John — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on john, 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 1:1 (KJV)
How does the Gospel of John begin?
Answer: In the beginning was the Word
Study note. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God.
Lesson 2 · John 2:11 (KJV)
What was Jesus' first miracle in John?
Answer: Turning water into wine
Study note. This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee.
Lesson 3 · John 3:3 (KJV)
To whom did Jesus say, 'Ye must be born again'?
Answer: Nicodemus
Study note. There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus.
Lesson 4 · John 4:6 (KJV)
Where did Jesus meet the Samaritan woman?
Answer: Jacob's well
Study note. Now Jacob's well was there. Jesus… sat thus on the well.
Lesson 5
How many 'I am' sayings appear in John? (Famous ones)
Answer: 7
Study note. Bread of life, light of the world, door, good shepherd, resurrection, way, true vine.
Lesson 6 · John 11:43 (KJV)
Whom did Jesus raise from the dead in John 11?
Answer: Lazarus
Study note. Lazarus, come forth.
Lesson 7 · John 13:5 (KJV)
What did Jesus wash at the Last Supper?
Answer: Disciples' feet
Study note. He… began to wash the disciples' feet.
Lesson 8 · John 14:6 (KJV)
'I am the way, the truth, and the ___.'
Answer: life
Study note. John 14:6.
Lesson 9 · John 14:26 (KJV)
Whom does Jesus call 'the Comforter'?
Answer: The Holy Ghost
Study note. The Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send.
Lesson 10 · John 19:30 (KJV)
What were Jesus' last words on the cross in John?
Answer: It is finished
Study note. He said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.
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 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?