New Testament Bible Studies
Beard's Bible Studies
Welcome to our New Testament Bible study, where we walk verse by verse through the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the birth of the early Church.
What do we study?
In this section, we explore the historical background, cultural context, and original audience of each book—from the Gospels to Revelation—so Scripture comes alive in a fresh and powerful way. With detailed explanations and helpful maps of biblical locations, this study is designed to help you grow deeper in your understanding of God’s Word and your daily walk with Christ.
04/09/2026
Gospel of Luke Chapter 1: How an Old Priest, a Teenage Girl, and a Miracle Baby Set the Stage for Jesus
Luke Chapter 1 Bible Study and Verse by Verse Explanation Exploring the Historical Context of Zacharias and Elizabeth, Gabriel’s Announcement…
13/02/2026
Gospel of Luke Chapters 23 & 24: The Crucifixion and the Resurrection
Luke spares us from the horrific account of Jesus getting scourged which always went before a crucifixion which involved getting whipped…
13/02/2026
Gospel of Luke Chapters 22 & 23: The Last Supper, Betrayal, and Jesus Before Pilate
The Festival of Unleavened Bread, which is also called Passover - Because it was a major feast, many of the…
13/02/2026
Gospel of Luke Chapter 21: The Widow’s Offering and Jesus’s Words on the End Times
Jesus see us when we give. He notices how much we give, but is far more interested in the faith…
13/02/2026
Gospel of Luke Chapter 20: Trick Questions, a Rejected Cornerstone, and Giving to Caesar
Jesus didn’t look for these great debates with the religious leaders. He wanted to teach the people and tell them…
13/02/2026
Gospel of Luke Chapter 19: Zacchaeus, the Ten Minas, and Jesus Weeping Over Jerusalem
Jericho was an ancient and important city, and as Jesus passed through the city on His way to Jerusalem, it…
13/02/2026
Gospel of Luke Chapter 18: Persistent Prayer, a Humble Tax Collector, and the Rich Young Ruler
Jesus did not mean that we should always have our knees bent and eyes closed in prayer; but we must…
13/02/2026
Gospel of Luke Chapter 17: Forgiveness, Ten Lepers, and the Coming Kingdom
Jesus, through the account of Lazarus and the rich man and the other parables, has made it clear that eternity…
13/02/2026
Gospel of Luke Chapters 15 & 16 Bible Study: The Lost Sheep, the Prodigal Son, and the Rich Man and Lazarus
Early manuscripts of the Bible did not contain the chapter and verse divisions in the numbered form that we are…
13/02/2026
Gospel of Luke Chapter 14 : The Cost of Discipleship and a Feast Nobody Wanted
Even though Jesus had some of His greatest disputes with the Pharisees, He still associated with them – not to…
13/02/2026
Gospel of Luke Chapter 13: Repentance, a Barren Fig Tree, and the Narrow Door
We don’t have an exact record in history about this specific incident mentioned here. But basically, Pilate decided to slaughter…
13/02/2026
Gospel of Luke Chapter 12: Hypocrisy, Worry, and Being Ready for Jesus’s Return
As Jesus continued in the general direction towards Jerusalem, vast multitudes came to hear Him. The crowds were so large…