Ephesians — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on ephesians, 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 1:7 (KJV)
According to the first chapter, in whom do we have redemption through his blood and the forgiveness of sins?
Answer: The beloved
Study note. Ephesians 1:6-7 states we are accepted in the beloved, in whom we have redemption.
Lesson 2 · Ephesians 2:8 (KJV)
By what are we saved through faith, and that not of ourselves?
Answer: Grace
Study note. For by grace are ye saved through faith; it is the gift of God.
Lesson 3 · Ephesians 3:8 (KJV)
Paul describes himself as being 'less than the least of all' what?
Answer: Saints
Study note. Paul humbles himself, saying this grace was given to preach among the Gentiles.
Lesson 4 · Ephesians 4:5 (KJV)
How many 'lords', 'faiths', and 'baptisms' does Paul list in chapter 4?
Answer: One
Study note. The scripture emphasizes unity: 'One Lord, one faith, one baptism'.
Lesson 5 · Ephesians 4:26 (KJV)
What should not 'let the sun go down upon'?
Answer: Your wrath
Study note. The text advises: 'Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath'.
Lesson 6 · Ephesians 5:2 (KJV)
Followers are told to 'walk in love' as who also hath loved us?
Answer: Christ
Study note. We are told to walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us and given himself for us.
Lesson 7 · Ephesians 5:32 (KJV)
To what does Paul compare the relationship between a husband and wife?
Answer: Christ and the church
Study note. Paul speaks concerning Christ and the church as the model for marriage.
Lesson 8 · Ephesians 6:2 (KJV)
Which is the first commandment with promise?
Answer: Honour thy father and mother
Study note. Honouring parents is noted as the first commandment with a specific promise.
Lesson 9 · Ephesians 6:17 (KJV)
What is the 'sword of the Spirit' in the whole armour of God?
Answer: The word of God
Study note. The scripture explicitly identifies the sword of the Spirit as the word of God.
Lesson 10 · Ephesians 6:12 (KJV)
Against what do we wrestle, according to Ephesians 6:12?
Answer: Principalities and powers
Study note. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers.
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 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?