The Question/Context

“And Pharisees came up to him and tested him by asking, ‘Is it lawful to divorce one’s wife for any cause?’” (v. 3)

The divergent opinions regarding divorce: Qumran, Schools of Shammai, Hillel.

A. ⁠STAYING MARRIED FAITHFULLY

1. Jesus’ response: Matthew 19:4-6

2. Poignant Statements from Jesus: Matt 19:8-9

     a. “… because of your hardness of heart” (v. 8)

         i. Three practicals from Matthew 18:15-20

      b. the divorce “… except for …” (v. 9)

3. The disciples’ shock response: Better don’t marry! (v. 10)

B. STEWARDING SINGLEHOOD FULLY

1. Jesus surprising response: Matthew 11-12

2. Three considerations for singles


Conclusion
Live as you have been called for the sake of the Kingdom!

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See you next Sunday, 7 Sep, at the Singapore EXPO Hall 1 for the 47th Anniversary Service. Doors open at 9am; Service starts at 9.45am – 12.00pm.
Topic: Finishing Well  (2 Timothy 4:6–8)
Speaker(s): Rev Tan Kay Kiong & Rev Tony Yeo