Mary Magdalene — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on mary magdalene, 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 8:2 (KJV)
From what town did Mary take her name?
Answer: Magdala
Study note. Mary called Magdalene — that is, of Magdala on the shore of Galilee.
Lesson 2 · Luke 8:2 (KJV)
How many devils had Jesus cast out of Mary Magdalene?
Answer: Seven
Study note. Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils.
Lesson 3 · John 19:25 (KJV)
Where was Mary Magdalene during the crucifixion?
Answer: Standing by the cross
Study note. Now there stood by the cross of Jesus… Mary Magdalene.
Lesson 4 · Mark 15:47 (KJV)
What did Mary do after Jesus' burial?
Answer: Beheld the sepulchre and how His body was laid
Study note. And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses beheld where he was laid.
Lesson 5 · John 20:1 (KJV)
On what day did Mary go to the tomb?
Answer: The first day of the week
Study note. The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early.
Lesson 6 · John 20:1 (KJV)
What did she find at the tomb?
Answer: The stone rolled away
Study note. And seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.
Lesson 7 · John 20:15 (KJV)
Whom did Mary first suppose Jesus to be?
Answer: The gardener
Study note. She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir…
Lesson 8 · John 20:16 (KJV)
What word did Jesus speak that she recognized Him by?
Answer: Mary
Study note. Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith… Rabboni.
Lesson 9 · John 20:16 (KJV)
What title did she call Jesus when she recognized Him?
Answer: Rabboni
Study note. Rabboni; which is to say, Master.
Lesson 10 · John 20:17 (KJV)
What did Jesus tell her to do after the resurrection?
Answer: Go and tell His brethren
Study note. Go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father.
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 mary magdalene 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?