Matthew — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on matthew, 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 1:1 (KJV)
Matthew opens with whose genealogy?
Answer: Jesus Christ
Study note. The book of the generation of Jesus Christ.
Lesson 2 · Matthew 2:1 (KJV)
Who visited the young child Jesus with gifts?
Answer: Wise men from the east
Study note. There came wise men from the east to Jerusalem.
Lesson 3 · Matthew 5:1 (KJV)
Where did Jesus deliver the Beatitudes?
Answer: A mountain
Study note. He went up into a mountain… and taught them.
Lesson 4 · Matthew 5:5 (KJV)
'Blessed are the ___, for they shall inherit the earth.'
Answer: meek
Study note. Matthew 5:5.
Lesson 5 · Matthew 6:9 (KJV)
What prayer did Jesus teach in Matthew 6?
Answer: The Lord's Prayer
Study note. After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father…
Lesson 6 · Matthew 14:28 (KJV)
Who walked on the water toward Jesus?
Answer: Peter
Study note. Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come.
Lesson 7 · Matthew 16:18 (KJV)
Whom did Jesus call 'this rock'?
Answer: Peter
Study note. Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church.
Lesson 8 · Matthew 26:15 (KJV)
Who betrayed Jesus for how many pieces of silver?
Answer: 30
Study note. And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.
Lesson 9 · Matthew 28:19 (KJV)
What is the Great Commission?
Answer: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations
Study note. Matthew 28:19.
Lesson 10
How many chapters are in Matthew?
Answer: 28
Study note. The Gospel of Matthew has 28 chapters.
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 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?