Luke 20:27-44
But He said to them, “How can they say that the Christ is David’s son? (v. 41) It’s intriguing to me that Jesus raises this question after He has been questioned by both the Pharisees (paying taxes to Caesar) and the Sadducees (the resurrection). After these two questions (and many, many previous questions and challenges) we have the line that …they no longer dared to ask him any question. (v. 40) Jesus has answered well, leaving the Jewish leaders with nothing more to challenge Him. So to top it off, He asks them a question which they cannot answer! A bit of “salt in the wound” from Jesus to these Jewish leaders – it likely increased their anger to Him all the more.
See also: September 17 / Luke 20:27-40; September 20 / Luke 20:41-44
Now that we’ve had the Sadducees’ question about the seven brothers for three consecutive days, I’m guessing we all have it pretty well fixed in our heads that a big difference between the Sadducees and the Pharisees is their view of the resurrection. (Paul will later exploit this difference in his own defense when brought before the council in Acts 23.) But in case you tend to get their positions confused, just remember this old joke: “The Sadducees are the ones that do not believe in the resurrection. That’s why they are sad. You see?” 🙂
Yes, it’s a corny line, but I’d bet you’ll never again get mixed up as to which party is which.
And so John is run off with a chorus of boos, exit, stage left…!!
Love it!