Jesus' words were revolutionary because he put men and women on equal footing. But they are also stringent. In this concluding movement in the house, Jesus told his disciples that the one who departs, if they remarry another, has committed adultery. God put the original couple together. To him, they are still one, so a new marriage is adultery in his sight.

Many have been disillusioned and disappointed by marriage. Through this study of Mark, we will consider how sin broke marriage, but the gospel restored hope. (5 Minutes/1000 Words)