Labor Day Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on labor 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 · Ecclesiastes 9:10 (KJV)
What does Ecclesiastes 9:10 say about work?
Answer: Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might
Study note. Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest. (Ecclesiastes 9:10)
Lesson 2 · Colossians 3:23 (KJV)
What does Colossians 3:23 say about doing work?
Answer: 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. (Colossians 3:23)
Lesson 3 · Colossians 3:24 (KJV)
What reward does Colossians 3:24 promise?
Answer: The reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ
Study note. Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. (Colossians 3:24)
Lesson 4 · Proverbs 14:23 (KJV)
What does Proverbs 14:23 say about labour?
Answer: In all labour there is profit
Study note. In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury. (Proverbs 14:23)
Lesson 5 · Exodus 20:8 (KJV)
What commandment concerns labour and rest?
Answer: Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy
Study note. Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work. (Exodus 20:8-9)
Lesson 6 · 2 Thessalonians 3:10 (KJV)
What does 2 Thessalonians 3:10 say about those who will not work?
Answer: Neither should he eat
Study note. For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. (2 Thessalonians 3:10)
Lesson 7 · Proverbs 6:6 (KJV)
What does Proverbs 6:6-8 say the ant teaches?
Answer: To prepare her meat in the summer, and gather her food in the harvest
Study note. Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest. (Proverbs 6:6-8)
Lesson 8 · Psalms 128:2 (KJV)
What does Psalm 128:2 say about eating the labour of one's hands?
Answer: Happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee
Study note. For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee. (Psalm 128:2)
Lesson 9 · 1 Corinthians 15:58 (KJV)
What does 1 Corinthians 15:58 say about labour in the Lord?
Answer: It is not in vain
Study note. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. (1 Corinthians 15:58)
Lesson 10 · 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV)
What kind of workmen does 2 Timothy 2:15 call believers to be?
Answer: Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed
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)
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 labor 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?