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    Bible Characters — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on bible characters, 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 · James 2:23 (KJV)

      Who was the father of the faithful, called a friend of God?

      Answer: Abraham

      Study note. Abraham is called the friend of God in James 2:23.

      Read James 2:23 (KJV) →

    2. Lesson 2 · Genesis 32:28 (KJV)

      Who was renamed Israel after wrestling with God?

      Answer: Jacob

      Study note. Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel.

      Read Genesis 32:28 (KJV) →

    3. Lesson 3 · 1 Kings 4:29 (KJV)

      Who was the wisest king of Israel?

      Answer: Solomon

      Study note. God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much.

      Read 1 Kings 4:29 (KJV) →

    4. Lesson 4 · Joshua 2 (KJV)

      Who hid the spies in Jericho?

      Answer: Rahab

      Study note. Rahab the harlot received the messengers with peace.

      Read Joshua 2 (KJV) →

    5. Lesson 5 · Luke 1:27 (KJV)

      Who was the mother of Jesus?

      Answer: Mary

      Study note. The angel Gabriel was sent from God… to a virgin… and the virgin's name was Mary.

      Read Luke 1:27 (KJV) →

    6. Lesson 6 · Ruth 1:16 (KJV)

      Who said, 'Whither thou goest, I will go'?

      Answer: Ruth

      Study note. Ruth's loyalty to Naomi is one of Scripture's tenderest moments.

      Read Ruth 1:16 (KJV) →

    7. Lesson 7 · Matthew 9:9 (KJV)

      Which apostle was a tax collector before following Jesus?

      Answer: Matthew

      Study note. Matthew left the receipt of custom to follow Christ.

      Read Matthew 9:9 (KJV) →

    8. Lesson 8 · Daniel 6:22 (KJV)

      Who was thrown into the lions' den and preserved?

      Answer: Daniel

      Study note. My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths.

      Read Daniel 6:22 (KJV) →

    9. Lesson 9 · Acts 7 (KJV)

      Who was the first martyr of the church?

      Answer: Stephen

      Study note. Stephen was stoned for his bold witness to Christ.

      Read Acts 7 (KJV) →

    10. Lesson 10 · Acts 9 (KJV)

      Who was struck blind on the road to Damascus?

      Answer: Saul of Tarsus

      Study note. Saul, later called Paul, met the risen Christ in a great light.

      Read Acts 9 (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 bible characters 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?