Buried Pearls Bible Study

These verses are the letter to the church in Smyrna. John writes about how Jesus sees their tribulation, their poverty and their slander. Jesus goes on to say not to fear their impending incarceration.

The second chapter of Revelation opens with a letter to Ephesus, one of the seven churches in Asia that receive letters from John. In this epistle, John writes that Jesus says the church has lost the love it once had in the beginning.

A vision of Christ is given to John where a few Old Testament Scriptures are used as the basis for the imagery. There are many allusions to the Father that are used to describe the Son. 

A Christological perspective is offered in the greeting to this epistle. We see the sovereignty of God on full display as the final verse of this section states how He is in control of everything and all time. 

Here is an introduction to the book of Revelation. I talk about the author, date, provenance, and occasion as well as the typical perspectives on its interpretation.

Everyone has deserted Paul in his hour of need and he writes about how he knows that God will rescue him from every evil deed and safely deliver him to Heaven. 

Following up Paul's revelation about the divinity of the Word, he gives Timothy an exhortation to preach the Word in season and out of season.

These verses are some of the most famous in the Bible. Paul asserts that all scripture is breathed out by God and is useful for many purposes. 

The state of humanity in the last days is the subject of these verses. Paul writes about Jannes and Jambres, the Egyptian magicians who performed some of the same feats as Moses.

Paul exhorts Timothy to make himself an honorable vessel fit for use, set apart as holy, useful, and ready for every good work. These verses continue the theme of practicing godliness introduced earlier. 

An important biblical principle is discussed in these verses: to avoid fruitless arguments and irreverent chatter.

A believer is compared to a soldier of Christ who doesn't get entangled in the things of the world but rather seeks to please the one who enlisted him.

Paul instructs Timothy to guard the deposit that was entrusted to him and to take to heart the words which he has written.

The opening of the second Pauline epistle to Timothy includes some encouragement to not be fearful with one of the most famous verses of the Bible.

In the closing of the first Pauline epistle to Timothy, Paul encourages Timothy to pursue righteousness and godliness by fighting the good fight of faith.

Paul discusses how easily money can corrupt. I share my personal experiences in ministry and how I have seen money affect in tremendously.

An often debated topic is covered here which is the role of money in ministry. Paul quotes the Old and New Testaments here when he says that is is okay for a minister to receive money.

Instructions for how Timothy should treat older men, older women, younger women and younger men is the topic of these verses. Paul speaks specifically on what qualifies a widow for support from the church.

In these verses, Paul writes that we must toil and strive for godliness. He writes to Timothy that he must practice these things and immerse himself in them.