Notes: Nov. 9, 2021
Sadducees, Marriage, & Resurrection
Don't believe in resurrection
Does Jesus believe in resurrection?
Levirate marriage
The woman marries seven brothers, who is she married to in the next life?
They're trying to point out the ridiculousness of marriage. The initial question is about resurrection.
"Neither marry, nor are given in marriage" - gender-specific roles in the process of marriage - therefore, after resurrection, no marriages will happen
Marriages can continue, but only if there is a sealing power that exists beyond the grave.
A marriage has to be properly sealed by the proper authority (ratified by the Holy Spirit of Promise). They also have to keep that covenant their whole lives.
How do I know I've found the 'right one'?
- Attracted to them
- Make you want to be better - the more you can align spiritual habits, the better
- Be yourself
- Enjoy similar things - need to find things you enjoy doing together
- Overcome bad or difficult situations - you need to see them at bad or imperfect times, can you work with that?
- Your choice - don't feel pressured by anyone to marry a certain person
- Wanting to always be together - you enjoy each other's company
- Spiritual promptings - live worthy, make it a matter of prayer, ensure that you have similar spiritual habits
- Shared goals
- Spiritual commitment - make sure they are spiritually committed to the Lord