What Did Jesus Teach about Divorce? (Mark 10:1-12)

In Mark 10:1-12 Jesus answers some difficult questions about divorce and remarriage. Understanding the Jewish context unlocks the mystery for married couples in every generation. The Jewish law permitted divorce (Deuteronomy 24), but the Pharisees tried to trap Jesus by asking him to clarify the boundaries. They wanted to force his interpretation of a passage that they themselves clearly misunderstood.