Back to School Bible Quiz — Diligence & Learning — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on back to school bible quiz — diligence & learning, 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 · Proverbs 1:7 (KJV)
What is the beginning of knowledge?
Answer: The fear of the LORD
Study note. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. (Proverbs 1:7)
Lesson 2 · Proverbs 13:1 (KJV)
What does Proverbs say about a wise son?
Answer: A wise son heareth his father's instruction
Study note. A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke. (Proverbs 13:1)
Lesson 3 · Proverbs 4:13 (KJV)
What does Proverbs say about instruction?
Answer: Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life
Study note. Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life. (Proverbs 4:13)
Lesson 4 · 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV)
What does Paul tell Timothy about study?
Answer: Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth
Study note. Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (2 Timothy 2:15)
Lesson 5 · Proverbs 12:24 (KJV)
What does Proverbs say about the hand of the diligent?
Answer: The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute
Study note. The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. (Proverbs 12:24)
Lesson 6 · Ecclesiastes 12:12 (KJV)
What does Ecclesiastes say about learning?
Answer: Of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh
Study note. And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. (Ecclesiastes 12:12)
Lesson 7 · Daniel 1:17 (KJV)
What does Daniel have understanding in?
Answer: In all visions and dreams
Study note. As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams. (Daniel 1:17)
Lesson 8 · 1 Kings 3:9 (KJV)
What does Solomon ask God for?
Answer: An understanding heart to judge thy people
Study note. Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? (1 Kings 3:9)
Lesson 9 · Proverbs 2:4 (KJV)
What does Proverbs say about seeking wisdom?
Answer: If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures
Study note. If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. (Proverbs 2:4-5)
Lesson 10 · Colossians 3:23 (KJV)
What does Colossians say about doing our work?
Answer: Whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men
Study note. And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. (Colossians 3:23-24)
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 back to school bible quiz — diligence & learning 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?