Mary, Mother of Jesus — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on mary, mother of jesus, 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 1:26 (KJV)
Which angel announced Jesus' birth to Mary?
Answer: Gabriel
Study note. And the angel Gabriel was sent from God.
Lesson 2 · Luke 1:27 (KJV)
To whom was Mary espoused?
Answer: Joseph
Study note. To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph.
Lesson 3 · Luke 1:40 (KJV)
Whom did Mary visit, who was carrying John the Baptist?
Answer: Elisabeth
Study note. And Mary arose… and went… unto the house of… Elisabeth.
Lesson 4 · Luke 1:46 (KJV)
What is Mary's song of praise commonly called?
Answer: The Magnificat
Study note. My soul doth magnify the Lord… (Magnificat).
Lesson 5 · Luke 2:7 (KJV)
Where did Mary give birth to Jesus?
Answer: A stable (manger) in Bethlehem
Study note. And laid him in a manger; because there was no room.
Lesson 6 · Matthew 2:13 (KJV)
To what country did Mary and Joseph flee with Jesus?
Answer: Egypt
Study note. Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt.
Lesson 7 · John 2:1 (KJV)
Where did Jesus perform His first miracle at Mary's prompting?
Answer: A wedding in Cana
Study note. There was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there.
Lesson 8 · John 2:5 (KJV)
What did Mary tell the servants at Cana?
Answer: Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it
Study note. His mother saith… Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.
Lesson 9 · John 19:27 (KJV)
Who did Jesus commit Mary's care to from the cross?
Answer: John the beloved disciple
Study note. Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother!
Lesson 10 · Acts 1:14 (KJV)
Where was Mary gathered with the disciples after the Ascension?
Answer: The upper room in Jerusalem
Study note. These all continued… in prayer… with Mary the mother of Jesus.
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, mother of jesus 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?