Raising the Dead Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on raising the dead 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 · 1 Kings 17:22 (KJV)
Whose son did Elijah raise from the dead at Zarephath?
Answer: The widow's son
Study note. The soul of the child came into him again, and he revived.
Lesson 2 · 2 Kings 4:35 (KJV)
How did Elisha raise the Shunammite's son?
Answer: By laying upon him and stretching himself out
Study note. Elisha… lay upon the child… and the child sneezed seven times, and the child opened his eyes.
Lesson 3 · Matthew 9:25 (KJV)
Whose daughter did Jesus raise from the dead?
Answer: Jairus' daughter
Study note. Jesus… took her by the hand, and the maid arose.
Lesson 4 · Mark 5:42 (KJV)
How old was Jairus' daughter?
Answer: Twelve
Study note. Thy daughter is dead… the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth… he took her by the hand, and the maid arose.
Lesson 5 · Luke 7:12 (KJV)
Whose son did Jesus raise at the gate of the city of Nain?
Answer: A widow's
Study note. A dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow.
Lesson 6 · Luke 7:14 (KJV)
What did Jesus say to the widow's son?
Answer: Young man, I say unto thee, Arise
Study note. Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak.
Lesson 7 · John 11:14 (KJV)
How long had Lazarus been in the tomb?
Answer: Four days
Study note. Lazarus is dead… he hath been dead four days.
Lesson 8 · John 11:25 (KJV)
What did Jesus say before calling Lazarus?
Answer: Both
Study note. Jesus said… I am the resurrection, and the life… cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.
Lesson 9 · Acts 9:40 (KJV)
Who was raised from the dead by Peter at Lydda?
Answer: Tabitha / Dorcas
Study note. Peter… kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes.
Lesson 10 · Acts 20:10 (KJV)
Who fell from a window and was raised by Paul at Troas?
Answer: Eutychus
Study note. Paul went down, and fell on him, and embracing him said, Trouble not yourselves; for his life is in him.
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 raising the dead 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?