Luke 20:37

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Pero en cuanto a la pregunta sobre si los muertos resucitarán, incluso Moisés demostró este hecho cuando escribió sobre el arbusto ardiente, cuando llama al Señor como ‘el Dios de Abrahán, el Dios de Isaac, y el Dios de Jacob.’

¿Qué significa esto?

In this verse from Luke, Jesus is explaining to the Sadducees that God's words about being the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob indicate that there will be a resurrection of the dead. Moses demonstrated this at the burning bush.

Explicado para niños

Imagine you have three friends who went on a long trip. Your mom keeps calling them by name, even though they're far away. This means she believes they'll come back one day. Jesus is saying that God's words about Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob show He believes the dead will return too.

Contexto histórico

The verse comes from Luke’s Gospel, written around AD 60 to Greeks. The author, Luke, was a doctor and friend of Paul who aimed at providing a detailed historical account for non-Jewish readers like Theophilus. This passage reflects debates between Jesus and the Sadducees about resurrection.

Aplicación para hoy

Consider when you've lost something valuable and believed it would be found again. In today's world, this verse encourages us to hold onto hope in difficult times, just as God promises life after death for believers like Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Temas

• hope
• resurrection
• faith
• God's promises
• life after death
• biblical figures

Versículos relacionados

• Exodus 3:6
• Matthew 22:31-32
• John 11:25
• Acts 24:15
• Hebrews 11:17

Preguntas frecuentes

Why does Jesus mention the burning bush?

Jesus refers to the burning bush to show that Moses understood God as being the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob even though they had died. This implies a future resurrection.

Who are the Sadducees mentioned in this context?

The Sadducees were one of the Jewish religious groups during Jesus' time who did not believe in the resurrection or angels, making them skeptical about eternal life.

What does it mean that God is called 'the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob?'

This phrase emphasizes the ongoing relationship between God and these patriarchs, suggesting they are alive spiritually, awaiting resurrection, which supports Jesus' argument about eternal life.

How does this verse relate to our belief in resurrection?

The verse reinforces that the concept of resurrection is deeply rooted in scripture, providing a basis for Christian hope and assurance in life after death.