Buried Pearls Bible Study

Luke 10:17-24 - Jesus Rejoices

Jesus is pleased by the success of the disciples and their report. Here is the only instance in the gospel where it explicitly says that Jesus rejoiced. 

Luke 10:1-16 - Lambs Among Wolves

Jesus sends out seventy of His disciples. He gives them instructions on how they carry themselves while spreading the news of the Messiah. One of the important things He says is that they are being sent out as lambs among wolves. 

Luke 9:57-62 - Burn the Ships

Jesus speaks to two men who desire to follow him. To one He says that the dead should bury the dead. To the other He says that no who has put his hand to the plow should look back. 

Luke 9:51-56 - Why the Samaritans?

The Sons of Thunder are rejected in a Samaritan town. They ask Jesus if they should call down fire from Heaven like Elijah to take vengeance on the town. 

Luke 9:43-50 - Like A Child

The apostles begin to argue about who is the greatest among them. Jesus sees this and takes a child and sets him near and uses him in an illustration. He says that whoever is least among them will be the greatest. 

Luke 9:37-45 - The Enemy's Perfect Timing

Jesus is about to heal a boy from a demonic spirit. As He approaches the boy, he starts to convulse. Spiritual warfare often happens right as we are about to experience a breakthrough. 

Luke 9:28-37 - The Transfiguration

Jesus went up to the mountain to pray. It was then that the transfiguration happened. Peter and those with him were heavy with sleep and they almost missed the display of His glory.

Luke 9:18-27 - No Half Measures

Jesus asks the apostles who they think He is. He follows this question up by telling them about his impending rejection and death. Jesus informs them that whoever wishes to follow him must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow him. 

Luke 9:10-17 - Full Bellies

Jesus feeds the five thousand with a handful of fish and barley loaves. I share other scriptures about Gods provision. Jesus always provides for our needs, especially spiritual ones. 

Luke 9:1-9 - Sent

Jesus commands the twelve apostles to go and spread the good news. First Jesus gives them authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. Jesus doesn't give you a mission without equipping you first.