Buried Pearls Bible Study

In this verse Jesus says that if a person is divorced and they remarry, the person that marries them is committing adultery. 

Here Jesus says that not tittle of the law will fail before heaven and earth pass. Although salvation is by grace, we are still commanded to keep the two most important commandments that Jesus gave. This is the essence of the moral law. 

Jesus uses the parable of the unrighteous steward to explain the need to be ready in our current circumstances. This parable is one of the most difficult because the servant is unrighteous but the focus is on his shrewdness rather than the morality of his actions. 

Jesus uses the parable of the prodigal son to explain to explain our relationship with God. At some point, we all were lost but when we make the decision to return home, the Father greets us with joy. 

This parable is similar to the parable of the lost sheep. It is an illustration of how God chases us. It is grouped along with the parable of the prodigal son and has a similar theme.

Jesus uses the parable of the lost sheep as an illustration of how God chases after us. It highlights how valuable each soul is to Him.

Jesus explains that salt without flavor is useless and likewise, Christians without the nature of Christ are useless.

Jesus describes in no uncertain terms what is necessary to become His disciple. He stresses the importance of counting the cost and gives examples. 

Jesus uses the parable of The Great Feast to explain the need be spiritually ready. In the parable, people accept the invitation but find excuses on the actual day when it is to take place.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.  

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