Matthew 5: 31, 32

Divorce

Consider reading Matthew 19: 3-13 and I Corinthians 7

1. God has said that He hates divorce. Why?

-Discuss God's original plan in regard to marriage. 

2. By the terms of the culture we live in, when is it appropriate to get a divorce? 

-How would our culture respond to God's short list of reasons for divorce?

-Why would God allow these exceptions to His original plan? 

3. So far, Jesus has asked His listeners to examine their heart's attitudes in regard to hate and lust. What comes to the surface of your heart in regard to divorce?

Discussion topics?

-Are there members in your group that have gone through a divorce? Are there children of divorced parents in your group? How were they affected by the divorce?

-Does anyone struggle with bitterness and a lack of forgiveness in regard to divorce?

-Use this time to pray for anyone you know that may be going through a divorce currently.

Teacher: Troy Nesbitt

Matthew 5: 31, 32