Question 16
DiscipleshipWhen Jesus told the would-be disciple who wanted to bury his father to leave the dead to bury their own dead, he meant that
- A.it was customary for the Jewish family to bury the dead
- B.the spiritually dead should be left to bury the physically dead
- C.the man's father had not died
- D.there was an assurance of resurrection for all
- E.discipleship entailed complete detachment from the family.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: E (discipleship entailed complete detachment from the family.)
Explanation
Jesus taught that following Him must come before even family duties; those who are spiritually dead can bury the dead (Luke 9:59-62).