DAILY TEXT, Monday, December 1, 2025. The dead are raised (Luke 20:37).

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Monday, December 1, 2025

The dead are raised (Luke 20:37).

Does Jehovah have the power to raise the dead? Of course he does. He is “the Almighty” (Rev. 1:8). He can defeat any enemy, even death (1 Cor. 15:26).

Another reason we know that God is able to resurrect the dead is that he has an infinite memory. The Bible says that he calls all the stars by name (Isa. 40:26). Jehovah remembers all the people who have died (Job 14:13; Luke 20:38). He can remember even the smallest details about those he will resurrect, such as their genetic code, their experiences, and their memories.

We can certainly trust the promise of the resurrection because we know that Jehovah has both the desire and the power to fulfill it. Another reason we know he will keep this promise is that he has already resurrected some people. In Bible times, Jehovah gave some men, including Jesus Christ, the power to resurrect the dead.

Why are we sure that Jehovah has the power to resurrect the dead?

Does Jehovah also have the power to raise the dead? Of course he does. He is “the Almighty” (Rev. 1:8). He can defeat any enemy, even death (1 Cor. 15:26). Knowing this strengthens and comforts us.

Let us consider the experience of Sister Emma Arnold. She and her family faced very difficult trials during World War II. To comfort her daughter over the deaths of several loved ones in Nazi concentration camps, she said: “If death kept mankind bound forever, it would be stronger than God, wouldn’t it?” Yes, there is nothing and no one stronger than Jehovah. He created life, so he has the power to bring back to life those who have died.

Why do you believe in the promise of the resurrection?

As we have seen, we can trust the promise of the resurrection because we know that Jehovah has both the desire to fulfill it and the power to do so. Another reason we know he will keep this promise is that he has already resurrected some people. In Bible times, Jehovah gave some men, including Jesus Christ, the power to resurrect the dead. Let us consider the account of one of the resurrections Jesus performed. It is found in John chapter 11.

What happens while Jesus is preaching two days from Bethany, and what does he decide to do? (John 11:1-3).

Jesus has friends who live in Bethany: Lazarus and his two sisters, Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38-42). Toward the end of the year 32, Lazarus becomes ill. His sisters are very worried and send a message to Jesus, who is on the other side of the Jordan, two days' journey away (John 10:40). Sadly, Lazarus dies around the time Jesus receives the message. Although Jesus knows that his friend has just died, he decides to stay where he is for two more days before going to Bethany. So, when he arrives, Lazarus has already been dead for four days. Jesus' intention is to do something that will benefit his friends and bring glory to God (John 11:4, 6, 11, 17).

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