JESUS CORRECTS THOSE WHO DENY THE RESURRECTION
The Sadducees, who denied the resurrection and only accepted the five books of Moses, came to Jesus presenting a question that they thought would make the idea of the resurrection seem ridiculous. However, Christ’s response made their question seem ridiculous instead. After dismissing their multiple wives premise in only a few words, He used the burning bush story from the book of Exodus (one of the few books they accepted) to show them proof of the resurrection; namely, that God identified Himself as the “God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.” Jesus demolished their anti-resurrection argument and left them silent.
But Jesus wasn’t finished. He backed up His words with action, becoming the firstborn from among the dead and guaranteeing the resurrection of all those who believe when He was raised on the third day. “He is risen just as He said” (Matt. 28:6).
The resurrection of Jesus is the most profound fact in history and the foundation of Christianity. Christ is alive and those who place their faith in Him have been made alive with Him.
PRAYER: Dear Lord, thank you for Your amazing grace and mercy, that You would defeat sin, death and the grave for us. You have replaced our fear and dread of death with hope and eternal life. We worship You with all of our heart this day! In Jesus’ name, amen.