Pastor Dale took us through Mark 10:1-12 and we looked at a topic that statistically, has likely touched most if not all of us, the divorce of marriage. We may have experienced it personally, through friends, our parents. The passage is one that without context, without biblical literacy, can lead us to the incorrect conclusion. With that in mind, Pastor Dale took us through the passage unpacking:
- The Value of Context
- What was happening in context of the book/letter we read
- What was happening in other places in scripture
- What was happening culturally at the time it was written
We then looked at love and marriage through God's eyes and saw what he intends it to be. The real essence of the passage is that Jesus was insisting that the loose sexual morality and deference to covenants of His day be mended. Those who sought marriage only for pleasure were to be reminded that marriage is also for responsibility. Those who regarded marriage simply as a means of gratifying their physical passions and personal gain were to be reminded it was also a spiritual unity.
Whether you were able to attend in person or not, due to the complex nature of the topic, our experiences, and the passage, you may have questions. If that's you, Pastor Dale welcomed all to reach out to him to set up some time and discuss more. You may reach him by emailing him at dgustafson@calvarylg.com.
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