Luke 20:38

French (BDS) 2015 (La Bible du Semeur 2015)

Or, Dieu n’est pas le Dieu des morts, mais le Dieu des vivants ; c’est donc bien que, pour lui, les patriarches sont tous les trois vivants.

Que signifie ce verset ?

Jesus is speaking here and says God is not the God of dead people but of living ones, meaning that all those whom He loves are alive to Him, even if they have died physically. This emphasizes God's power over life and death.

Expliqué aux enfants

Imagine your favorite toy seems broken and lost forever. But what if I told you it wasn’t really gone because there’s a magical place where toys live happily ever after? Jesus is saying something similar about people who believe in God; they’re never truly gone, just moved to another special place where God watches over them.

Contexte historique

This verse is from the Gospel of Luke, written around AD 60-80. The audience was primarily Greek-speaking Christians and non-believers living in the Roman Empire. It reflects a conversation between Jesus and religious leaders who questioned His authority and beliefs about resurrection.

Application pour aujourd'hui

Consider a scenario where someone you love passes away. This verse reminds us that even though they're physically gone, God still cares for them as if they were alive, offering comfort to those left behind who believe in Him.

Thèmes

• life and death
• resurrection
• faith
• hope
• salvation
• God's power

Versets liés

• Exodus 3:15
• Matthew 22:32
• John 6:57
• Romans 4:17
• Hebrews 9:14

Questions fréquentes

What is the main message of Luke 20:38?

The main message is that God views all who believe in Him as living, even if they have physically died. This highlights His power over life and death.

How does this verse relate to resurrection beliefs?

This verse supports the belief in resurrection by affirming that those who die are not lost but continue to exist in God’s care, awaiting a future bodily resurrection.

Who was Jesus addressing with this statement?

Jesus was addressing religious leaders who questioned His authority and beliefs about the resurrection of the dead.

How can we apply this verse in our modern lives?

We can find comfort and hope in this verse when facing loss, remembering that those who believe are alive to God even after death, offering a perspective of eternal life.