Gregory Norman Kuhn Gospels 103 Reverend Roger Strongstad Jesus’ Teaching Concerning Divorce “To have and to hold from this day forward; for better or for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish until death do us part” As I sit and reflect on these powerful words, I think forward to my upcoming marriage in three short weeks. These simple, yet incredibly strong words are the cornerstone of Christian …showed first 75 words of 1412 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1412 total…the spouses. Note there is one exception. The Pharisees asked Jesus if there might be many reason for divorce: “for every cause?” Jesus said, “For one cause.” The religious leaders came to Jesus and tested Him by asking, “What do you think about divorce?” He responded to them by saying “What do you think about marriage?” Such was the climate of Jesus’ day. It is not very much different from the climate in our day.