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    Genesis — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on genesis, 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 · Genesis 1:3 (KJV)

      What did God create on the first day?

      Answer: Light

      Study note. And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.

      Read Genesis 1:3 (KJV) →

    2. Lesson 2 · Genesis 2:22 (KJV)

      From what was Eve formed?

      Answer: A rib of Adam

      Study note. The LORD God… took one of his ribs… made he a woman.

      Read Genesis 2:22 (KJV) →

    3. Lesson 3 · Genesis 3:1 (KJV)

      Who tempted Eve in the garden?

      Answer: The serpent

      Study note. Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field.

      Read Genesis 3:1 (KJV) →

    4. Lesson 4 · Genesis 4:8 (KJV)

      Who killed his brother Abel?

      Answer: Cain

      Study note. And Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.

      Read Genesis 4:8 (KJV) →

    5. Lesson 5 · Genesis 7:2 (KJV)

      How many of each clean beast entered the ark?

      Answer: Seven

      Study note. Of every clean beast thou shalt take to thee by sevens.

      Read Genesis 7:2 (KJV) →

    6. Lesson 6 · Genesis 9:13 (KJV)

      What sign did God give of His covenant after the Flood?

      Answer: A rainbow

      Study note. I do set my bow in the cloud.

      Read Genesis 9:13 (KJV) →

    7. Lesson 7 · Genesis 15:7 (KJV)

      From what city was Abram called?

      Answer: Ur of the Chaldees

      Study note. I am the LORD that brought thee out of Ur of the Chaldees.

      Read Genesis 15:7 (KJV) →

    8. Lesson 8 · Genesis 22:2 (KJV)

      Whom did God ask Abraham to offer on Mount Moriah?

      Answer: Isaac

      Study note. Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac.

      Read Genesis 22:2 (KJV) →

    9. Lesson 9 · Genesis 25:33 (KJV)

      What did Esau sell to Jacob for stew?

      Answer: His birthright

      Study note. Esau sold his birthright unto Jacob.

      Read Genesis 25:33 (KJV) →

    10. Lesson 10 · Genesis 37:28 (KJV)

      Who was sold into Egypt by his brothers?

      Answer: Joseph

      Study note. They sold Joseph to the Ishmeelites for twenty pieces of silver.

      Read Genesis 37:28 (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 genesis 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?