Moses and Divorce
Jesus rightly recognized that Deuteronomy 24 does not include any command that a man must divorce his wife. Instead, Moses “permitted” divorce because the people had rejected God’s perfect design established in the Garden of Eden.
Jesus rightly recognized that Deuteronomy 24 does not include any command that a man must divorce his wife. Instead, Moses “permitted” divorce because the people had rejected God’s perfect design established in the Garden of Eden.
The creation ideal of one man and one woman united by God for life was not maintained, even among the Israelite people. For this reason, the Lord gave them specific instructions which illustrate the importance of God’s design for marriage.
Whenever we reject God’s wisdom and follow the wisdom of this world, we bring pain, suffering, conflict, and disappointment on ourselves.
What does the creation of woman teach us about marriage? Genesis 2 is essential to rightly understand the nature and function of marriage.
Last Wednesday during our Bible study we were discussing Malachi 2 where the Lord rebukes the corrupt priests of Judah for their spiritual and moral… Read More »Creation and Marriage