The Sadducees present a question to Jesus to demonstrate the absurdity of believing in the resurrection. They use the example of levirate marriage, where a man marries his brother's wife to continue the family line. The Sadducees propose a scenario where a woman marries seven brothers without producing any children, and they ask who will be her husband in the afterlife. They believe this question discredits the concept of resurrection. However, Jesus counters by explaining that the afterlife operates differently than this world, with no marriage and humans being like angels. Moreover, the Scriptures confirm that God is the God of the living, including Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

After successfully answering various questions, Jesus is praised by the scribes for his abilities. However, he poses a question about the Messiah, wondering how he could be both David's son and Lord. It's evident from Psalm 110:1 that the Messiah is David's Lord, yet the religious leaders remain silent when asked this question, revealing their lack of knowledge. Jesus doesn't provide a concrete answer, but it's apparent from the Gospel that he is both David's offspring and Lord.

Despite attempts by religious and political authorities to ensnare him with questions, Jesus skillfully avoids their traps, demonstrating his wisdom as the Christ and Lord of David. He then warns the people about the scribes, who use religion as a means of personal gain and take advantage of widows. These scribes will receive a grave condemnation on judgment day. While the people may be impressed by the scribes' actions, Jesus is moved by the generosity of a poor widow who gives what little she has to the donation box. Jesus notes that the widow has given more than the wealthy because she has given all she possesses, demonstrating her complete devotion to the Lord.