Agabus Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on agabus bible, 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 11:27 (KJV)
From where did Agabus come down with other prophets?
Answer: From Jerusalem unto Antioch
Study note. And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch. And there stood up one of them named Agabus. (Acts 11:27-28)
Lesson 2 · Acts 11:28 (KJV)
What was Agabus' first recorded prophecy?
Answer: A great dearth throughout all the world
Study note. And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world. (Acts 11:28)
Lesson 3 · Acts 11:28 (KJV)
In whose reign did the famine come to pass?
Answer: Claudius Caesar
Study note. ...which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar. (Acts 11:28)
Lesson 4 · Acts 11:29 (KJV)
What did the disciples determine to do because of the prophecy?
Answer: Every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea
Study note. Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea. (Acts 11:29)
Lesson 5 · Acts 11:30 (KJV)
By whose hands was the relief sent?
Answer: Barnabas and Saul
Study note. Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul. (Acts 11:30)
Lesson 6 · Acts 21:10 (KJV)
Where did Agabus appear again, prophesying about Paul?
Answer: In Caesarea
Study note. And as we tarried there many days, there came down from Judaea a certain prophet, named Agabus. (Acts 21:10) — at Caesarea, in the house of Philip the evangelist.
Lesson 7 · Acts 21:11 (KJV)
What did Agabus do with Paul's girdle?
Answer: Took it and bound his own hands and feet
Study note. And when he was come unto us, he took Paul's girdle, and bound his own hands and feet. (Acts 21:11)
Lesson 8 · Acts 21:11 (KJV)
What did Agabus say the Holy Ghost had revealed?
Answer: So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles
Study note. Thus saith the Holy Ghost, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles. (Acts 21:11)
Lesson 9 · Acts 21:13 (KJV)
How did Paul respond to the prophecy?
Answer: I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus
Study note. Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus. (Acts 21:13)
Lesson 10 · Acts 21:14 (KJV)
What did the brethren say when Paul would not be persuaded?
Answer: The will of the Lord be done
Study note. And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done. (Acts 21:14)
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 agabus bible 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?