Holy Week Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on holy week 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 21:5 (KJV)
What did Jesus ride into Jerusalem on?
Answer: An ass, and a colt the foal of an ass
Study note. Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass. (Matthew 21:5)
Lesson 2 · Matthew 21:9 (KJV)
What did the multitude cry as Jesus entered Jerusalem?
Answer: Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest
Study note. And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest. (Matthew 21:9)
Lesson 3 · Matthew 21:12 (KJV)
What did Jesus do in the temple?
Answer: Overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves
Study note. And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves. (Matthew 21:12)
Lesson 4 · Matthew 26:26 (KJV)
What did Jesus institute at the Last Supper?
Answer: The bread, This is my body; and the cup, This is my blood of the new testament
Study note. And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. (Matthew 26:26-28)
Lesson 5 · Matthew 26:36 (KJV)
Where did Jesus go to pray before His arrest?
Answer: To Gethsemane
Study note. Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. (Matthew 26:36)
Lesson 6 · Matthew 26:39 (KJV)
What did Jesus pray in Gethsemane?
Answer: O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt
Study note. And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. (Matthew 26:39)
Lesson 7 · Matthew 26:48 (KJV)
Who betrayed Jesus with a kiss?
Answer: Judas Iscariot
Study note. Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast. And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him. (Matthew 26:48-49)
Lesson 8 · Luke 23:18 (KJV)
What did the people cry when Pilate asked what to do with Jesus?
Answer: Let him be crucified
Study note. And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas... And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. (Luke 23:18, 23)
Lesson 9 · Matthew 27:45 (KJV)
What happened at the sixth hour?
Answer: There was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour
Study note. Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour. (Matthew 27:45)
Lesson 10 · Matthew 28:5 (KJV)
What did the angel say at the empty tomb?
Answer: Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said
Study note. And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. (Matthew 28:5-6)
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 holy week 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?