Matthew 19

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¹And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judaea beyond Jordan;

1 sermon on Matthew 19:1

“Now, with that, we read Mt 19:1-9, and that’s where Bro. Branham took the marriage and divorce text.”
Greatest Battle Ever Fought #6Lee Vayle, October 31, 1987

²And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there.

³The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?

2 sermons on Matthew 19:3

“Now, there are beginnings, I say then, in the Book of John, (That is the epistles.) that differ from this beginning as Bro. Branham brought out in “Marriage and Divorce” in Mt 19:3-8.”
Projecting of Love #10Lee Vayle, May 26, 1985
“…?... taught that.”
Events Made Clear by Prophecy # 11Lee Vayle, August 25, 1985

⁴And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female,

1 sermon on Matthew 19:4

“Okay, let’s go now to Mt 19:4.”
Q&A #8 Placing the Male and FemaleLee Vayle, June 21, 1992

⁵And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?

1 sermon on Matthew 19:5

“Now, the Bible says, "For this cause shall a man leave father, mother," [Mt 19:5] but didn't the women would.”
Adoption Part 2Lee Vayle, January 1, 1972

⁶Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.

⁷They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away?

1 sermon on Matthew 19:7

⁸He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so.

4 sermons on Matthew 19:8

“Matthew 19th chapter and the 8th verse.”
From The Beginning It Wasn't SoWilliam Branham, November 25, 1959
“It’s found in the 19th chapter of Matthew and the 8th verse and the last seven words: “But It Wasn’t So From The Beginning.””
But It Wasn't So From The BeginningWilliam Branham, April 11, 1961
“Now, it’s in the beginning.”
Righteousness and UnrighteousnessLee Vayle, July 9, 1971
“Now in the case of Mt 19:8, which was concerning marriage and divorce and remarriage, really divorce and remarriage, Bro. Branham took us back to Adam and Eve and showed that it was the introduction of sexual intercourse that brought about divorce and remarriage.”
Projecting of Love #8Lee Vayle, June 30, 1984

⁹And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery.

1 sermon on Matthew 19:9

“Brother Bill, what is the difference between fornications and adultery, Matthew 19:9?”
Questions And AnswersWilliam Branham, June 28, 1959. Names it 2 times.

¹⁰His disciples say unto him, If the case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marry.

¹¹But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given.

¹²For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother’s womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven’s sake. He that is able to receive it , let him receive it.

1 sermon on Matthew 19:12

“The fact that they have not defiled themselves with women shows that they are eunuchs (Matthew 19:12).”
An Exposition Of The Seven Church AgesWilliam Branham

¹³Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.

¹⁴But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

¹⁵And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.

¹⁶And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?

3 sermons on Matthew 19:16

“I want to read this morning from Saint Matthew’s Gospel, the 19th chapter, beginning with the 16th verse, for just a little text, to draw from here, if the Holy Spirit will, a context.”
InvestmentsWilliam Branham, January 26, 1963
“Okay, we'll just quickly go back to Matthew 19:16-17, and we're going to find something that Jesus Himself said here.”
Thoughts on the Godhead #2Lee Vayle, May 3, 1986

¹⁷And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is , God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.

5 sermons on Matthew 19:17

“And in Matthew 19:17”
Faith Series #5 (God is a Good God)Lee Vayle, October 21, 1965
“For He Himself said, "Why callest Me good, there is none good but God. " [Mt 19:17a]”
The Holy Spirit Baptism and RestorationLee Vayle, June 28, 1970
“All right, now listen, in Mt 19:17, they came and said,”
Thanksgiving 1989 #1Lee Vayle, November 19, 1989
“You would have to have the complete perspective of God and the entire integration of the understanding of Scripture which we have at the end time right today.”
Does God Ever Change His Mind # 4Lee Vayle, November 10, 1991
“Matthew 19:17 says, "There is none good but one, and that is God."”
ElectionLee Vayle, 1967

¹⁸He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,

1 sermon on Matthew 19:18

“In Saint Matthew 19:18, it said this…I mean Saint Matthew 28:18 it is.”
The Fundamental Foundation For FaithWilliam Branham, January 13, 1955

¹⁹Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

²⁰The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?

²¹Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.

1 sermon on Matthew 19:21

“He had a choice.”
Questions & Answers #2 4085Lee Vayle, December 8, 1985

²²But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.

²³Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.

2 sermons on Matthew 19:23

“Now these seem like very rich people.”
Spoken Word is Original Seed BK2 #6Lee Vayle, June 13, 1993

²⁴And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

²⁵When his disciples heard it , they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?

²⁶But Jesus beheld them , and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

²⁷Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?

1 sermon on Matthew 19:27

“Compare this with Matthew 19:27, 28”
Why He is Here #6Lee Vayle, November 7, 1982

²⁸And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

4 sermons on Matthew 19:28

“But you that’s writing down, if you want to know they were redeemed men, take Matthew 19:28, all right, 19:28, Matthew, Revelation 3:21, then get those, Revelation 20:4, Revelation 2:10, First Peter 5:2 and 4, Second Timothy 4:8.”
Revelation, Chapter FourWilliam Branham, January 1, 1961
“Jesus used the same word in Matthew 19:28; now, not 28:19.”
The Future Home Of The Heavenly Bridegroom And The Earthly BrideWilliam Branham, August 2, 1964
“Let's just look It out, Matthew 19:28”
Life Without CeasingLee Vayle, May 23, 1973
“Jesus used the same word in Matthew 19:28—now, not 28:19… (28:19 is ‘be baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ’; this is 19:28.)”
Future Home #4Lee Vayle, May 8, 1988

²⁹And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name’s sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.

3 sermons on Matthew 19:29

“God will give you a hundredfold in this life and life everlasting.”
Principle of Faith # 2Lee Vayle, January 17, 1966
“In other words, he’ll glorify.”
Faith Series #9 God is a Good GodLee Vayle, 1966
“In other words you’re glorified, you see.”
God Is a Good God_1966Lee Vayle, 1966

³⁰But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.

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