Matthew the Apostle Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on matthew the apostle 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 9:9 (KJV)
What was Matthew's occupation before following Jesus?
Answer: A publican / tax collector sitting at the receipt of custom
Study note. And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.
Lesson 2 · Matthew 9:9 (KJV)
What did Matthew do immediately after Jesus called him?
Answer: He arose, followed him, and made him a great feast in his own house
Study note. And he arose, and followed him. And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples.
Lesson 3 · Mark 2:14 (KJV)
What is another name for Matthew?
Answer: Levi the son of Alphaeus
Study note. Mark 2:14 calls him Levi the son of Alphaeus, while Matthew uses his Greek name.
Lesson 4 · Matthew 9:11 (KJV)
Why did the Pharisees murmur at Matthew's feast?
Answer: Because Jesus ate with publicans and sinners
Study note. And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners?
Lesson 5 · Matthew 9:12 (KJV)
What did Jesus say He came to do?
Answer: To call sinners to repentance
Study note. But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick. But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Lesson 6
Which Gospel did Matthew write?
Answer: The Gospel of Matthew
Study note. Matthew wrote the first Gospel, emphasising Jesus as the Messiah and King of the Jews, with extensive references to fulfilled prophecy.
Lesson 7 · Matthew 1:1 (KJV)
How does Matthew's Gospel begin?
Answer: The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham
Study note. The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
Lesson 8 · Matthew 10:2 (KJV)
What group was Matthew part of?
Answer: The twelve apostles
Study note. Matthew was one of the twelve apostles, called directly by Jesus despite his despised profession.
Lesson 9 · Matthew 9:9 (KJV)
What was a publican?
Answer: A tax collector for Rome, despised by Jews
Study note. Publicans were Jews who collected taxes for Rome, often adding their own profit, making them despised as traitors and sinners.
Lesson 10 · Matthew 9:9 (KJV)
What does Matthew's conversion demonstrate?
Answer: That Jesus transforms lives and calls the despised to follow Him
Study note. Matthew left a lucrative, despised career to follow Jesus — a powerful testimony that no one is beyond the reach of grace.
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 matthew the apostle 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?