Buried Pearls Bible Study

Luke 14:1-14 - Pride, What Else?

Jesus uses a parable that describes a wedding feast. He says that when you attend a feast, you don't sit in an important place of honor because someone more honorable than yourself could come and then you will be asked to move. It is better to take a lowly place. 

Luke 13:31-35 - Mother Hen

Jesus using an illustration of a hen gathering her brood under her wings to describe Himself. This is a different side of Jesus. It describes His nurturing and protective nature. 

Luke 13:22-30 - The Narrow Path

Jesus explains that in order to follow Him, you must strive to do so. The gate is narrow and many will seek to enter but will not be able. 

Luke 13:18-21 - Parables of Evil

Jesus gives two parables to explain the nature of evil in the church. The first parable of the mustard seed describes how evil will come into the church and be found within it. The second parable explains how a small amount of sin can be incredibly destructive. 

Luke 13:10-17 - Balancing Act

Jesus cures a woman who has been bent over for 18 years. Rather than celebrating the miracle and the woman's new sense of freedom, the Pharisees complain that Jesus healed on the Sabbath. 

Luke 13:1-9 - Repent or Perish

In these verses, Jesus emphasizes repentance. There are two different types of repentance. One is a total change of mind and heart regarding God. The other is a daily repentance from our sin and shortcomings. 

Luke 12:49-59 - Discernment

Jesus rebukes the multitude by admonishing them for their lack of awareness. This is a continuation of the warning to be ready for His return. Jesus explains to them that they don't fully appreciate their spiritual neediness. 

Luke 12:35-48 - Are You Ready?

Jesus explains the need to be spiritually ready for His return. He gives an analogy about a thief breaking into a house. He says that if the master of the house knew the hour the thief would come, he would keep watch. Jesus exhorts them to be ready because He will come at a time that they won't expect. 

Luke 12:22-34 - Seek First the Kingdom

Jesus explains that there is no need to fear or be anxious for your basic necessities. He says that if you seek first the Kingdom of God, all these things shall be added to you.  

Luke 12:8-21 - Where Are Your Treasures?

Jesus uses a parable to illustrate covetousness. In the parable, a rich many has too many crops and must build himself a bigger barn.