Jesus answered [the Pharisees] with a question: “What did Moses say in the law about divorce?”
“Well, he permitted it,” they replied. “He said a man can give his wife a written notice of divorce and send her away.”
Key Thought
In this Scripture, the Pharisees were able to correctly tell Jesus what Moses said about divorce. In the subsequent verses, [1] Jesus confronted the Pharisees with the truth revealed in their question; they were missing God’s central principle about marriage. It is easy to quote Scripture; living God’s truth revealed in that Scripture is much more challenging! Let’s not seek just to know the Scriptures, but let’s also commit to know the heart and will of God who lies behind the Scriptures.
Today’s Prayer
O God, teach me your way, instruct me in your will, and lead me so that I will walk with you each day. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Related Scripture Readings
Mark 6:6-7John 5:38-392 Timothy 3:14-17Ⓒ 1996-2024 Heartlight, Inc. This material may not be reproduced in part or whole for commercial use without written consent. What Jesus Did! is written by Phil Ware and is available in book form. Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.