BIG IDEA: Jesus confronts unbiblical divorce and lays out 3 essential qualities of a godly marriage/spouse

1. A soft heart

V. 1-2
2 schools of thought:
1. Shammai- deny divorce except for adultery.
2. Hillel- common view, allow divorce for basically any reason:

V. 3-4
Deut 24:1-4

V. 5- Don’t look for ways out of your marriage, look for ways to stay in it - God will supply His grace.

2. A strong theology

Marriage is:
1A. One man, one woman- v. 6-
2A. Leave- v. 7-
3A. Cleave-
4A. One flesh- v. 8-
5A. Don’t mess- v. 9-

3. A steadfast commitment

vv. 10-12

This is why Jesus has been saying:
1. Have faith- God can do the impossible in your marriage.
2. Humble yourself and be your spouse’s servant.
3. Kill sin- Confess it and forsake it. The cross is enough!