Matthew 19

Thought on This Chapter

MT 19:13 Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.

MT 19:14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

MT 19:15 And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.

Trying to stop the children from coming to Jesus is a wicked thing. The disciples did not want the children to come to Jesus. But Jesus said, "forbid them not, to come unto me: for such is the kingdom of heaven." The disciples did not hate children. I think they thought that the children were too young to understand and that the teachings of Jesus was for the adults. Or they might have thought that it was a waste of Jesus' time. Or that His time would be better spent with them. What ever their reason was, they were wrong. Jesus tells them to let them come. Jesus loves little children to.

Jesus uses the word suffer in verse 14. If you have ever been involved in a children's ministry, you understand that statement. Not that it is a horrible experience, far from it. Being involved in a children's ministry is a blessing. It is a privilege. But if you are going to be involved in a children's ministry, you are going to have to put up with some things.

Children get out of hand from time to time. They don't always behave like you want them to. Some kids are dirty and smell terrible. They will try your patience. But it does not matter, you are to bring them to Jesus anyway.

There is one place in every church that can use more workers and that is the children's ministry. Put up with some things, roll up your sleeves and get busy. It is a sad thing to me when a church is not going out trying to bring in bus kids. Something is wrong with a church like that.

Thought On This Chapter

MT 19:4 And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female,

MT 19:5 And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?

MT 19:6 Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.

God created man and woman. He created them to join together in marriage. A man is to leave his parents and join to his wife and they are to be one flesh. No my money your money. They are not to be divided. Instead they are to be one. Two people joined together to pull one load. They are to help each other, care for each other, and love each other as if the other person is actually a part of them. A man's wife is to be more important to him than his family, his job, or anything else (except God). Two people who are joined like they are sup post to be, hurt when the other one hurts, is sad when the other one is sad. If you enter into the other's hurts, then you would never want to hurt the other because you would be hurting yourself.

One of the problems is that people marry out of selfishness. To them it is all about what I can get, my needs, my feelings and so on. That is not what marriage is about. It is about joining with someone else for life to honor them and help them and cherish them. I hope you understand this statement. Marriage is more about your partner than about you!

Marriage is a God instituted, God ordained, institution. And those entering into marriage need to realize that God had joined them together, therefore they are to stay together. God's way is until death do you part.

And of course marriage is only between a man and a woman. Anything else is unnatural, unholy, ungodly, and in rebellion to God's clear instructions.

King James Bible Main Index:

Matthew 19 [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] [22] [23] [24] [25] [26] [27] [28]

MT 19:1 And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judaea beyond Jordan;

MT 19:2 And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there.

MT 19:3 The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?

MT 19:4 And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female,

MT 19:5 And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?

MT 19:6 Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.

MT 19:7 They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away?

MT 19:8 He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so.

MT 19:9 And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery.

MT 19:10 His disciples say unto him, If the case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marry.

MT 19:11 But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given.

MT 19:12 For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.

MT 19:13 Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.

MT 19:14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

MT 19:15 And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.

MT 19:16 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?

MT 19:17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.

MT 19:18 He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,

MT 19:19 Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

MT 19:20 The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?

MT 19:21 Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.

MT 19:22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.

MT 19:23 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.

MT 19:24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

MT 19:25 When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?

MT 19:26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

MT 19:27 Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?

MT 19:28 And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

MT 19:29 And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.

MT 19:30 But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.

Outline of Matthew Chapter 19

New division in book: Ministry near Judaea

I. Healing multitudes in Judea
II. Question on divorce
A. Pharisees ask question for wrong reason
B. Jesus answers that, "they twain shall be one flesh." and what God has joined let not man put asunder
C. The Pharisees bring up Moses' commandment about writing a divorcement
D. Jesus says it was given because of the hardness of their hearts
E. Jesus gives only one reason for divorce - fornication
III. Children blessed by Jesus
A. Children are brought to Jesus
1. So He could put His hands on them
2. So He could pray for them
B. The disciples rebuked them
C. Jesus told the disciples to forbid them not and tells them to let them come for such is the kingdom of heaven
D. Jesus lays His hands on them and then departs
IV. Rich young ruler
1. He asks Jesus how to be saved
2. Jesus tells him to keep the commandments
3. He knows that he is still short something
4. Jesus tells him to sell what he has and follow him
5. He went away sorrowful because he had great possessions
V. Peril of riches
1. It is very hard for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
2. But with God all things are possible
VI. Rewards for following Jesus
1. Shall receive an hundredfold
2. Shall inherit everlasting life
3. The last shall be first

Once again the Pharisees try to trap Jesus with the law. This time they bring up divorce. If Jesus answered no it is not lawful to put away a wife for any reason, then they would bring up the law of Moses. Thereby trapping Jesus in teaching something against the law. If Jesus said yes, they could bring up situations where it would clearly be wrong.

Jesus silenced them with the fact that Moses gave that instruction because of the hardness of their hearts. Jesus also goes on to tell them that divorce is only ok in cases of fornication.

The rich young ruler did not get saved because of his money. He trusted in and loved his money more than he trusted in and loved Jesus.

You might have to forsake houses or your family to follow Jesus, but Jesus tells us that we will receive a hundred fold for it in the end. Whatever we go thru for Jesus, no matter how bad, it will be worth it in the end.