1. Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. Genesis 2:24

2. Marriage Remarriage?

3. Marriage Definitions Generic modern definitions: Merriam-Webster, Wordnet, Wikipedia; etc. Some highlights of the modern view of marriage: Union of individuals, whether same-sex or not A contract, recognized and sanctioned by law 2 nd, subsequent legal unions also called marriage Change of personal and social status for the married

4. Marriage Definitions Generic modern definitions: Merriam-Webster, Wordnet, Wikipedia; etc. Specific modern legal definitions: [application] South Carolina and other state Legislature

5. Marriage Definitions Remember: Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, and legal codes do not create word definitions; rather, they reflect what is common usage of the day. Therefore, if we desire to analyze a word in its context, it helps if we understand that words origins and meaning at the time it was used.

6. Marriage Definitions Generic modern definitions: Merriam-Webster, Wordnet, Wikipedia; etc. Specific modern legal definitions: [application] South Carolina and other state Legislature Generic Bible definitions:

7. Marriage Definitions Generic modern definitions: Merriam-Webster, Wordnet, Wikipedia; etc. Specific modern legal definitions: [application] South Carolina and other state Legislature Generic Bible definitions: O. T. Hebrew and N. T. Greek word meanings

8. Marriage Definitions Generic modern definitions: Merriam-Webster, Wordnet, Wikipedia; etc. Specific modern legal definitions: [application] South Carolina and other state Legislature Generic Bible definitions: O. T. Hebrew and N. T. Greek word meanings Some highlights of the biblical view of marriage: Union of man and woman; same-sex is not marriage A contract, taking in/taking on new role, relations 2 nd, subsequent legal unions also called marriage

9. Marriage Definitions Generic modern definitions: Merriam-Webster, Wordnet, Wikipedia; etc. Specific modern legal definitions: [application] South Carolina and other state Legislature Generic Bible definitions: Gn 2:18-25; Bible basis for doctrine on marriage O. T. Hebrew and N. T. Greek word meanings Specific Bible definitions: [application]

10. Marriage Genesis 2:18-25 Context begins in Gen. 1:20-28: male & female Gen. 2 is basis for all Bible teaching on marriage Definitions Genesis 2:18-20 details why God made woman Genesis 2:21-23 details how God made woman Genesis 2:24-25 details Gods plan for marriage Genesis 2:24 cited as specific marriage basis Mal. 2:15-16; Matt. 19:4-6; Mk. 10:6-9; Eph. 5:30-32; 1 Cor. 6:16-18 clearly, Gods desire from the beginning till now!

12. Marriage Definitions Generic modern definitions: Merriam-Webster, Wordnet, Wikipedia; etc. Specific modern legal definitions: [application] South Carolina and other state Legislature Generic Bible definitions: Gn 2:18-25; Bible basis for doctrine on marriage O. T. Hebrew and N. T. Greek word meanings Specific Bible definitions: [application] Matt. 19:1-10; Mark 10:1-9; Jesus teaching

13. Matthew 19:1-10 (1) Now it came to pass, when Jesus had finished these sayings, that He departed from Galilee and came to the region of Judea beyond the Jordan. (2) And great multitudes followed Him, and He healed them there. (3) The Pharisees also came to Him, testing Him, and saying to Him, Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for just any reason? (4) And He answered and said to them, Have you not read that He who made them at the beginning made them male and female. (5) and said, For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh ?

14. Matthew 19:1-10 (6) So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate. (7) They said to Him, Why then did Moses command to give a certificate of divorce, and to put her away? (8) He said to them, Moses, because of the hardness of your hearts, permitted you to divorce your wives, but from the beginning it was not so. (9) And I say to you, whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery; and whoever marries her who is divorced commits adultery. (10) His disciples said to Him, If such is the case of the man with his wife, it is better not to marry.

15. Mark 10:1-9 (1) Then He arose from there and came to the region of Judea by the other side of the Jordan. And multitudes gathered to Him again, and as He was accustomed, He taught them again. (2) The Pharisees came and asked Him, Is it lawful for a man to divorce His wife? testing Him. (3) And He answered and said to them, What did Moses command you? (4) They said, Moses permitted a man to write a certificate of divorce, and to dismiss her. (5) And Jesus answered and said to them, Because of the hardness of your heart he wrote you this precept.

16. Mark 10:1-9 (6) But from the beginning of the creation, God made them male and female. (7) For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife,. (8) and the two shall become one flesh; so then they are no longer two, but one flesh. (9) Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate.

17. Marriage Matthew 19:1-10 & Mark 10:1-9 Response to a false question from the Pharisees Gen. 2 is basis for all Bible teaching on marriage Definitions testing Him [19:3; 10:2]; not an honest question Pharisees position; would Jesus challenge them? Mt 19, Mk 10 are Jesus commentary on Gen. 2 Is it lawful? [19:3; 10:2]; has God said so? to divorce…(for just any reason)? [(19:3); 10:2] answered question on divorce by teaching marriage Gods truth about marriage should abolish divorce!

