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    Anna Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on anna 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

    1. Lesson 1 · Luke 2:36 (KJV)

      Who was Anna's father?

      Answer: Phanuel of the tribe of Aser

      Study note. And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser.

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    2. Lesson 2 · Luke 2:37 (KJV)

      How long had Anna been married before her husband died?

      Answer: Seven years from her virginity

      Study note. And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.

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    3. Lesson 3 · Luke 2:37 (KJV)

      How old was Anna when she saw Jesus?

      Answer: About fourscore and four years

      Study note. And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.

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    4. Lesson 4 · Luke 2:37 (KJV)

      What did Anna do in the temple?

      Answer: She served God with fastings and prayers night and day

      Study note. Which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.

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    5. Lesson 5 · Luke 2:38 (KJV)

      When did Anna come to the temple?

      Answer: At the very hour when Simeon blessed Jesus

      Study note. And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

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    6. Lesson 6 · Luke 2:38 (KJV)

      What did Anna do when she saw Jesus?

      Answer: She gave thanks unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem

      Study note. And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

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    7. Lesson 7 · Luke 2:36 (KJV)

      What tribe was Anna from?

      Answer: Aser / Asher

      Study note. The daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser.

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    8. Lesson 8 · Luke 2:36 (KJV)

      What title is given to Anna?

      Answer: A prophetess

      Study note. And there was one Anna, a prophetess.

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    9. Lesson 9 · Luke 2:38 (KJV)

      What were the people in Jerusalem looking for?

      Answer: Redemption in Jerusalem

      Study note. And spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

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    10. Lesson 10 · Luke 2:38 (KJV)

      What does Anna's life demonstrate?

      Answer: That faithful, persistent devotion in prayer and fasting prepares the heart to recognise Christ

      Study note. Anna's decades of devotion made her instantly ready to recognise and proclaim the Redeemer.

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    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 anna bible 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?