What do you believe about life after death? Most Malaysians
believe that there is an afterlife, but for them it is a future that is entirely uncertain. That is why many non-Christian attempt to accumulate good works in the hope they will secure a bright future, not a bleak one. But in Luke 20:27-44, Jesus wants us to be certain that there is life after death, and he is the ruler of it.
Introduction: Life after death?
Context: A heavyweight showdown
1. Question 1: Is there life after death? (27-40)
a. The Sadducees
b. Levirate marriage (Dt. 25:5-6, Ruth)
c. Marriage in heaven?
Implications
d. God of the living! (Ex. 3:6)
Implications
2. Question 2: How can David’s son be his Lord? (41-44)
a. Son of David: Jesus’ human origin
b. Lord of David: Jesus’ divine origin
c. Jesus’ exaltation & victory
3. Implications
Jesus is…
i. Our true teacher
ii. Our hope of resurrection
iii. Our Lord and Judge
This sermon was preached at St Mary's Cathedral, KL on 3rd February 2019.
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