The Master On Marriage
Mark 10:1-12; Matthew 19:1-9
Pastor Jason Carlson
Mark 10:1-12
The Master’s plan for marriage:
1. The Creator’s design
God’s plan for marriage = 1 man + 1 woman joined together for life
• Genesis 1:26-31; 2:18-25
- Intimacy
- Permanency
- Fruitfulness
2. Sin’s decay
Matthew 19:8
3. The Law’s decree
Matthew 19:3-9
“indecency” (Hebrew) = forbidden or shameful nakedness
Matthew 5:31-32
“sexual immorality” = porneia (illicit sexual activity)
4. God’s desire
1 Corinthians 7:10-11
Proverbs 3:5-6
5. The Gospel’s difference
Psalm 51:1-3, 10-12
Psalm 32:1-5
2 Corinthians 5:17
Sermon Discussion Questions
Questions for reflection:
1. What has been your experience of marriage and/or divorce? How does today’s teaching speak into your experience?
2. How should a recognition of Jesus as our Creator impact our reception of his will for our lives?
Questions for discussion:
1. What is God’s design for marriage? How is this design twisted by our culture today?
2. In what ways is God’s design for marriage really a reflection of his nature and character?
3. How can we apply a proper recognition of sin and the gospel to experience health in our marriages?
