Jairus Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on jairus 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 · Mark 5:22 (KJV)
What office did Jairus hold?
Answer: One of the rulers of the synagogue
Study note. And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet. (Mark 5:22)
Lesson 2 · Mark 5:22 (KJV)
What did Jairus do when he saw Jesus?
Answer: He fell at his feet
Study note. ...when he saw him, he fell at his feet. (Mark 5:22)
Lesson 3 · Mark 5:23 (KJV)
What was wrong with his daughter?
Answer: She lieth at the point of death
Study note. And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live. (Mark 5:23)
Lesson 4 · Mark 5:42 (KJV)
How old was Jairus' daughter?
Answer: About twelve years
Study note. And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. (Mark 5:42)
Lesson 5 · Mark 5:25 (KJV)
Who interrupted Jesus on the way?
Answer: A woman with an issue of blood
Study note. And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years... came in the press behind, and touched his garment. (Mark 5:25, 27)
Lesson 6 · Mark 5:35 (KJV)
What word came to Jairus while Jesus spoke?
Answer: Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?
Study note. While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue's house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further? (Mark 5:35)
Lesson 7 · Mark 5:36 (KJV)
What did Jesus say to Jairus?
Answer: Be not afraid, only believe
Study note. As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe. (Mark 5:36)
Lesson 8 · Mark 5:37 (KJV)
Whom did Jesus take with Him into the house?
Answer: Peter, James, and John
Study note. And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James. (Mark 5:37)
Lesson 9 · Mark 5:41 (KJV)
What did Jesus say to the damsel?
Answer: Talitha cumi... Damsel, I say unto thee, arise
Study note. And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise. (Mark 5:41)
Lesson 10 · Mark 5:43 (KJV)
What did Jesus command after she rose?
Answer: Something should be given her to eat
Study note. And he charged them straitly that no man should know it; and commanded that something should be given her to eat. (Mark 5:43)
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 jairus 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?