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
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.
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.
Lesson 3 · Acts 7 (KJV)
Who was the first Christian martyr?
Answer: Stephen
Study note. Stephen was stoned for his bold witness.
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?
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.
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.
Lesson 7 · Acts 11:26 (KJV)
Where were believers first called Christians?
Answer: Antioch
Study note. The disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.
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.
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?
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.
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 acts 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?