Daily Gospel Exegesis Saturday of Week 33 in Ordinary Time - Luke 20: 27-40
Nov 21, 2025
Dive into a thought-provoking discussion about life after death as Jesus responds to the Sadducees' challenge regarding marriage in the resurrection. Discover the unique beliefs of the Sadducees and their aristocratic role in Jerusalem. Unpack the profound implications of Jesus’ teaching that in the resurrection, earthly bonds like marriage are transformed. Explore biblical connections, including God's declaration to Moses, illustrating that all live to God, plus reflections on spiritual beings like angels. This conversation bridges theology with everyday life.
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Who The Sadducees Were
- The Sadducees were a wealthy, temple-associated Jewish aristocracy who rejected resurrection and accepted only the Torah.
- Their denial of resurrection shaped their theology and motivated trap questions aimed at Jesus.
The Seven Brothers Trap
- The Sadducees present a hypothetical: a woman married in turn to seven brothers, all dying childless, then she dies as well.
- They ask, at the resurrection which brother will she be wife to, aiming to expose a supposed absurdity.
Marriage Belongs To This Age
- Jesus distinguishes this life from the resurrection age: marriage belongs to this world and its purposes.
- He teaches that those worthy of the resurrection will not marry because death and childbearing needs end.
