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    Hard Bible Questions — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on hard bible questions, 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 5:27 (KJV)

      How old was Methuselah when he died?

      Answer: 969

      Study note. And all the days of Methuselah were nine hundred sixty and nine years.

      Read Genesis 5:27 (KJV) →

    2. Lesson 2 · Malachi 1:1 (KJV)

      Which minor prophet's name means 'My messenger'?

      Answer: Malachi

      Study note. Malachi closes the Old Testament canon.

      Read Malachi 1:1 (KJV) →

    3. Lesson 3 · Numbers 14:33 (KJV)

      How many years did the Israelites wander in the wilderness?

      Answer: 40

      Study note. Forty years for the unbelief that turned them back from Canaan.

      Read Numbers 14:33 (KJV) →

    4. Lesson 4 · Colossians 4:14 (KJV)

      Who was Paul's companion called 'the beloved physician'?

      Answer: Luke

      Study note. Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you.

      Read Colossians 4:14 (KJV) →

    5. Lesson 5 · Daniel 5 (KJV)

      Which king saw a hand writing on the wall?

      Answer: Belshazzar

      Study note. Mene, Mene, Tekel, Upharsin — read by Daniel for Belshazzar.

      Read Daniel 5 (KJV) →

    6. Lesson 6 · Jonah 1:17 (KJV)

      How many days was Jonah in the belly of the great fish?

      Answer: 3

      Study note. Three days and three nights, a sign of the Son of man.

      Read Jonah 1:17 (KJV) →

    7. Lesson 7 · John 18:13 (KJV)

      Who was high priest the year Jesus was crucified?

      Answer: Caiaphas

      Study note. Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year.

      Read John 18:13 (KJV) →

    8. Lesson 8

      What is the sixth book of the New Testament?

      Answer: Romans

      Study note. Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, Romans.

    9. Lesson 9 · Numbers 17:8 (KJV)

      Whose staff budded as a sign from God?

      Answer: Aaron's

      Study note. Aaron's rod budded and brought forth almonds.

      Read Numbers 17:8 (KJV) →

    10. Lesson 10

      Which book of the Bible never mentions God by name?

      Answer: Esther

      Study note. The book of Esther tells of God's hidden providence without naming Him.

    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 hard bible questions 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?