What lessons on trust in God can we draw from Matthew 22:27? Setting the scene Matthew 22:23–33 records the Sadducees’ attempt to trap Jesus with a hypothetical case about a woman who successively marries seven brothers. Verse 27 concludes the scenario: “And last of all, the woman died.” (Matthew 22:27) Why focus on this brief line? It marks the end of human effort and the limit of earthly hope—precisely where trust in God must begin. Key observations • Death visits every actor in the story—seven brothers and, finally, the woman. • The Sadducees denied the resurrection (Acts 23:8), so their question is rooted in unbelief, not curiosity. • Jesus will answer by affirming both the Scriptures and God’s power (Matthew 22:29). Lessons on trusting God • Trust beyond life’s limits – The verse reminds us that every earthly support system ends. Our security must rest in the God “who raises the dead” (2 Corinthians 1:9). • God’s wisdom surpasses every human dilemma – The Sadducees craft an impossible legal puzzle; Jesus effortlessly resolves it (Matthew 22:30–32). We can trust His wisdom when our situations look unsolvable. • The One who knows every individual story – Even when life feels tangled, “the LORD knows those who are His” (2 Timothy 2:19). The woman is not lost in the crowd of seven husbands; neither are we. • Death is not the last word – Jesus cites Exodus 3:6 to prove God “is not the God of the dead, but of the living” (Matthew 22:32). Trust rests on His promise of resurrection (John 11:25). • Scripture is the firm foundation – “You are mistaken, because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God.” (Matthew 22:29) Confidence in God grows as we know His Word. • God’s covenant faithfulness endures – He calls Himself the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—patriarchs long dead physically yet alive to Him. The same covenant-keeping God guards us today (Hebrews 13:8). Supporting Scriptures • Psalm 16:10—God will not abandon His holy one to the grave. • Isaiah 25:8—He will swallow up death forever. • 2 Corinthians 5:1—We have a building from God, eternal in the heavens. • 1 Thessalonians 4:14—Jesus died and rose again; God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep. Putting it into practice • Anchor your hope daily in specific resurrection promises (e.g., John 11:25). • When faced with complex problems, consciously hand them to the Lord whose wisdom no scenario can entrap. • Let Scripture, not circumstance, define reality; schedule regular time to read, memorize, and meditate on God’s Word. |
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