Jesus never spoke idle words. Even His most challenging statements carry eternal weight and divine authority. In What Did Jesus Mean?, Dr. Michael Youssef confronts the difficult teachings of Christ with boldness and clarity—declaring not personal opinion, but the inerrant truth of God’s Word. From Jesus’ claim to bring a sword rather than peace, to His uncompromising standard for marriage and divorce, this series calls believers to stop reshaping Scripture to fit culture—and start submitting to the lordship of Christ. Each message urges repentance, affirms the divinity of Jesus, and reminds us that true peace comes only through full surrender to Him.

In this powerful conclusion to the series, Dr. Michael Youssef addresses one of Jesus’ most sobering teachings—on marriage, divorce, and the hardness of the human heart. Drawing from Matthew 19, Dr. Youssef refuses to water down the words of Christ or cater to cultural compromise. Instead, he upholds the authority of Scripture, declaring that marriage is a holy covenant ordained by God, not a contract of convenience. While Jesus permits divorce only in cases of persistent, unrepentant unfaithfulness, He never commands it. God’s design is lifelong union—and His heart is for healing and restoration. This episode calls every believer to repentance, to intercession, and to unwavering obedience to the Lordship of Christ.