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    Acts — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on acts, 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

    1. Lesson 1 · Acts 1:1 (KJV)

      Who wrote the book of Acts?

      Answer: Luke

      Study note. Luke wrote both his Gospel and Acts to Theophilus.

      Read Acts 1:1 (KJV) →

    2. Lesson 2 · Acts 2:4 (KJV)

      What happened at Pentecost?

      Answer: The Holy Ghost was given

      Study note. They were all filled with the Holy Ghost.

      Read Acts 2:4 (KJV) →

    3. Lesson 3 · Acts 7 (KJV)

      Who was the first Christian martyr?

      Answer: Stephen

      Study note. Stephen was stoned for his bold witness.

      Read Acts 7 (KJV) →

    4. Lesson 4 · Acts 9:4 (KJV)

      Whose conversion is recorded in Acts 9?

      Answer: Saul of Tarsus

      Study note. Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?

      Read Acts 9:4 (KJV) →

    5. Lesson 5 · Acts 9:40 (KJV)

      Whom did Peter raise from the dead in Joppa?

      Answer: Tabitha (Dorcas)

      Study note. Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes.

      Read Acts 9:40 (KJV) →

    6. Lesson 6 · Acts 10 (KJV)

      Who was the first Gentile convert in Acts 10?

      Answer: Cornelius

      Study note. Cornelius, the centurion of the Italian band.

      Read Acts 10 (KJV) →

    7. Lesson 7 · Acts 11:26 (KJV)

      Where were believers first called Christians?

      Answer: Antioch

      Study note. The disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.

      Read Acts 11:26 (KJV) →

    8. Lesson 8 · Acts 13:2 (KJV)

      Who was Paul's first missionary companion?

      Answer: Barnabas

      Study note. Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work.

      Read Acts 13:2 (KJV) →

    9. Lesson 9 · Acts 16:30 (KJV)

      Who was the jailer at Philippi who believed?

      Answer: An unnamed jailer

      Study note. Sirs, what must I do to be saved?

      Read Acts 16:30 (KJV) →

    10. Lesson 10 · Acts 17:22 (KJV)

      In what city did Paul preach at Mars' hill?

      Answer: Athens

      Study note. Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill.

      Read Acts 17:22 (KJV) →

    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

    1. Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
    2. How does acts point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
    3. Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
    4. Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?