Joseph of Nazareth Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on joseph of nazareth 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 1:19 (KJV)
How is Joseph described in Matthew 1:19?
Answer: A just man, and not willing to make her a publick example
Study note. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.
Lesson 2 · Matthew 1:20 (KJV)
Who appeared to Joseph in a dream?
Answer: The angel of the Lord
Study note. But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife.
Lesson 3 · Matthew 1:21 (KJV)
What was Joseph told to name the child?
Answer: Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins
Study note. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
Lesson 4 · Matthew 1:24 (KJV)
What did Joseph do when he woke from his dream?
Answer: He did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife
Study note. Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife.
Lesson 5 · Luke 2:4 (KJV)
Where did Joseph take Mary to be taxed?
Answer: Bethlehem, the city of David
Study note. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem.
Lesson 6 · Matthew 2:13 (KJV)
Why did Joseph flee to Egypt with Mary and Jesus?
Answer: Because Herod sought the young child to destroy him
Study note. When they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.
Lesson 7 · Matthew 2:15 (KJV)
How long did Joseph stay in Egypt?
Answer: Until the death of Herod
Study note. And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son.
Lesson 8 · Matthew 2:23 (KJV)
Where did Joseph settle after returning from Egypt?
Answer: Nazareth, in Galilee
Study note. And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene.
Lesson 9 · Matthew 13:55 (KJV)
What was Joseph's occupation?
Answer: A carpenter
Study note. Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?
Lesson 10 · Matthew 2:14 (KJV)
What does Joseph's response to the angel show?
Answer: Prompt obedience and faith in God's word
Study note. Joseph obeyed the angel immediately each time — taking Mary as his wife, fleeing to Egypt, and returning to Nazareth — demonstrating quiet, faithful obedience.
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 nazareth 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?