18. Marriage Matthew 19:1-10 & Mark 10:1-9 Response to a false question from the Pharisees Gen. 2 is basis for all Bible teaching on marriage Definitions What did Moses command you? [10:3] But: divorce permitted because of sin! [19:8; 10:5] Mt 19, Mk 10 are Jesus commentary on Gen. 2 Have you not read? [19:4]; cites Gen. 1:27 & 2:24 they respond: Moses commanded divorce [19:7] Jesus says Gen. 2 is what Moses commanded from the beginning it was not so [19:8; 10:6-9]

19. Marriage Matthew 19:1-10 & Mark 10:1-9 Response to a false question from the Pharisees Gen. 2 is basis for all Bible teaching on marriage Definitions Jesus indicates superior validity of Gen. 2 command this command in place before Gods law with Jews Mt 19, Mk 10 are Jesus commentary on Gen. 2 Jesus says Gen. 2 is what Moses commanded Importance of from the beginning [19:8; 10:6] this command pertains to all men; Jew and Gentile this command overarches any other permissions And I say to you… [19:9]; clarifies orig. meaning

20. Marriage Matthew 19:1-10 & Mark 10:1-9 Response to a false question from the Pharisees Gen. 2 is basis for all Bible teaching on marriage Definitions God made male and female [19:4; 10:6; Gn. 1:27] No other relationship can be marriage (by God) Mt 19, Mk 10 are Jesus commentary on Gen. 2 Jesus says Gen. 2 is what Moses commanded Importance of from the beginning [19:8; 10:6] polyandry/-gamy; male/females; males/female homosexuality; male/male; female/female bestiality; human/animal

21. Marriage Matthew 19:1-10 & Mark 10:1-9 Response to a false question from the Pharisees Gen. 2 is basis for all Bible teaching on marriage Definitions God made male and female [19:4; 10:6; Gn. 1:27] Mt 19, Mk 10 are Jesus commentary on Gen. 2 Jesus says Gen. 2 is what Moses commanded Importance of from the beginning [19:8; 10:6] a man shall leave… [19:5; 10:7; Gn. 2:24] New relationship takes priority over former family Doesnt remove responsibility toward parents, kids 1 Tim. 5:3-4, 16; etc.; - 1 Tim. 5:8; Eph. 6:4; etc.

22. Marriage Matthew 19:1-10 & Mark 10:1-9 Response to a false question from the Pharisees Gen. 2 is basis for all Bible teaching on marriage Definitions God made male and female [19:4; 10:6; Gn. 1:27] Mt 19, Mk 10 are Jesus commentary on Gen. 2 Jesus says Gen. 2 is what Moses commanded Importance of from the beginning [19:8; 10:6] a man shall leave… [19:5; 10:7; Gn. 2:24] and be joined to his wife [19:5-6; 10:7-9; Gn. 2:24] Serious commitment; not just living together what God has joined...let not man separate

23. Marriage Matthew 19:1-10 & Mark 10:1-9 Response to a false question from the Pharisees Gen. 2 is basis for all Bible teaching on marriage Definitions God made male and female [19:4; 10:6; Gn. 1:27] Mt 19, Mk 10 are Jesus commentary on Gen. 2 Jesus says Gen. 2 is what Moses commanded Importance of from the beginning [19:8; 10:6] a man shall leave… [19:5; 10:7; Gn. 2:24] and be joined to his wife [19:5-6; 10:7-9; Gn. 2:24] two shall become one flesh [19:5; 10:8; Gn. 2:24] Unity of purpose [Gn. 2:18]; Sexual union [Hb. 13:4]

24. Marriage Matthew 19:1-10 & Mark 10:1-9 Response to a false question from the Pharisees Gen. 2 is basis for all Bible teaching on marriage Definitions God made male and female [19:4; 10:6; Gn. 1:27] Mt 19, Mk 10 are Jesus commentary on Gen. 2 Jesus says Gen. 2 is what Moses commanded Importance of from the beginning [19:8; 10:6] a man shall leave… [19:5; 10:7; Gn. 2:24] and be joined to his wife [19:5-6; 10:7-9; Gn. 2:24] two shall become one flesh [19:5; 10:8; Gn. 2:24] Jesus concludes: Therefore [19:6; 10:9; Gn. 2:24]

25. Marriage Definitions Generic modern definitions: Merriam-Webster, Wordnet, Wikipedia; etc. Specific modern legal definitions: [application] South Carolina and other state Legislature Generic Bible definitions: Gn 2:18-25; Bible basis for doctrine on marriage O. T. Hebrew and N. T. Greek word meanings Specific Bible definitions: [application] Matt. 19:1-10; Mark 10:1-9; Jesus commentary

26. Marriage Definitions Generic modern definitions: Merriam-Webster, Wordnet, Wikipedia; etc. Specific modern legal definitions: [application] South Carolina and other state Legislature Generic Bible definitions: Gn 2:18-25; Bible basis for doctrine on marriage O. T. Hebrew and N. T. Greek word meanings Specific Bible definitions: [application] Matt. 19:1-10; Mark 10:1-9; Jesus commentary Clearly, God expects that all people of all times, all races and all cultures should follow His law of marriage as it was delivered From the beginning However, since most people have not followed His law of marriage as delivered from the beginning our next study will examine: DIVORCE