Ephesians Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on ephesians 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 · Ephesians 1:3 (KJV)
What has God blessed us with in heavenly places?
Answer: Every spiritual blessing
Study note. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ.
Lesson 2 · Ephesians 2:7 (KJV)
What is the riches of God's grace toward us?
Answer: The exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus
Study note. That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
Lesson 3 · Ephesians 2:8 (KJV)
How are we saved?
Answer: By grace through faith; not of yourselves, it is the gift of God
Study note. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Lesson 4 · Ephesians 2:10 (KJV)
What did God create us for?
Answer: To do good works, which God hath before ordained
Study note. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
Lesson 5 · Ephesians 3:6 (KJV)
What is the mystery revealed to Paul?
Answer: That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body
Study note. That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel.
Lesson 6 · Ephesians 3:18 (KJV)
What is the width, length, depth, and height Paul prayed the Ephesians would know?
Answer: The love of Christ which passeth knowledge
Study note. That ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge.
Lesson 7 · Ephesians 4:1 (KJV)
What did Paul urge the Ephesians to walk in?
Answer: Unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace
Study note. Walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Lesson 8 · Ephesians 5:25 (KJV)
What did Paul tell husbands to do?
Answer: Love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church
Study note. Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it.
Lesson 9 · Ephesians 6:17 (KJV)
What is the sword of the Spirit?
Answer: The word of God
Study note. Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Lesson 10 · Ephesians 6:18 (KJV)
What should we do at all times?
Answer: Pray with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit
Study note. Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints.
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 ephesians 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?