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Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

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Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

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  1. RADICAL LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  2. RADICAL LIVING 1932 - 2011 Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  3. RADICAL LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  4. RADICAL 40% First marriages end in divorce 65% Second marriages 75% Third marriages LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  5. RADICAL • Reasons for Divorce • Money, Lack of Communication (i.e.. Irreconcilable Differences) • Adultery • Abuse LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  6. RADICAL Highest Lowest LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  7. Protecting Your Marriage 21 “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ 22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca, is answerable to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell. Matthew 5:21-22 RADICAL LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  8. Protecting Your Marriage 27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Do not commit adultery.’ 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. Matthew 5:27-28 RADICAL LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  9. Protecting Your Marriage 31 “It has been said, ‘Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’ 32 But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, causes her to become an adulteress, and anyone who marries the divorced woman commits adultery.Matthew 5:31-32 RADICAL LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  10. Protecting Your Marriage • The Lord Hates Divorce (Marriage is permanent)  16 “I hate divorce,” says the LORD God of Israel, “and I hate a man’s covering himself with violence as well as with his garment,” says the LORD Almighty. Micah 2:16 RADICAL LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  11. Protecting Your Marriage • The Lord Hates Divorce (Marriage is permanent) • - it corrupts God’s plan 24 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. Genesis 2:24 RADICAL LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  12. Protecting Your Marriage • The Lord Hates Divorce (Marriage is permanent) • - it corrupts God’s plan 1 Do you not know, brothers—for I am speaking to men who know the law—that the law has authority over a man only as long as he lives? 2 For example, by law a married woman is bound to her husband as long as he is alive, but if her husband dies, she is released from the law of marriage. 3 So then, if she marries another man while her husband is still alive, she is called an adulteress. But if her husband dies, she is released from that law and is not an adulteress, even though she marries another man. Romans 7:1-3 RADICAL LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  13. Protecting Your Marriage • The Lord Hates Divorce (Marriage is permanent) • - it corrupts God’s plan • - it causes great pain RADICAL LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  14. Protecting Your Marriage • The Lord Permits Divorce • - in cases of sexual immorality 31 “It has been said, ‘Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’ 32 But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, causes her to become an adulteress, and anyone who marries the divorced woman commits adultery.Matthew 5:31-32 RADICAL LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  15. Protecting Your Marriage 1 If a man marries a woman who becomes displeasing to him because he finds something indecent about her, and he writes her a certificate of divorce, gives it to her and sends her from his house, 2 and if after she leaves his house she becomes the wife of another man, 3 and her second husband dislikes her and writes her a certificate of divorce, gives it to her and sends her from his house, or if he dies, 4 then her first husband, who divorced her, is not allowed to marry her again after she has been defiled. That would be detestable in the eyes of the LORD. Do not bring sin upon the land the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance. Deuteronomy 24:1-4 • The Lord Permits Divorce • - in cases of sexual immorality RADICAL LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  16. Protecting Your Marriage 1 If a man marries a woman who becomes displeasing to him because he finds something indecent about her, and he writes her a certificate of divorce, gives it to her and sends her from his house, 2 and if after she leaves his house she becomes the wife of another man, 3 and her second husband dislikes her and writes her a certificate of divorce, gives it to her and sends her from his house, or if he dies, 4 then her first husband, who divorced her, is not allowed to marry her again after she has been defiled. That would be detestable in the eyes of the LORD. Do not bring sin upon the land the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance. Deuteronomy 24:1-4 • The Lord Permits Divorce • - in cases of sexual immorality RADICAL LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  17. Protecting Your Marriage 1 If a man marries a woman who becomes displeasing to him because he finds something indecent about her, and he writes her a certificate of divorce, gives it to her and sends her from his house, 2 and if after she leaves his house she becomes the wife of another man, 3 and her second husband dislikes her and writes her a certificate of divorce, gives it to her and sends her from his house, or if he dies, 4 then her first husband, who divorced her, is not allowed to marry her again after she has been defiled. That would be detestable in the eyes of the LORD. Do not bring sin upon the land the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance. Deuteronomy 24:1-4 • The Lord Permits Divorce • - in cases of sexual immorality RADICAL LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  18. Protecting Your Marriage • The Lord Permits Divorce • - in cases of sexual immorality 3 Some Pharisees came to him to test him. They asked, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any and every reason?”Matthew 19:3 RADICAL LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  19. Protecting Your Marriage • The Lord Permits Divorce • - in cases of sexual immorality 4 “Haven’t you read,” he replied, “that at the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ 5 and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’? 6 So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.”  7 “Why then,” they asked, “did Moses command that a man give his wife a certificate of divorce and send her away?” 8 Jesus replied, “Moses permitted you to divorce your wives because your hearts were hard. But it was not this way from the beginning. 9 I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, and marries another woman commits adultery." Matthew 19:4-9 RADICAL LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  20. Protecting Your Marriage • The Lord Permits Divorce • - in cases of sexual immorality 4 “Haven’t you read,” he replied, “that at the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ 5 and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’? 6 So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.”  