Halloween and the Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on halloween and the 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 · 1 John 1:5 (KJV)
What does 1 John 1:5 say God is?
Answer: Light, and in him is no darkness at all
Study note. This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. (1 John 1:5)
Lesson 2 · Deuteronomy 18:10 (KJV)
What does Deuteronomy 18:10-12 forbid Israel from practicing?
Answer: Passing through the fire, divination, observer of times, enchanter, witch, wizard, necromancer
Study note. There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch, Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer. For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD. (Deuteronomy 18:10-12)
Lesson 3 · 1 Thessalonians 5:5 (KJV)
What does 1 Thessalonians 5:5 say believers are?
Answer: Children of light, and children of the day
Study note. Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. (1 Thessalonians 5:5)
Lesson 4 · Ephesians 5:11 (KJV)
What does Ephesians 5:11 say to have no fellowship with?
Answer: The unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them
Study note. And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. (Ephesians 5:11)
Lesson 5 · 2 Corinthians 6:14 (KJV)
What does 2 Corinthians 6:14 ask about fellowship with darkness?
Answer: What fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
Study note. Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? (2 Corinthians 6:14)
Lesson 6 · Proverbs 9:10 (KJV)
What does Proverbs 9:10 say is the beginning of wisdom?
Answer: The fear of the LORD
Study note. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. (Proverbs 9:10)
Lesson 7 · Hebrews 9:27 (KJV)
What does Hebrews 9:27 say is appointed unto men?
Answer: Once to die, but after this the judgment
Study note. And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment. (Hebrews 9:27)
Lesson 8 · 1 Peter 5:8 (KJV)
What does 1 Peter 5:8 say the devil does?
Answer: Walketh about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour
Study note. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour. (1 Peter 5:8)
Lesson 9 · John 8:12 (KJV)
What does John 8:12 say Jesus is?
Answer: The light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life
Study note. Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. (John 8:12)
Lesson 10 · Romans 13:12 (KJV)
What does Romans 13:12 say to cast off?
Answer: The works of darkness, and put on the armour of light
Study note. The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. (Romans 13:12)
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 halloween and the 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?