1. They are children of the resurrection (27-40)

Sadducees only followed the five books of Moses and denied the resurrection. In this way, they justified their hedonistic lifestyle. Using Moses' teaching and a morbid, exaggerated story, they 'proved' that resurrection as they understood it was not feasible. Jesus corrected them; the age to come is not like this age. Those considered worthy of resurrection will not marry but be brothers and sisters-children of God. They will never die but be like the angels. Even Moses taught this: God is the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Present tense. They are alive in God-God is not the God of the dead, but of the living. To him, all are alive.

2. David called the Messiah his Lord (41-44)

No one dared to ask any more questions, so, finally, Jesus could ask one. Because his people had a poor understanding of the Scriptures, they believed the Messiah was merely a human descendent of David and had difficulty accepting Jesus. By asking questions, Jesus revealed that even David called the Messiah Lord; Jesus is more than another human leader or teacher. He is the Messiah, the Lord, our King and Master.


Application: Father, thank you for adopting me into your family through Jesus and giving a living hope and eternal inheritance. Help me honor Jesus as Lord.
One Word: Our God is the living God[GB3]