What Jesus Did! 'Moses' — Mark 10:3-4

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Jesus answered [the Pharisees] with a question: "What did Moses say in the law about divorce?"

"Well, he permitted it," they replied. "He said a man can give his wife a written notice of divorce and send her away."

— Mark 10:3-4 NLT

Key Thought

In this Scripture, the Pharisees were able to correctly tell Jesus what Moses said about divorce. In the subsequent verses, [1] Jesus confronted the Pharisees with the truth revealed in their question; they were missing God's central principle about marriage. It is easy to quote Scripture; living God's truth revealed in that Scripture is much more challenging! Let's not seek just to know the Scriptures, but let's also commit to know the heart and will of God who lies behind the Scriptures.

[1] Mark 10:5-9.

Today's Prayer

O God, teach me your way, instruct me in your will, and lead me so that I will walk with you each day. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings

  • Mark 6:6-7
  • John 5:38-39
  • 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

1 Related Resource by Heartlight

Hardheartedness
Devo: What Jesus Did!
""Well, [Moses] permitted it," [the Pharisees] replied. "He said a man can give his wife a written notice of divorce and send her away." But Jesus..."

Illustration

Illustration of Mark 10:3-4 NLT — "He said a man can give his wife a written notice of divorce and send her away."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'Be Glad in God's Presence' (Ps. 68:2)
"Let the godly rejoice. Let them be glad in God's presence. Let them be filled with joy."
Spiritual Warfare
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
'Come to Him in Humility' (Ja. 4:8-10)
"Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the....."
Daily Wisdom
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
Isaiah 55:8-9
"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. As the heavens are higher than the..."
A Year with Jesus
A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.
'Freedom and Forgiveness'
"Dear Believer, The verses you read today are from Paul's sermon in the synagogue in Pisidian Antioch. As a rabbi trained by the respected Gamaliel..."

About This Devotional

What Jesus Did! is a series of one-year devotional guides through each gospel, using one short scripture passage each day and following the Gospel in sequential order. Each devotional consists of a scripture passage and a reflection and a prayer which open up the day's scripture and show how it challenges you to live for Jesus.

What Jesus Did! is written by Phil Ware and is available in book form.

Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

More What Jesus Did!