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    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

    1. 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.

      Read John 14:16 (KJV) →

    2. 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.

      Read Acts 2:1 (KJV) →

    3. 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.

      Read Luke 3:22 (KJV) →

    4. 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…

      Read Galatians 5:22 (KJV) →

    5. 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.

      Read Galatians 5:22 (KJV) →

    6. 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.

      Read Acts 2:3 (KJV) →

    7. Lesson 7 · 1 Thessalonians 5:19 (KJV)

      'Quench not the ___.'

      Answer: Spirit

      Study note. 1 Thessalonians 5:19.

      Read 1 Thessalonians 5:19 (KJV) →

    8. 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.

      Read Acts 5:4 (KJV) →

    9. Lesson 9 · Romans 8:26 (KJV)

      The Holy Spirit ___ for us with groanings.

      Answer: intercedes

      Study note. The Spirit itself maketh intercession for us.

      Read Romans 8:26 (KJV) →

    10. 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.

      Read John 16:14 (KJV) →

    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

    1. Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
    2. How does holy spirit point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
    3. Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
    4. Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?