Jesus answers a tricky question about divorce (Mark 10:2-16)

Jesus answers a tricky question about divorce (Mark 10:2-16) Why did the Pharisees ask Jesus the question on divorce? Jesus answers a tricky question about divorce (Mark 10:2-16) The Pharisees came to test Jesus and asked him, "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?" But why choose the topic of divorce? Here, it's important to focus on the location – borders of Judea, beyond Jordan. The location is the territory of Herod Antipas. Antipas divorced his wife to married Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip. John the Baptist criticized their marriage, which led to his beheading (Mark 6:18-29). 27th Sunday in Ordinary time.
The Pharisees knew that Jesus could get into trouble by condemning divorce. And hence Antipas and Herodias might kill Jesus. The motive of the Pharisees was to get rid of the troublesome presence of Jesus. But Mark has told us that Antipas is aware of Jesus, and he believes that Jesus is John the Baptist raised from the dead.

00:00 Jesus answers a tricky question about divorce
00:09 Why did Pharisees ask Jesus the question on divorce?
01:22 Difference God's testing and Pharisees seeking to test Jesus
02:05 What is the tricky question?
02:27 Understand the context.
03:11 Pharisees misquote from the Bible
03:41 Why does Jesus' response stuns the Pharisees?
04:55 Why did Jesus' response shock the disciples?
05:41 Connection between divorced women and little children?

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[j.dennisolomon.]

Wonderfull reflection dear Fr it's really amazing thoughts