But from the beginning of creation, ‘God made them male and female.’ ‘Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate.

Mark 10:1-12

But from the beginning of creation, ‘God made them male and female.’ ‘Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate. Mark 10:6-9

I continue my study of Mark, leaning on the Christ-Centered Exposition commentary series volume for Mark.  Today, my focus is a commentary-assisted review of Mark 10:1-12.  Excerpts from the fourth and fifth section - titled "The Teaching of Paul on Divorce (1 Corinthians 7)" and "A Summation of Evangelical Positions on Divorce and Remarriage (After Sexually Consummated Marriage)" - from the commentary provided for this text:

• "In 1 Corinthians 7:10-11, Paul says that a husband and a wife who are both Christians are not to divorce, but if they do, they are not to remarry. In verses 12-16, Paul addresses the problem of a saved spouse who is married to an unsaved spouse. If the unsaved party departs, the saved party is “not bound” in such cases. “Not bound” can mean: (1) free to divorce, (2) free to divorce and remarry, or (3) free to separate but not allowed to divorce and remarry." 
• "As a result of the above survey, several biblical positions on the subject of divorce are possible today: (1) Divorce is never permitted for any reason. (2) Divorce is permitted for adultery only, but remarriage is not allowed. (3) Divorce is permitted for adultery and desertion of an unbelieving spouse, but remarriage is not permitted. (4) Divorce is permitted for adultery or desertion of an unbelieving spouse, and remarriage to a believer is granted to the innocent party. (Those who believe the Bible allows for remarriage do so on the grounds of the exception clause in Matthew and the logic that if God grants divorce to the innocent party, by His grace He would also grant permission to remarry.) (5) Divorce is permitted in the case of an incestuous marriage. (6) Divorce is permitted in the case of the divorce taking place prior to one’s conversion and there is no possibility (2 Corinthians 5:17 as the basis for this position)."

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My Prayer: Father God, You are an awesome God who loves, saves and guides.  You are the source of all wisdom that is good, perfect, and righteous.  Thank You for my salvation, for my marriage, and for Your Word.  I am not deserving of such blessings nor my salvation.  My sin is great and it continues...daily.  Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You.  Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me.  Help me grow in my faith.  Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength.  Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo.  Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior.  Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin.  Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others.  Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.