Luke 16:31

“But since you do not believe what he wrote, how are you going to believe what I say?”

Links unbelief in written Scripture to unbelief in Christ.

“And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.”

Highlights the importance of the Scriptures in understanding God's plan.

“So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well, for on account of him many of the Jews were going over to Jesus and believing in him.”

Illustrates the hardness of hearts even in the face of undeniable evidence.

“In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent. For he has set a day when he will judge the world with justice by the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising him from the dead.”

Connects resurrection to judgment and the need for repentance.

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,”

Emphasizes the importance and authority of Scripture.