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The D- Word | Pastor Chris Kouba
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The D-Word | What Does the Bible Really Say About Divorce?
Matthew 19:1-12 | Mark 10:1-12 | Malachi 2:16
Divorce is one of the most painful and personal topics many people will ever face. Whether you've experienced divorce yourself, grown up in a divorced home, are struggling in your marriage, or are trying to help someone you love through it, this message is for you.
In this installment of our Taboo series, we examine what Jesus teaches in Matthew 19 about marriage, divorce, grace, and restoration. Rather than avoiding difficult conversations, we open God's Word and allow Scripture to speak with both truth and compassion.
Jesus reminds us that before we can understand divorce, we must understand God's design for marriage. Marriage is a covenant, not merely a contract. It is a sacred union created by God and intended to reflect His faithfulness. At the same time, Scripture acknowledges the reality of a broken world and addresses the pain that sin brings into relationships.
In this message, we'll explore three biblical truths:
- Divorce is devastating.
- Divorce is permitted in specific circumstances.
- Divorce is not defining.
Most importantly, we'll discover that no failure, wound, or broken relationship places someone beyond the grace of God. Through the story of the woman at the well and the promises of Romans 8, we see that our identity is not found in our past but in Christ.
No matter what your story looks like, Jesus offers living water, healing, hope, and a future.
Scripture References:
- Matthew 19:1-12
- Mark 10:1-12
- Malachi 2:16
- 1 Corinthians 7:15
- Romans 8:1
- John 4
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