Father's Day Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on father's day 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 · Exodus 20:12 (KJV)
What is the fifth commandment?
Answer: Honour thy father and thy mother
Study note. Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. (Exodus 20:12)
Lesson 2 · Romans 4:12 (KJV)
Who is called 'the father of all them that believe'?
Answer: Abraham
Study note. And the father of circumcision to them who are not of the circumcision only, but who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham. (Romans 4:12)
Lesson 3 · Luke 15:21 (KJV)
What did the prodigal son say to his father when he returned?
Answer: Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee
Study note. And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. (Luke 15:21)
Lesson 4 · Luke 15:20 (KJV)
What did the father of the prodigal do when he saw him returning?
Answer: Had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him
Study note. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. (Luke 15:20)
Lesson 5 · Ephesians 6:4 (KJV)
How should fathers treat their children according to Ephesians?
Answer: Provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord
Study note. And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. (Ephesians 6:4)
Lesson 6 · Matthew 3:17 (KJV)
Whom did God call 'My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased'?
Answer: Jesus Christ
Study note. And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. (Matthew 3:17)
Lesson 7 · Joshua 24:15 (KJV)
What did Joshua declare: 'As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD'?
Answer: Yes
Study note. And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve... but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. (Joshua 24:15)
Lesson 8 · Proverbs 22:6 (KJV)
Who trained up his child 'in the way he should go'?
Answer: Solomon wrote it as wisdom for parents
Study note. Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. (Proverbs 22:6)
Lesson 9 · Proverbs 22:1 (KJV)
What kind of inheritance do good fathers leave?
Answer: A good name
Study note. A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. (Proverbs 22:1)
Lesson 10 · 2 Corinthians 1:3 (KJV)
How does Paul describe God as our Father in Romans?
Answer: The Father of mercies
Study note. Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort. (2 Corinthians 1:3)
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 father's day 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?