Question about the Resurrection (Mark 12:18–27)
What's Happening
The Sadducees, who do not believe in the resurrection, present a hypothetical scenario to Jesus about a woman who marries seven brothers in succession, each one dying without leaving children. They ask, in the resurrection, whose wife she will be.
This question is meant to ridicule the concept of resurrection, which the Sadducees reject.
Jesus' Response
Jesus rebukes them for not understanding the Scriptures or the power of God.
He explains that in the resurrection, people neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like the angels in heaven.
He also points out that God identifies Himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—implying that He is the God of the living, not the dead.
Truths Jesus Teaches
Nature of the Resurrection: Jesus clarifies that the resurrection life is different from earthly life, with relationships transformed in a way that transcends earthly institutions like marriage.
Affirmation of the Resurrection: Jesus affirms the reality of the resurrection by demonstrating that God’s covenant with the patriarchs implies that they are alive with God, thus affirming life after death.
Summary
In these encounters, Jesus teaches profound truths about the nature of the afterlife, and the resurrection. He also highlights the importance of understanding both Scripture and God's power, emphasizing that earthly life is not the ultimate reality.
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