Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Deretter kom noen av saddukeerne til Jesus. Saddukeerne er de som nekter for at det finnes noe liv etter dette livet, og som ikke tror på oppstandelsen. De spurte Jesus: «Mester, Moses har en regel som sier at hvis en mann dør uten å ha fått barn, skal enken etter ham bli gift med mannens bror. Nå var det sju brødre. Den første giftet seg med en kvinne, men døde før de hadde fått noen barn. Så ble hun gift med en annen av brødrene, men heller ikke de fikk noen barn før han døde. Slik gikk det med alle brødrene – de giftet seg med kvinnen, men alle døde barnløse. Til slutt døde også kvinnen. Vi lurer på hvem sin kone hun skal være i Himmelen? For alle sju hadde jo vært gift med henne.»
What Does This Mean?
In this verse from Luke's Gospel, a group of Sadducees comes to Jesus. The Sadducees did not believe in the resurrection of the dead. They came to question Jesus about it.
Explained for Children
Imagine some people who don't believe in ghosts come up to your friend and ask them questions about ghosts. That's kind of like what happened here. Some people who didn’t think anyone could come back to life after dying asked Jesus about coming back to life!
Historical Background
The verse is from the Gospel of Luke, written around 80-110 AD by a doctor and historian named Luke. It was likely written for Gentile Christians living in Rome. The Sadducees were a powerful Jewish group who didn't believe in resurrection.
Living It Out Today
Today, we can see this as a reminder to engage with people even when they disagree with us on important beliefs. Consider having an open conversation with someone about your different views on the afterlife or other significant topics.
The Sadducees were a group who generally did not believe in resurrection, angels, or spirits, focusing instead on the written Law.
Why is this interaction important for understanding early Christianity?
It shows how Jesus interacted with those who held different beliefs and how he engaged with religious debates of his time.
How can Luke 20:27 be used in a Bible study?
This verse can be used to discuss the importance of dialogue, the concept of resurrection, and understanding differing viewpoints within Judaism.
What does this say about Jesus' approach to challenging beliefs?
It shows that Jesus was willing to engage with those who held different views, using these interactions as teaching moments for his followers and others.