Epiphany Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on epiphany bible, 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 · Matthew 2:1 (KJV)
Where did the wise men come from?
Answer: From the east to Jerusalem
Study note. Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem. (Matthew 2:1)
Lesson 2 · Matthew 2:2 (KJV)
What did the wise men ask?
Answer: Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him
Study note. Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. (Matthew 2:2)
Lesson 3 · Matthew 2:3 (KJV)
What did Herod do when he heard this?
Answer: He was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him
Study note. When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. (Matthew 2:3)
Lesson 4 · Matthew 2:6 (KJV)
Where did the chief priests say the Christ should be born?
Answer: In Bethlehem of Judaea
Study note. And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel. (Matthew 2:6)
Lesson 5 · Matthew 2:9 (KJV)
What did the star do when the wise men left Herod?
Answer: Went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was
Study note. When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. (Matthew 2:9)
Lesson 6 · Matthew 2:10 (KJV)
What did the wise men do when they saw the star?
Answer: Rejoiced with exceeding great joy
Study note. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. (Matthew 2:10)
Lesson 7 · Matthew 2:11 (KJV)
What gifts did the wise men present to Jesus?
Answer: Gold, and frankincense, and myrrh
Study note. And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. (Matthew 2:11)
Lesson 8 · Matthew 2:12 (KJV)
How did the wise men return to their own country?
Answer: By another way, being warned of God in a dream
Study note. And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way. (Matthew 2:12)
Lesson 9 · Isaiah 60:3 (KJV)
What does Isaiah 60:3 say the Gentiles shall come to?
Answer: Thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising
Study note. And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising. (Isaiah 60:3)
Lesson 10 · Luke 2:32 (KJV)
What does Simeon say in Luke 2:32 about the child Jesus?
Answer: A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel
Study note. A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. (Luke 2:32)
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 epiphany bible 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?