus replied. “They record that from the beginning ‘God made them male and female.’a 5And he said, ‘This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.’b 6Since they are no longer two but one, let no one split apart what God has joined together.”
7“Then why did Moses say in the law that a man could give his wife a written notice of divorce and send her away?”c they asked.
8Jesus replied, “Moses permitted divorce only as a concession to your hard hearts, but it was not what God had originally intended. 9And I tell you this, whoever divorces his wife and marries someone else commits adultery—unless his wife has been unfaithful.d”
10Jesus’ disciples then said to him, “If this is the case, it is better not to marry!”
11“Not everyone can accept this statement,” Jesus said. “Only those whom God helps. 12Some are born as eunuchs, some have been made eunuchs by others, and some choose not to marrye for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven. Let anyone accept this who can.”
Jesus Blesses the Children
13One
day some parents brought their children to Jesus so he could lay his
hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples scolded the parents
for bothering him.
14But Jesus said, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.” 15And he placed his hands on their heads and blessed them before he left.
The Rich Man
16Someone came to Jesus with this question: “Teacher,f what good deed must I do to have eternal life?”
17“Why ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. But to answer your question—if you want to receive eternal life, keepg the commandments.”
18“Which ones?” the man asked.
And Jesus replied: “‘You must not murder. You must not commit adultery. You must not steal. You must not testify falsely. 19Honor your father and mother. Love your neighbor as yourself.’h”
20“I’ve obeyed all these commandments,” the young man replied. “What else must I do?”
21Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
22But when the young man heard this, he went away sad, for he had many possessions.
23Then Jesus said to his disciples, “I tell you the truth, it is very hard for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. 24I’ll
say it again—it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a
needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God!”
25The disciples were astounded. “Then who in the world can be saved?” they asked.
26Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible.”
27Then Peter said to him, “We’ve given up everything to follow you. What will we get?”
28Jesus replied, “I assure you that when the world is made newi and the Son of Manj
sits upon his glorious throne, you who have been my followers will
also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. 29And
everyone who has given up houses or brothers or sisters or father or
mother or children or property, for my sake, will receive a hundred
times as much in return and will inherit eternal life. 30But
many who are the greatest now will be least important then, and those
who seem least important now will be the greatest then.k
Wow there is so much information in this chapter. God I pray that you open the understanding of our hearts in Jesus Name.
ReplyDeleteWhat I got from this chapter is that it was not God's will for us to get divorce unless one spouse is unfaithful to the other. Jesus also talked about marriage and how was created to be between a male and a female and how they are to be united into one. I really like how Jesus talks about coming to Him as little children. If you think about it children are trusting, they believe in anything you tell them. They believe whatever you say against all odds. This is how we must trust in God. His ways are not our ways nor His thoughts our thoughts(Isaiah 55:8). God cannot lie (numbers 23:19) The more that we know God through the scripture and spending time with Him through prayer the more we will be able to trust God in every situation. This is why the Bible says the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits. (Daniel 11:32) We must trust in Him!
in verse 16 concerning the rich man as he is talking to Jesus you see that he is trying to be made right by his self righteousness. Jesus knew the key to his heart was his riches so when he told the man go give these up the rich man left sad. Which makes me think what is that thing in my life that is hard to give up for Christ? Whatever it is I have a choice to let it control me and be the center of my attention of begin to distance myself from that and fill that emptiness with the word of God so that He can transform my life. I want my treasures to be in Heaven because I can't take anything with me when I die!
Last knowing that when the Lord makes the world new whatever I have given up in this life I will receive 100 times as much helps me see the bigger picture. When God says many who are greatest now will be least important then and those who are least important now will be greatest then what does that mean to you? To me it seems that what we hold in high regards in this life (things we can see) will be of no use when the Lord comes, and those who have hungered and thirst after the Lord (Things that we cannot see) now will be greatest. What is one thing that you get from this chapter?
I really enjoyed verses 1-12 people thought that christ and the law conflict with one another but they dont people always ask me at school whats the point of the law if christ just overrides it.Now my answer is...he doesnt override the law but sees that it comes to pass which is through his death and ressurection.Verses 13 -15 are good as well it shows how we christians should be humble and always excited to ask questions and learn.Verses 16 -30 made me think because it talks about how those who are first will be last and those last will be first which goes back to humbleness if your quick to jump in front of the line or cut someone off from speaking or anyother matter how can you display that humblenes my memory would be Mattew 19:6
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