Marriage (Mark 10:1-12)

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Marriage
Mark 10:1-12

I. Intro
Big Idea: God’s purpose for marriage is to proclaim the gospel.

II. Tested
A. Jesus wants all people to know what matters to God. Malachi 2:16; Mark 10:4; Romans 2:4
B. Faced with controversy, Jesus went to God’s Word. Mark 10:2-3

III. Permitted
A. Jesus’ opponents weren’t interested in genuine marriage. Deuteronomy 24:1-4; Mark 10:4
B. Divorce was God’s permissive will, not His perfect will. Mark 10:5; Revelation 20:13-15

IV. One
A. Marriage is about leaving and cleaving. Genesis 1:27; Mark 10:6-8
B. God brings us together. Genesis 3:16; Mark 10:9

V. Marry
A. Marriage is meant to make us lean into God. Mark 10:10
​B. God’s boundaries protect us. Matthew 19:9; Mark 10:11-12; 1 Corinthians 7:12-16

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up

• Any love songs, love stories or romantic movies you like? What do you like about it?
• Why do you think Mark includes this passage at this point in his gospel?
• What’s a misconception that many people have about marriage?
• Read Matthew 19:9, and 1 Corinthians 7:12-16.  What do these verses teach us about divorce?
• Why is the gospel so essential in marriage?
• How can our church strengthen or protect marriages?
• What’s a way you can bless someone this week? Pray for one another.

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