7 “Why then,” they asked, “did Moses command that a man give his wife a certificate of divorce and send her away?” 8 Jesus replied, “Moses permitted you to divorce your wives because your hearts were hard. But it was not this way from the beginning. 9 I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, and marries another woman commits adultery." Matthew 19:4-9 RADICAL LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  21. Protecting Your Marriage • The Lord Permits Divorce • - in cases of sexual immorality • - in cases of desertion 13 And if a woman has a husband who is not a believer and he is willing to live with her, she must not divorce him. 14 For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified through his wife, and the unbelieving wife has been sanctified through her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but as it is, they are holy. 15 But if the unbeliever leaves, let him do so. A believing man or woman is not bound in such circumstances; God has called us to live in peace. 1 Corinthians 7:13-15 RADICAL LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  22. Protecting Your Marriage • The Lord Permits Divorce • - in cases of sexual immorality • - in cases of desertion 13 And if a woman has a husband who is not a believer and he is willing to live with her, she must not divorce him. 14 For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified through his wife, and the unbelieving wife has been sanctified through her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but as it is, they are holy. 15 But if the unbeliever leaves, let him do so. A believing man or woman is not bound in such circumstances; God has called us to live in peace. 1 Corinthians 7:13-15 RADICAL LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  23. Protecting Your Marriage • Remarriage is possible 19 Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. Matthew 1:19 RADICAL LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  24. Protecting Your Marriage • Remarriage is possible 15 But if the unbeliever leaves, let him do so. A believing man or woman is not bound in such circumstances; God has called us to live in peace. 1 Corinthians 7:15 RADICAL LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  25. Protecting Your Marriage • Remarriage is possible 15 But if the unbeliever leaves, let him do so. A believing man or woman is not bound in such circumstances; God has called us to live in peace. 1 Corinthians 7:15 RADICAL LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  26. Protecting Your Marriage • Remarriage is possible 15 But if the unbeliever leaves, let him do so. A believing man or woman is not bound in such circumstances; God has called us to live in peace. 16 How do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband? Or, how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife? 1 Corinthians 7:15-16 RADICAL LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  27. Protecting Your Marriage Get Help! RADICAL LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  28. Protecting Your Marriage Get Help! • Do you struggle to find something to do or talk about when you and your wife are out or alone together? • Does everything you do nowadays seem to lead to an argument? • Are you often happier when you are away from home, either at work, on a business trip or out with someone? RADICAL LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  29. Protecting Your Marriage Get Help! • Do you feel like it’s impossible to please your wife no matter what you do? • Are you to the point where your wife can’t do anything right? Does, everything they do get under your skin? • Do you ever find yourself wanting to do just the opposite of what your spouse wants you to do, just to spite her? RADICAL LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  30. Protecting Your Marriage Get Help! • Does your wife ever shudder at the idea of sex with you? • Are you having an affair or thinking about having an affair? • Have you or your wife ever mentioned to each other the thought of divorce? Have you ever mentioned it to anyone else? RADICAL LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  31. Protecting Your Marriage Get Help! Living in Adultery? Stop it Now! 4 Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral. Hebrews 13:4 RADICAL LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  32. Protecting Your Marriage Get Help! Living in Adultery? Stop it Now! 4 Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral. Hebrews 13:4 More than 8 out of 10 RADICAL LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  33. Protecting Your Marriage Get Help! Living in Adultery? Stop it Now! 4 Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral. Hebrews 13:4 More than 45% RADICAL LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  34. Protecting Your Marriage Get Help! Living in Adultery? Stop it Now! 4 Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral. Hebrews 13:4 50% RADICAL LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  35. Protecting Your Marriage Get Help! Living in Adultery? Stop it Now! 4 Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral. Hebrews 13:4 12% RADICAL LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  36. Protecting Your Marriage Get Help! Living in Adultery? Stop it Now! Make a Fresh Commitment to Your Spouse & Your Marriage. RADICAL LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  37. Protecting Your Marriage Get Help! Living in Adultery? Stop it Now! Make a Fresh Commitment to Your Spouse & Your Marriage. 10 To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband. 11 But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife. 12 To the rest I say this (I, not the Lord): If any brother has a wife who is not a believer and she is willing to live with him, he must not divorce her. 13 And if a woman has a husband who is not a believer and he is willing to live with her, she must not divorce him.1 Corinthians 7:10-13 RADICAL LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  38. Protecting Your Marriage Get Help! Living in Adultery? Stop it Now! Make a Fresh Commitment to Your Spouse & Your Marriage. 27 Are you married? Do not seek a divorce. 1 Corinthians 7:27 RADICAL LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  39. Protecting Your Marriage Get Help! Living in Adultery? Stop it Now! Make a Fresh Commitment to Your Spouse & Your Marriage. 24 Brothers, each man, as responsible to God, should remain in the situation God called him to. 1 Corinthians 13:24 RADICAL LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  40. Protecting Your Marriage • Why stay and work it out? • It is Gods perfect and preferred plan for you to remain married. • It is the best path for your continued spiritual growth. • It enhances our testimony of Jesus Christ before the world. • It produces more secure, stable, and balanced children. RADICAL LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  41. Protecting Your Marriage Get Help! Living in Adultery? Stop it Now! Make a Fresh Commitment to Your Spouse & Your Marriage. RADICAL LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  42. Taking it Home Take inventory of your marriage. Take steps to strengthen your marriage. Sign up for the marriage bloc. Take measures to avoid adultery. Take time to renew your commitment. “for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health. . .till death do us part.” RADICAL LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

  43. RADICAL LIVING Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7

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