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Matthew 19

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1When Jesus had finished these words, he departed from Galilee and came into the borders of Judea beyond the Jordan. 2Great multitudes followed him, and he healed them there. 3Pharisees came to him, testing him and saying, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?” 4He answered, “Haven’t you read that he who made them from the beginning made them male and female, 5and said, ‘For this cause a man shall leave his father and mother, and shall be joined to his wife; and the two shall become one flesh’? 6So that they are no more two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, don’t let man tear apart.” 7They asked him, “Why then did Moses command us to give her a certificate of divorce and divorce her?” 8He said to them, “Moses, because of the hardness of your hearts, allowed you to divorce your wives, but from the beginning it has not been so. 9I tell you that whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery; and he who marries her when she is divorced commits adultery.” 10His disciples said to him, “If this is the case of the man with his wife, it is not expedient to marry.” 11But he said to them, “Not all men can receive this saying, but those to whom it is given. 12For there are eunuchs who were born that way from their mother’s womb, and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men; and there are eunuchs who made themselves eunuchs for the Kingdom of Heaven’s sake. He who is able to receive it, let him receive it.” 13Then little children were brought to him that he should lay his hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them. 14But Jesus said, “Allow the little children, and don’t forbid them to come to me; for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to ones like these.” 15He laid his hands on them, and departed from there. 16Behold, one came to him and said, “Good teacher, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?” 17He said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good but one, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.” 18He said to him, “Which ones?” Jesus said, “‘You shall not murder.’ ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ ‘You shall not steal.’ ‘You shall not offer false testimony.’ 19‘Honor your father and your mother.’ And, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’” 20The young man said to him, “All these things I have observed from my youth. What do I still lack?” 21Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” 22But when the young man heard this, he went away sad, for he was one who had great possessions. 23Jesus said to his disciples, “Most certainly I say to you, a rich man will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven with difficulty. 24Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye than for a rich man to enter into God’s Kingdom.” 25When the disciples heard it, they were exceedingly astonished, saying, “Who then can be saved?” 26Looking at them, Jesus said, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” 27Then Peter answered, “Behold, we have left everything and followed you. What then will we have?” 28Jesus said to them, “Most certainly I tell you that you who have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man will sit on the throne of his glory, you also will sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. 29Everyone who has left houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name’s sake, will receive one hundred times, and will inherit eternal life. 30But many will be last who are first, and first who are last.

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Overview

Matthew Chapter 19 addresses several important teachings of Jesus, beginning with a discussion on divorce. The Pharisees approach Jesus, testing him by asking if it is lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason. Jesus responds by referring back to the creation account in Genesis, emphasizing that marriage is a sacred union established by God, where a man and woman become one flesh. He highlights that what God has joined together should not be separated, reinforcing the sanctity of marriage. Jesus acknowledges that Moses permitted divorce due to the hardness of hearts, but he calls his followers to a higher standard of commitment and fidelity in marriage. This teaching challenges cultural norms and emphasizes the importance of love and faithfulness in relationships. #Divorce #Marriage #Pharisees #Genesis The chapter continues with Jesus blessing little children, illustrating his love and acceptance for the vulnerable and innocent. His disciples initially rebuke those bringing the children, but Jesus firmly states that the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. He encourages his followers to have childlike faith, highlighting the importance of humility and trust in God. Following this, a rich young ruler approaches Jesus, seeking eternal life. Jesus tells him to keep the commandments, and when the young man claims he has done so, Jesus challenges him to sell his possessions and give to the poor, revealing the difficulty of prioritizing wealth over spiritual commitment. The chapter concludes with Jesus teaching that it is hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven, but with God, all things are possible. This chapter encapsulates key themes of discipleship, the nature of true wealth, and the radical call to follow Christ. #Children #RichYoungRuler #Discipleship #EternalLife

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  1. Deuteronomy 24:1v7Deuteronomy 24:1 discusses the laws regarding divorce, which Jesus references in Matthew 19:7-8 when addressing the Pharisees' questions about the permissibility of divorce, highlighting the hardness of human hearts.
  2. 2 Chronicles 25:9v29Amaziah's concern about the loss of money is addressed by the prophet, who assures him that God can give much more. This is similar to Jesus' teaching in Matthew 19:29 about receiving much more for sacrifices made for the kingdom.
  3. Malachi 2:14v6Malachi 2:14 addresses the issue of faithlessness in marriage, highlighting the covenant aspect. Matthew 19:6 speaks to the sanctity of marriage, emphasizing that what God has joined together, man should not separate.
  4. Matthew 20:16v30Matthew 20:16 concludes the parable of the laborers in the vineyard with the statement 'So the last will be first, and the first last,' echoing the same phrase in Matthew 19:30, emphasizing the reversal of worldly expectations in God's kingdom.
  5. Mark 10:21v21In Mark 10:21, Jesus tells the rich young ruler to sell all he has and follow Him, a directive also found in Matthew 19:21, highlighting the call to discipleship and the challenge of wealth.
  6. Luke 18:16v14In Luke 18:16, Jesus invites children to come to Him, emphasizing their place in the kingdom of God, a teaching also found in Matthew 19:14.
  7. Luke 18:22v21Luke 18:22 records Jesus' instruction to the rich ruler to sell all he has and follow Him, a similar account is found in Matthew 19:21, highlighting the call to prioritize spiritual wealth over material possessions.
  8. 1 Corinthians 6:2v281 Corinthians 6:2 speaks of the saints judging the world, which aligns with Jesus' promise in Matthew 19:28 that the apostles will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
  9. 1 Corinthians 7:7v11Paul expresses a wish that all were as he is, referring to his celibacy, which aligns with Jesus' teaching in Matthew 19:11-12 about the gift of celibacy being given to some.

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