The Living

When it comes to the afterlife, people hold a variety of beliefs. Some think of heaven as a place where we reunite with loved ones; others imagine reincarnation or a vague spiritual existence. Some believe death is simply the end—nothingness—while many admit, "I don’t know what happens next." Even among Christians, questions about the resurrection or the certainty of eternal life can lead to doubt or confusion.

In Mark 12:18–27, Jesus responds to a challenge from the Sadducees, who denied the resurrection altogether. They tried to trap Him with a complex scenario, but their question only revealed how little they understood the Scriptures they claimed to believe. As Jesus said:

"Is this not the reason you are wrong, because you know neither the Scriptures nor the power of God?" (Mark 12:24, ESV)

Do you understand the power of God revealed in the Scriptures? How does that shape your view of the coming resurrection?