Holy Spirit — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on holy spirit, 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 · John 14:16 (KJV)
What name does Jesus give the Holy Ghost in John 14?
Answer: Comforter
Study note. I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter.
Lesson 2 · Acts 2:1 (KJV)
On what day was the Holy Ghost poured out on the church?
Answer: Pentecost
Study note. When the day of Pentecost was fully come.
Lesson 3 · Luke 3:22 (KJV)
How did the Spirit descend on Jesus at his baptism?
Answer: Like a dove
Study note. The Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove.
Lesson 4 · Galatians 5:22 (KJV)
What is the first listed fruit of the Spirit?
Answer: Love
Study note. The fruit of the Spirit is love…
Lesson 5 · Galatians 5:22 (KJV)
How many fruits of the Spirit are listed in Galatians 5:22-23?
Answer: 9
Study note. Love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance.
Lesson 6 · Acts 2:3 (KJV)
What did the Spirit appear as on the disciples at Pentecost?
Answer: Cloven tongues like as of fire
Study note. Cloven tongues like as of fire… sat upon each of them.
Lesson 7 · 1 Thessalonians 5:19 (KJV)
'Quench not the ___.'
Answer: Spirit
Study note. 1 Thessalonians 5:19.
Lesson 8 · Acts 5:4 (KJV)
What did Peter call lying to the Holy Ghost in Acts 5?
Answer: Lying to God
Study note. Thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.
Lesson 9 · Romans 8:26 (KJV)
The Holy Spirit ___ for us with groanings.
Answer: intercedes
Study note. The Spirit itself maketh intercession for us.
Lesson 10 · John 16:14 (KJV)
Who is the Holy Spirit said to glorify?
Answer: The Son
Study note. He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine.
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 spirit 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?