What does theBible say about divorce?

God hates divorce.

1st centuryJewish perspective

HillelShammai

God’s unchanging perspective

God loves marriageGod hates divorce

Only 2 groundsRemarriage is prohibited (with

exceptions)

Tongues?

Communicating the GospelProphecy

Prayer?

Fasting?

It is expected.It is not noticeable.

It is purposeful.

Kinds of fasts

Normal. Matt. 4:2Partial. Daniel 1:12

Absolute. Esther 4:16Supernatural. Deut. 9:9

Kinds of fasts

Private. Matt. 6:16-18Congregational. Joel 2:15-16

Regular. Leviticus 16:29-31Occasional. Matt. 9:15

10 reasons

To strengthen prayerTo seek guidance

To express griefTo seek deliverance/protection

To express repentance

10 reasons

To humble ourselvesTo express concern for work

To meet others’ needsTo overcome temptation

To express devotion