How does Matthew 22:27 connect with Psalm 90:12 about numbering our days? Setting the Scene Matthew 22:27 – “And last of all, the woman died.” Psalm 90:12 – “So teach us to number our days, that we may present a heart of wisdom.” Seeing the Two Verses Side by Side • Matthew 22:27 closes a rapid succession of seven deaths in the Sadducees’ story. • Psalm 90:12 is Moses’ prayer that God would help us grasp how brief and measured our days truly are. When placed together, the abrupt finality in Matthew and the reflective petition in Psalm 90 point to the same reality: life on earth is short, certain to end, and meant to be lived in view of what lies beyond. What Matthew 22:27 Shows Us About Life’s Frailty • Repetition of death (seven brothers, then the woman) drives home mortality’s certainty. • The Sadducees’ scenario might be hypothetical, but each death is stated as fact—no embellishment, no escape. • The verse’s brevity—“last of all, the woman died”—mirrors how quickly life’s story closes. Supporting texts: • Hebrews 9:27 – “it is appointed for men to die once, and after this comes judgment.” • James 4:14 – “You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.” What Psalm 90:12 Calls Us To Remember • “Number our days” implies mindful counting—recognizing each day as limited and valuable. • The goal is “a heart of wisdom,” not fear; wisdom for choices that honor God and invest in eternity. • The wider psalm contrasts God’s eternal nature (“from everlasting to everlasting You are God,” v.2) with man’s fleeting years (“they are soon gone, and we fly away,” v.10). Connecting the Dots 1. Mortality Highlighted – Matthew 22:27 provides a narrative illustration of Psalm 90: “everyone dies,” spelled out seven times. 2. Wisdom Demanded – Psalm 90:12 supplies the response Matthew 22:27 implies: because death is certain, we must live wisely now. 3. Resurrection in View – Jesus goes on (vv. 29-32) to affirm resurrection realities. Numbering our days is not pessimistic; it positions us for eternal hope. 4. Urgency of Stewardship – Repeated deaths in Matthew stress that opportunities end; Psalm 90 urges us to seize each one before they do. Living It Out Today • Start each day acknowledging it is a numbered gift (Psalm 118:24). • Evaluate plans and priorities by eternal outcomes (Matthew 6:19-21). • Speak words that matter—encouragement, testimony, reconciliation—while time remains (Colossians 4:5-6). • Serve faithfully in the local church, understanding earthly ministry echoes into eternity (1 Corinthians 15:58). • Rest in the promise that for those in Christ, death is not the end but the gateway to resurrection life (John 11:25-26). |
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