Matthew 22:28
The Sadducees thought themselves quite brilliant to invent this line of reasoning. Of course, it was not brilliant at all, being based upon a false assumption. This assumption was that persons are married in heaven. However, that this is an assumption is made obvious by the fact that Scripture nowhere specifically states that matrimony continues after death, but only that it ends with death.
Therefore, because of their acceptance of an assumption as the truth, they had set themselves up for quite a failure. They thought they were putting a hard question to Jesus, one that would put him into a corner and force him to answer in a certain way. Instead, they gave him the opportunity to show the untenable nature of their doctrines.
Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 11:1-13:18
Scripture Memory: James 2:2 “For if their come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment;”
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for this glorious day! You have given us so much to be thankful for. We have a whole myriad of blessings, and today we are most thankful for our fathers. They are so important to us, and we want to make them proud. May we never forget all of the blessings that we have through these dedicated men. Help me to be the kind of father and husband that I should be. You alone have the tools to make us all that we should be for You. You can help us to be the fathers that will make a difference to the next generation. Thank You for working, not only in my life, but in the life of my father and grandfather. Thank You for putting Christ into our path and making us more than we would have been without him. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Requests: Pray for a woman who will be getting some test results tomorrow. Pray for a woman recovering from a nasty fall. Pray for a woman recovering from a c-section.
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