Buried Pearls Bible Study

Joseph of Arimathea provides Jesus a tomb but only for a few days. A group of women visit the tomb and discover that the stone entryway has been moved and the burial linen strewn about haphazardly.  

There is an unnatural darkness for hours and the veil of the temple separating the Holy of Holies is torn as Jesus dies on the cross.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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." 

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

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.

Jesus celebrates the Passover with the apostles. The meaning of the Passover is redefined as Jesus changes things as a new covenant is imminent. 

Satan enters Judas and he resolves to betray Judas. What are the implications of this scripture?

Jesus uses a parable of a fig tree blossoming to explain the importance of being ready. He gives a warning against distraction and an exhortation to pray and ask to be counted worthy to escape the times. 

Jesus explains the signs that will be present before the Second Coming. 

Jesus speaks a prophecy that will apply to both the fall of Jerusalem and the destruction of the temple in 70 AD as well as the Second Coming. 

Jesus prophesies the destruction of the temple which would not take place for roughly another 40 years. These verses are debated regarding the dating of the gospels.  

Jesus sees many people giving extravagant gifts and taking pride in their offering. He sees a poor widow who offers just two mites. It is a small amount, but it is everything she has.