Mercy Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on mercy 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 · Psalms 136:1 (KJV)
What does Psalm 136 repeat in every verse?
Answer: For his mercy endureth for ever
Study note. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever… repeated twenty-six times.
Lesson 2 · Luke 18:13 (KJV)
What did the publican say at the temple?
Answer: God be merciful to me a sinner
Study note. And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
Lesson 3 · Lamentations 3:22 (KJV)
What does Lamentations 3:22-23 say about God's mercies?
Answer: They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness
Study note. It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
Lesson 4 · Matthew 5:7 (KJV)
What does Matthew 5:7 say about the merciful?
Answer: They shall obtain mercy
Study note. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Lesson 5 · Luke 10:33 (KJV)
Who showed mercy to the wounded traveller in the parable of the Good Samaritan?
Answer: The Samaritan
Study note. But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him.
Lesson 6 · Ephesians 2:4 (KJV)
What does Ephesians 2:4-5 say God is rich in?
Answer: Mercy, and for his great love wherewith he loved us, even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ
Study note. But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)
Lesson 7 · Hosea 6:6 (KJV)
What does Hosea 6:6 say God desires?
Answer: Mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings
Study note. For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Lesson 8 · Hebrews 4:16 (KJV)
What does Hebrews 4:16 say we may obtain?
Answer: Mercy, and find grace to help in time of need
Study note. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Lesson 9 · Luke 15:18 (KJV)
What did the prodigal son ask his father for?
Answer: Make me as one of thy hired servants
Study note. I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.
Lesson 10 · James 2:13 (KJV)
What does James 2:13 say about judgment and mercy?
Answer: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment
Study note. For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.
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 mercy 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?