John the Apostle — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on john the apostle, 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 · Matthew 4:21 (KJV)
Who was John's father?
Answer: Zebedee
Study note. James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother.
Lesson 2 · Matthew 4:21 (KJV)
Who was John's brother, also an apostle?
Answer: James
Study note. James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother.
Lesson 3 · Mark 3:17 (KJV)
What name did Jesus give James and John?
Answer: Boanerges — sons of thunder
Study note. He surnamed them Boanerges, which is, The sons of thunder.
Lesson 4 · John 13:23 (KJV)
How does John's gospel describe him?
Answer: The disciple whom Jesus loved
Study note. There was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
Lesson 5 · John 19:26 (KJV)
To whom did Jesus from the cross commit His mother?
Answer: John
Study note. He saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother!
Lesson 6 · John 20:4 (KJV)
Who outran Peter to the empty tomb?
Answer: The other disciple (John)
Study note. And the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre.
Lesson 7 · Revelation 1:9 (KJV)
On what isle did John receive the Revelation?
Answer: Patmos
Study note. I John… was in the isle that is called Patmos.
Lesson 8 · John 1:1 (KJV)
How does John's gospel open?
Answer: In the beginning was the Word
Study note. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Lesson 9 · John 3:16 (KJV)
What well-known verse on God's love did John record?
Answer: John 3:16
Study note. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son.
Lesson 10 · 1 John 4:8 (KJV)
How does 1 John define God?
Answer: God is love
Study note. He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
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 john the apostle 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?