1 Mark 12 18 27 18 Some Sadducees

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Mark 12: 18 -27 18 Some Sadducees (who say that there is no resurrection) came to Jesus, and began questioning Him, saying, 19"Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies and leaves behind a wife and leaves no child, his brother should marry the wife and raise up children to his brother. 2

20 There were seven brothers; and the first took a wife, and died leaving no children. 21 The second one married her, and died leaving behind no children; and the third likewise; 22 and so all seven left no children. Last of all the woman died also. 3

23 In the resurrection, when they rise again, which one's wife will she be? For all seven had married her. " 24 Jesus said to them, "Is this not the reason you are mistaken, that you do not understand the Scriptures or the power of God? 4

25 For when they rise from the dead, they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven. 26 But regarding the fact that the dead rise again, have you not read in the book of Moses, in the passage about the burning bush. . . 5

. . . how God spoke to him, saying, 'I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob'? 27 He is not the God of the dead, but of the living; you are greatly mistaken. " 6

Job 19 25"As for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last He will take His stand on the earth. 26"Even after my skin is destroyed, yet from my flesh I shall see God” 7

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You do not Understand 9

Jesus is revealed as the One Who knows what man cannot 10

We must have the right attitude if we want to know God’s truth & His power in our lives 11

John 7: 17 17 If anyone is willing to do His will, he will know of the teaching, whether it is of God or whether I speak from Myself. 12

7 Reasons we might be blind to God’s Truth 13

Preconceived ideas blind us to truth 18 Some Sadducees (who say that there is no resurrection) came to Jesus, and began 14 questioning Him

Doubting Jesus blinds us to truth 18 Some Sadducees. . . came to Jesus, and began questioning Him 15

Wrong motives blind us to truth 18 Some Sadducees. . . came to Jesus, and began questioning[interrogating] Him 16

Ignoring parts of Scripture blinds us to truth 18 Some Sadducees. . . came to Jesus, and began questioning Him, saying 19"Teacher, Moses wrote for us. . . 17

Ignoring parts of Scripture: Job 19 25"As for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last He will take His stand on the earth. 26 Even after my skin is destroyed, Yet from my flesh 18 I shall see God"

Leverite Marriage (Deuteronomy 25: 5 -10) 19"Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies and leaves behind a wife and leaves no child, his brother should marry the wife and raise up children to his brother. 19

20 There were seven brothers; & the st 1 took a wife, & died leaving no children. 21 The nd 2 one married her, & died leaving behind no children; & the 22 and rd 3 likewise; so all seven left no children. Last of all the woman died also. 20

Using Scripture to Justify ourselves blinds us to truth 23 In the resurrection, when they rise again, which one's wife will she be? For all seven had married her. " 21

Not understanding Scripture blinds us to truth 24 Jesus said to them, "Is this not the reason you are mistaken, that you do not understand 22 the Scriptures

We are blinded to truth when we do not understand: Doctrines of Scripture the correct Interpretation of Passages of Scripture 23

Not understanding Doctrines of Scripture blinds us to truth 25 For when they rise from the dead, they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven. 24

Not understanding the Interpretation of Passages of Scripture blinds us to truth 26 But regarding the fact that the dead rise again, have you not read in the book of Moses, in the passage about the burning bush. . . 25

Not Understanding God’s Power blinds us to truth 24 Jesus said to them, "Is this not the reason you are mistaken, that you do not understand. . . the power of God? 26

We are blinded to truth when we do not understand God’s Power to: Speak through Scripture reveal His Nature through Scripture reveal His Relationship to you through Scripture 27

Not Understanding God’s Power to Speak through Scripture 26. . . in the passage about the burning bush, how God spoke to him, saying. . . 28

Not Understanding God’s Power to reveal His Relationship to you through Scripture 26. . . in the passage. . . God spoke. . . saying 'I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, . and the God of Jacob'? . 29

Not Understanding God’s Power to reveal His Nature through Scripture 27 He is not the God of the dead, but of the living 30

Reasons we are blind to God’s Truth 1. Reading Preconceived Ideas into Scripture 2. Approaching Scripture with the wrong motives 3. Doubting Jesus 4. Ignoring parts of Scripture 5. Attempting to Justify ourselves by Scripture 6. Not understanding Scripture 7. Not Understanding God’s Power 31

A Parting Challenge: Today, will YOU. . . realize that God’s Word has the TRUTH that you NEED? Today, will YOU. . . purpose to begin spending more time in God’s Word EACH DAY? 32

Parting Scripture to prayerfully meditate on. . . Mark 12: 27. . . He is not the God of the dead, but of the living 33

Have a very blessed Week 34