Among the Jews of that day, marriage was a sacred duty. The first was the school of Rabbi Shammai (a more strict and unpopular view) and second was the school of Rabbi Hillel (a more lax and popular view). Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife: Divorce was a controversial topic in Jesus’ day, with two main schools of thought, centered around two of its most famous proponents. Now Jesus, in Judea is questioned by them - and their questions were not honest. Previously in Matthew, they had questioned Jesus as He did His work in Galilee. The Pharisees also came to Him, testing Him: This continues the theme of conflict and controversy with the religious leaders. 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?”Ī. ( Matthew 19:3) The Pharisees attempt to trap Jesus. They followed Him “Some to be instructed-some to be healed-some through curiosity-and some to ensnare him.” (Clarke)Ģ. “ He healed them, the text saith but it saith not, they believed in him.” (Poole) Great multitudes followed Him, and He healed them there: Matthew points this out so his readers understand that the popularity and power of Jesus was not restricted to Galilee. That the Greek word peran, especially with a genitive case as here, has sometimes this signification, see on John 6:22.” (Clarke)ī. “It seems, therefore, most probable, that the course of Christ’s journey led him by the side of the river Jordan, not beyond it. “To the Judean territory by way of Peraea, i.e., along the eastern shore of Jordan.” (Bruce) Mark 10:1 and Luke 9:51 indicate the same journey. The Gospel of John tells us of many previous visits He made to Judea and Jerusalem. Yet it would be a mistake to believe that this trip from Galilee to the region of Judea was unusual for Jesus. He departed from Galilee and came to the region of Judea: The records of Matthew, Mark, and Luke focus on the Galilean ministry of Jesus, and only emphasize His presence in Jerusalem right before His crucifixion and resurrection. And great multitudes followed Him, and He healed them there.Ī. 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. ( Matthew 19:1-2) Jesus heads towards Judea and Jerusalem. Jesus teaches on marriage, divorce, and celibacy.ġ. Jesus Teaches on Marriage, Divorce, Riches, and DiscipleshipĪ.
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