Luke·Chapter 20

How to Apply

Take a moment this week to reflect on your relationships. Consider what they mean to you and how they shape your life. Maybe reach out to someone important in your life – a family member, friend, or partner – just to connect and share what you appreciate about them. Also, think about how your relationships can reflect deeper values beyond just the surface. How can you show love and kindness in a way that honors the eternal aspect of your connections?

Chapter Context

This verse fits into a larger conversation where Jesus is responding to tricky questions about life after death. Leading up to this moment, the religious leaders are trying to trip Him up with questions about resurrection and marriage in the afterlife. They present a hypothetical scenario to make Him look foolish, but instead, Jesus uses this opportunity to teach them something profound. By stating that people marry in this age, He’s setting the stage to reveal that the next life is different – it’s not bound by the same rules we know now. This moment is pivotal because it shifts the focus from earthly traditions to eternal truths, highlighting the bigger picture of life and relationships beyond what we see.

Key Biblical Words (Word Study)

• and - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".
• jesus - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".
• said - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".
• them - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".
• sons - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".
• this - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".
• age - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".
• marry - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".
• and - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".
• marriage - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".

Reflection Question

How does understanding that life and relationships are temporary influence the way you approach your relationships today?

Related Verses

• Matthew 22:30 - Jesus explains that in the resurrection, people won't marry, emphasizing a different kind of existence after this life.
• 1 Corinthians 15:52 - Talks about the transformation that happens at resurrection, showing how life after death is fundamentally different.
• Isaiah 65:17 - Written 700 years before Jesus, it prophesies a new creation where former things won’t be remembered, hinting at the radical change in the afterlife.

Personal Prayer

Lord, thank You for the truth found in Luke 20:34. Help me to take the insights from this scripture and apply them to my heart today.Amen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Main Themes

Authority of Jesus, Rejection of Prophets, Religious Hypocrisy, Consequences of Rebellion, God's Judgment, Parables as Teaching, Public Perception

Key Verses

Luke 20:2, Luke 20:9, Luke 20:16, Luke 20:17, Luke 20:19

Historical Context

Luke 20 is situated in the latter part of Jesus' ministry, during His final week in Jerusalem before the crucifixion. This chapter is crucial as it highlights the escalating conflict between Jesus and the Jewish religious authorities, who feel threatened by His growing influence among the people. The questioning of Jesus' authority reflects a broader theme in the Gospel of Luke regarding the true nature of authority and the recognition of Jesus as the Messiah. The parable of the wicked tenants serves not only as an indictment of Israel's leaders but also as a prophecy of the rejection that Jesus Himself would face.