1. Is it lawful to divorce? (1-9)

The Pharisees asked Jesus a hard question. They wanted to accuse him of contradicting the Bible. And they had adultery in their hearts. Jesus taught them Genesis 2 to show that marriage is not just an arrangement for human convenience; each marriage is created by God. The bond of marriage should not be broken by men. Moses made a concession to men's hardness of heart in order to restrain, not to encourage it.

2. Let the children come to me (10-15)

Jesus' disciples were shocked by Jesus' words. They had thought of marriage as a purely personal matter. If marriage is so binding, maybe it's better not to marry! Jesus told them that people are different and each person must follow God's leading in his own life. Children are most hurt by divorce. Jesus welcomed and blessed the children. We must all come to Jesus with the uncalculating hearts of children.

Application: Lord, help me to accept your absolute word simply, like a child.
One Word: Only God can establish a home