The Big 'D' Word

Mark 10:1-12

Introduction

1. Divorce

a. The Bible, the Pharisees, and Jesus (see also Deuteronomy 24:1-4)

b. Summary

i. Don't marry with the possibility of divorce

ii. Repent and reconcile

iii. God permits divorce when reconciliation is impossible

iv. Only the victim can initiate divorce

v. God forgives the repentant divorcee

2. Remarriage

a. When it's not permitted

b. When it's permitted (1 Corinthians 7:10-15)

b. Put on the new

3. God the Divorcee