Buried Pearls Bible Study

Luke 23:39-43 - Thief on a Cross

The thief on the cross next to Jesus is granted salvation due to his demonstration of faith. What are the theological implications?

Luke 23:26-38 - King on a Cross

Jesus is crucified on a cross and He leaves us with a beautiful example of selfless love. I discuss the mind of Christ from Philippians 2.

Luke 23:13-25 - The Release of a Rebel

The crowd is given the option of releasing Jesus or Barabbas, a known rebel and murderer. 

Luke 23:1-12 - Knowing Better

Jesus is brought before both Pontius Pilate and Herod who both feel convicted about His innocence. Despite their apprehensions, they would rather please the crowd.

Luke 22:63-71 - Sham Trials

Jesus is arrested and we know from the other synoptic gospels that he faced not but but two trials with the High Priests.

Luke 22:54-62 - Peter's Denial

Jesus is proved correct when Peter denies Jesus three times. There is a progression to Peter's denials that we can observe and take note of as believers.

Luke 22:47-53 - Off With Your Ear

Judas comes to the garden with a multitude to arrest Jesus. Judas betrays Jesus with a kiss and Peter cuts off the ear of one of the high priest's men.

Luke 22:39-46 - Questions in the Garden

Jesus goes to Gethsemane to pray and is distraught over what will take place shortly. He says, "Father, if it is Your Will, take this cup from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done." 

Luke 22:31-38 - Things Have Changed

Jesus predicts Peter's betrayal and then follows with an exhortation for them to be prepared. 

Luke 22:24-30 - Who's the Greatest?

After telling the Apostles about a plot to betray Him and that he will be made to suffer many things, the Apostles begin to argue about which one of them is the greatest.