Resurrection & Ascension Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on resurrection & ascension 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 28:6 (KJV)
On what day did Jesus rise from the dead?
Answer: The third day
Study note. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
Lesson 2 · John 20:18 (KJV)
Who was the first to see the risen Christ?
Answer: Mary Magdalene
Study note. Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord.
Lesson 3 · Luke 24:4 (KJV)
How many angels were seen in the tomb by the women?
Answer: Two
Study note. Two men stood by them in shining garments.
Lesson 4 · Luke 24:18 (KJV)
Who did Jesus appear to on the road to Emmaus?
Answer: Cleopas and another disciple
Study note. One of them, whose name was Cleopas… while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them.
Lesson 5 · Luke 24:30 (KJV)
What did Jesus do at the table in Emmaus?
Answer: He took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them
Study note. He took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them. And their eyes were opened, and they knew him.
Lesson 6 · Luke 24:39 (KJV)
What did Jesus show the disciples to prove He was not a spirit?
Answer: All of the above
Study note. Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself… handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones… And he took it, and did eat before them.
Lesson 7 · Acts 1:3 (KJV)
For how many days did Jesus appear to the disciples after His resurrection?
Answer: Forty days
Study note. Being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God.
Lesson 8 · Luke 24:50 (KJV)
Where did the Ascension take place?
Answer: The Mount of Olives
Study note. He led them out as far as to Bethany… while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.
Lesson 9 · Acts 1:11 (KJV)
What promise did the angels give after Jesus was taken up?
Answer: He will return in like manner
Study note. This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.
Lesson 10 · Luke 24:49 (KJV)
What did Jesus command the disciples to do after the Ascension?
Answer: Tarry in Jerusalem for the promise of the Father
Study note. Tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.
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 resurrection & ascension 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?