November 9 – "Alive to God" (Luke 20:27-38)

Summary When Sadducees present Jesus with an elaborate hypothetical about resurrection to embarrass him, he responds by shattering their narrow assumptions with a vision of resurrection life that transcends earthly constraints and categories. Jesus anchors his teaching in God's self-revelation as "the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob," declaring that to God "all are alive" because divine love transcends death. This truth reshapes understanding of both eternity and present life, particularly in ministries like Drive a Senior Northwest that serve those our culture often devalues based on productivity or mobility. Providing transportation to seniors becomes a declaration of resurrection values, proclaiming that every person remains fully alive to God regardless of age or ability. The connection between resurrection life and financial stewardship runs deep—Jesus challenges what we trust for security and significance, calling us to invest in eternal values rather than temporal securities. When we give generously and serve vulnerable populations, we live as people belonging to the age to come, making stewardship a form of prayer that declares trust in God's kingdom values over worldly economic promises.