Luke 20:38

Key Reflection

In Luke 20:38, Jesus draws on a principle from Moses' teachings to argue that the dead are raised. By referencing Exodus 3:6, where Moses speaks to the burning bush and addresses God as "the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob," Jesus asserts that this passage implies the continuity of these patriarchs beyond death. This use of Scripture highlights the belief in the resurrection and the enduring relationship between God and His covenant people, even after physical death. Through this reference, Jesus demonstrates that the concept of resurrection is not a new doctrine but one rooted in the very foundations of the Israelite faith as established by Moses.