Marriage,
Covenant and Faithfulness

Come with an open Bible

Faithfulness throughout the life of a marriage

I recently read a study on biblical divorce and remarriage that prompted me to look more closely at Scripture, and I wanted to share what I’ve been learning. The questions it raised led me to put together this study in my own words, with the biblical passages available for us to examine together.

This is especially for those who have gone through divorce or wondered whether divorce for reasons other than adultery could be biblically permissible. It’s also for those preparing for marriage and those who want to care more faithfully for people facing difficult decisions.

There isn’t one passage that directly addresses every circumstance we encounter. There are, however, substantial passages about covenant responsibilities, abandonment, betrayal, protection, divorce, and remarriage that deserve to be read together. I want us to understand their context, take their instructions seriously, and be honest about where applying them requires further reasoning.

When we talk about marriage, divorce, and remarriage, we’re talking about people’s lives. Some are preparing to make a promise. Some are working through painful conflict. Some have been betrayed, and some are trying to understand whether there’s room for them to begin again. I want us to approach those people with an open Bible, honesty, and care.

I believe marriage is sacred. That conviction makes the way we treat our spouse deeply important. We need to examine both the promises we make and the choices we make after the wedding. We also need to take seriously the passages that challenge our preferred answers.

This study begins with covenant responsibilities, then works through the major passages about divorce, separation, and remarriage. It distinguishes what a passage states, what we infer from it, and where Christians reach different conclusions. It offers a complete reading path, while recognizing that a study cannot decide every person’s circumstances.

All quoted Scripture is from the King James Version. Read each assigned passage in full before reading the lesson. You can work through one lesson at a time on your own or with a group. Nobody needs to share private experiences to participate.