05 31 Luke 16.16-18 Jesus bridges a discussion with the disciples about being a good steward of resources entrusted by God and a story about a rich man and Lazarus with a discussion about the Law and divorce. Jesus illustrates the hypocrisy of the religious leaders with these few verses. While there is much debate surround the issue of divorce, Jesus’ teachings are clear. While divorce was permitted under the Law, it is not desired. In Matthew, Jesus states that it was not so from the beginning. The truth of the matter is that where divorce has occurred, even remarriage there is forgiveness based on His grace. His grace though is not a loophole to permit divorce. Strict regulations were set up around it to ensure that Israel didn’t become like the other nations around them where divorce was rampant for any and all reasons.