Joseph of Arimathea Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on joseph of arimathea 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 · Matthew 27:57 (KJV)
From what city was Joseph?
Answer: Arimathaea
Study note. Matthew 27:57 (KJV) — 'There came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph.'
Lesson 2 · Matthew 27:57 (KJV)
What is Joseph called in Matthew's gospel?
Answer: A rich man
Study note. Matthew 27:57 (KJV) — 'There came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph.'
Lesson 3 · Mark 15:43 (KJV)
What council was Joseph a part of, according to Mark?
Answer: The Sanhedrin (an honourable counsellor)
Study note. Mark 15:43 (KJV) — 'Joseph of Arimathaea, an honourable counsellor.'
Lesson 4 · Mark 15:43 (KJV)
What did Joseph ask Pilate for?
Answer: The body of Jesus
Study note. Mark 15:43 (KJV) — He 'went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus.'
Lesson 5 · Matthew 27:59 (KJV)
What did Joseph wrap Jesus' body in?
Answer: A clean linen cloth
Study note. Matthew 27:59 (KJV) — 'He wrapped it in a clean linen cloth.'
Lesson 6 · Matthew 27:60 (KJV)
Where did Joseph lay the body of Jesus?
Answer: In his own new tomb
Study note. Matthew 27:60 (KJV) — 'Laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock.'
Lesson 7 · John 19:38 (KJV)
John says Joseph was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly because of what?
Answer: Fear of the Jews
Study note. John 19:38 (KJV) — 'Being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews.'
Lesson 8 · John 19:39 (KJV)
Who helped Joseph prepare Jesus' body for burial?
Answer: Nicodemus
Study note. John 19:39 (KJV) — 'There came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night.'
Lesson 9 · Matthew 27:60 (KJV)
What did Joseph roll to the door of the sepulchre?
Answer: A great stone
Study note. Matthew 27:60 (KJV) — 'He rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulchre.'
Lesson 10 · Luke 23:51 (KJV)
Luke says Joseph was waiting for what?
Answer: The kingdom of God
Study note. Luke 23:51 (KJV) — He 'also himself waited for the kingdom of God.'
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 joseph of arimathea 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?