In this passage, Paul addresses specific issues related to those who are married in the church, including fasting, sexual relations, and divorce and remarriage. This lesson covers Jesus' teaching on marriage, the foundation on which Paul builds. Jesus' teaching shocked his disciples, as it was a radical departure from societal norms. The challenge for us in understanding this (and any other) Biblical topic, is to ensure that all the Scriptures fit together without contradiction. This lesson puts forth the beauty and wisdom of God's plan for marriage.