Presidents' Day Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on presidents' 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 · Proverbs 8:15 (KJV)
What does Proverbs 8:15-16 say kings, princes, and nobles do by wisdom?
Answer: By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth
Study note. By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth. (Proverbs 8:15-16)
Lesson 2 · Proverbs 29:2 (KJV)
What does Proverbs 29:2 say when the righteous are in authority?
Answer: The people rejoice
Study note. When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. (Proverbs 29:2)
Lesson 3 · Romans 13:1 (KJV)
What does Romans 13:1 say about powers?
Answer: There is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God
Study note. Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. (Romans 13:1)
Lesson 4 · 1 Timothy 2:1 (KJV)
What does 1 Timothy 2:1-2 tell us to pray for?
Answer: Kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life
Study note. I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. (1 Timothy 2:1-2)
Lesson 5 · Proverbs 21:1 (KJV)
What does Proverbs 21:1 say about the king's heart?
Answer: The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will
Study note. The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. (Proverbs 21:1)
Lesson 6 · Titus 3:1 (KJV)
What does Titus 3:1 remind us to be subject to?
Answer: Principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work
Study note. Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work. (Titus 3:1)
Lesson 7 · 1 Peter 2:17 (KJV)
What does 1 Peter 2:17 say to honour?
Answer: The king
Study note. Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king. (1 Peter 2:17)
Lesson 8 · Proverbs 14:34 (KJV)
What does Proverbs 14:34 say righteousness exalteth?
Answer: A nation: but sin is a reproach to any people
Study note. Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. (Proverbs 14:34)
Lesson 9 · Deuteronomy 17:18 (KJV)
What does Deuteronomy 17:18-20 say the king should write?
Answer: A copy of this law in a book out of that which is before the priests the Levites
Study note. And it shall be, when he sitteth upon the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write him a copy of this law in a book out of that which is before the priests the Levites. (Deuteronomy 17:18)
Lesson 10 · Psalms 33:12 (KJV)
What does Psalm 33:12 say about the nation whose God is the LORD?
Answer: Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD
Study note. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance. (Psalm 33:12)
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 presidents' 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?