John the Baptist — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on john the baptist, 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 · Luke 1:13 (KJV)
Who were John the Baptist's parents?
Answer: Zacharias and Elisabeth
Study note. And his wife Elisabeth… shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.
Lesson 2 · Luke 1:19 (KJV)
Which angel announced John's birth?
Answer: Gabriel
Study note. I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God.
Lesson 3 · Matthew 3:4 (KJV)
What was John's clothing made of?
Answer: Camel's hair
Study note. And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair.
Lesson 4 · Matthew 3:4 (KJV)
What did John eat in the wilderness?
Answer: Locusts and wild honey
Study note. And his meat was locusts and wild honey.
Lesson 5 · Matthew 3:3 (KJV)
What prophet foretold John as 'the voice of one crying in the wilderness'?
Answer: Isaiah
Study note. This is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias.
Lesson 6 · Matthew 3:6 (KJV)
In what river did John baptize?
Answer: Jordan
Study note. And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.
Lesson 7 · John 1:29 (KJV)
What did John call Jesus when he saw Him coming?
Answer: The Lamb of God
Study note. Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.
Lesson 8 · Matthew 14:3 (KJV)
What ruler imprisoned John?
Answer: Herod Antipas
Study note. For Herod… had bound him in prison for Herodias' sake.
Lesson 9 · Matthew 14:6 (KJV)
Whose daughter danced and asked for John's head?
Answer: Herodias's
Study note. The daughter of… Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.
Lesson 10 · Matthew 11:11 (KJV)
How did Jesus describe John?
Answer: Greater than any born of women
Study note. Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist.
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 baptist 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?