Hebrews — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on hebrews, 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 · Hebrews 1:5 (KJV)
According to the first chapter, to which of the angels did God say, 'Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee'?
Answer: None of them
Study note. God never said this to any angel, for Christ is more excellent than they.
Lesson 2 · Hebrews 4:12 (KJV)
The word of God is described as being 'sharper than any' what?
Answer: Twoedged sword
Study note. The word is quick, powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword.
Lesson 3 · Hebrews 6:20 (KJV)
Christ is called a high priest forever after the order of whom?
Answer: Melchisedec
Study note. Jesus is made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
Lesson 4 · Hebrews 9:7 (KJV)
How many times a year did the high priest enter into the second tabernacle (the holiest of all)?
Answer: Once every year
Study note. The high priest went alone once every year, not without blood.
Lesson 5 · Hebrews 9:22 (KJV)
Without the shedding of what is there no remission of sins?
Answer: Blood
Study note. Almost all things are by the law purged with blood.
Lesson 6 · Hebrews 11:1 (KJV)
What is defined as 'the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen'?
Answer: Faith
Study note. Faith is the substance of things hoped for and evidence of things not seen.
Lesson 7 · Hebrews 11:6 (KJV)
Without what attribute is it 'impossible to please' God?
Answer: Faith
Study note. Without faith it is impossible to please him.
Lesson 8 · Hebrews 12:2 (KJV)
Who is called 'the author and finisher of our faith'?
Answer: Jesus
Study note. We are told to look unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.
Lesson 9 · Hebrews 13:2 (KJV)
The author warns not to forget to entertain strangers, for thereby some have entertained what unawares?
Answer: Angels
Study note. Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
Lesson 10 · Hebrews 13:8 (KJV)
Finish the verse: 'Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and...'
Answer: for ever
Study note. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
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 hebrews 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?