Joe: Alright, so what’s going on in Matthew 19?

Bible Expert: Jesus is teaching about marriage and divorce. He says that it’s not lawful for a man to divorce his wife, except for fornication.

Joe: Whoa, whoa, whoa, so if someone cheats on their spouse, they can get a divorce?

Bible Expert: Yes, that’s what Jesus is saying here.

Joe: That seems kinda harsh, don’t you think?

Bible Expert: Well, Jesus is teaching that marriage is a sacred covenant and should be taken seriously.

Joe: Hmm, interesting. What else is going on?

Bible Expert: Well, Jesus is also teaching on the importance of following the commandments. He says that if you want to be perfect, you must keep the commandments.

Joe: So, perfection is based on obeying the commandments?

Bible Expert: That’s right. Jesus is saying that if you want to be perfect, you must keep the commandments.

Joe: Wow, that’s pretty intense. What else?

Bible Expert: Jesus is talking about the rich young ruler. He says that it’s hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.

Joe: Wait, so rich people can’t go to heaven?

Bible Expert: Well, Jesus is saying that it’s hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. He’s not saying it’s impossible, but he’s emphasizing the importance of following God’s commandments.

Joe: Alright, I got it. Anything else in Matthew 19?

Bible Expert: Yes, Jesus talks about how it’s easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. He also talks about how it’s easier for a rich man to give up all his possessions than it is to enter the kingdom of heaven.