Examination of Sadducee Beliefs and Jesus' Response

The Sadducees did not believe in the resurrection, angels, spirits, or demons, only accepting the first five books of the Bible as Scripture. They posed a question to Jesus about marriage in the afterlife to challenge the idea of resurrection, aiming to trap him. Jesus responded by clarifying that in the resurrection, there is no marriage, and individuals are like angels. He pointed out their lack of understanding of the Scriptures and the power of God, citing God's statement about being the God of the living, not the dead. His response astonished the crowds, highlighting his deep theological insights and wisdom in handling challenging questions.