Matthias Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on matthias 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 · Acts 1:25 (KJV)
Whose place did Matthias take?
Answer: Judas Iscariot
Study note. For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry... wherefore of these men which have companied with us... must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection. (Acts 1:17, 21-22)
Lesson 2 · Acts 1:15 (KJV)
Who proposed the choosing of a new apostle?
Answer: Peter
Study note. And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said... (Acts 1:15)
Lesson 3 · Acts 1:15 (KJV)
How many disciples were in the upper room when the choice was made?
Answer: About an hundred and twenty
Study note. (The number of names together were about an hundred and twenty,) (Acts 1:15)
Lesson 4 · Acts 1:21 (KJV)
What was the requirement for the new apostle?
Answer: One that had companied with them all the time the Lord Jesus went in and out among them
Study note. Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us. (Acts 1:21-22)
Lesson 5 · Acts 1:22 (KJV)
From when must the candidate have followed Jesus?
Answer: From the baptism of John
Study note. Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us. (Acts 1:22)
Lesson 6 · Acts 1:23 (KJV)
How many men did the disciples nominate?
Answer: Two
Study note. And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. (Acts 1:23)
Lesson 7 · Acts 1:23 (KJV)
Who was the other man considered?
Answer: Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus
Study note. And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. (Acts 1:23)
Lesson 8 · Acts 1:26 (KJV)
How was the apostle chosen?
Answer: They gave forth their lots
Study note. And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles. (Acts 1:26)
Lesson 9 · Acts 1:24 (KJV)
What did they pray before casting lots?
Answer: Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen
Study note. And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen. (Acts 1:24)
Lesson 10 · Acts 1:26 (KJV)
What happened to Matthias after the choice?
Answer: He was numbered with the eleven apostles
Study note. And the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles. (Acts 1:26)
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 matthias 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?