Sunday, January 28, 2007

Mt 18:23-19:12

  • v23: therefore -> 70x7 times;
  • vv23-35: we all are endebted and have been forgiven; therefore we shall forgive those who are endebted to us (v33);
  • v35: forgive from heart.
  • 19:4: when answering questions about divorcce, Jesus begain with the creation of Adam and Eve; he stressed that they are 'one flesh' (v5), and therefore shall not be separated by men (v6).
  • vv7-8: the Pharisees countered with Moses' command, Jesus replied that's because men's heart were hard (v8). But that's not the way from the beginning, he added (v9).
  • vv10-12: better not married? Jesus' answer implied 'yes', but that's not what everyone can accept (v11). It's a gift from God to some (v11). He even called upon those who can accept to accept it (v12).

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