Matthew 19 - Introduction

Wisdom From Above

Matthew Nineteen

In Matthew nineteen we have record of the Pharisees asking Jesus about divorce and remarriage. Jesus said that the only reason a man could divorce his wife marry another was because of her adultery. He also said that if a man divorces his wife because of her adultery and another man marries her that man is in like manner committing adultery. Jesus again showed his compassion on children by saying, "Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven." He showed that it is difficult for the rich to go to heaven. He said that it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than it is for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Life is full of problems. Only wisdom from above can provide answers to questions about (1) divorce and remarriage, (2) celibacy, (3) how important are children? (4) what about our wealth?, and (5) who can be saved? Matthew chapter nineteen allows us to look into the mind of God for wisdom from the Master on some very difficult subjects.