BibleProject
How Jesus Responded to the Divorce Debate
Mar 25, 2024
Tim Mackie, Lead Scholar at BibleProject, and Jeannine Brown, a New Testament professor at Bethel University, dive into Jesus' teachings on divorce from the Sermon on the Mount. They explore the historical context of Deuteronomy 24, revealing how Jesus challenges conventional views on divorce. The conversation sheds light on covenant loyalty, ethical implications, and the impact of these teachings on women in first-century society. Ultimately, they emphasize the need for compassion and understanding in navigating modern divorce issues.
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- Jesus emphasizes covenant loyalty over easy divorce, diverging from religious leaders' views on Torah interpretation.
- Jesus protects women from power abuses by promoting stricter divorce views, advocating for covenant loyalty amid complexity.
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