Abraham — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on abraham, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · Genesis 15:7 (KJV)
From what city did God call Abraham?
Answer: Ur of the Chaldees
Study note. I am the LORD that brought thee out of Ur of the Chaldees.
Lesson 2 · Genesis 17:5 (KJV)
What was Abraham's original name?
Answer: Abram
Study note. Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but… Abraham.
Lesson 3 · Genesis 17:15 (KJV)
Who was Abraham's wife?
Answer: Sarah
Study note. As for Sarai thy wife… Sarah shall her name be.
Lesson 4 · Genesis 14:18 (KJV)
Who was the king-priest of Salem that blessed Abraham?
Answer: Melchizedek
Study note. And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine.
Lesson 5 · Genesis 22:2 (KJV)
Which son did God command Abraham to offer as a sacrifice?
Answer: Isaac
Study note. Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac… and offer him… for a burnt offering.
Lesson 6 · Genesis 22:13 (KJV)
What did God provide in place of Isaac on Mount Moriah?
Answer: A ram caught in a thicket
Study note. And behold behind him a ram caught in a thicket by his horns.
Lesson 7 · Genesis 12:3 (KJV)
Through Abraham's seed shall all the ___ of the earth be blessed.
Answer: families
Study note. In thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.
Lesson 8 · Genesis 12:5 (KJV)
Who was Abraham's nephew that traveled with him?
Answer: Lot
Study note. And Abram took Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother's son.
Lesson 9 · Genesis 21:5 (KJV)
How old was Abraham when Isaac was born?
Answer: 100
Study note. And Abraham was an hundred years old, when his son Isaac was born unto him.
Lesson 10 · James 2:23 (KJV)
How is Abraham described in James 2:23?
Answer: Friend of God
Study note. And he was called the Friend of God.
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does abraham point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?