Skip to main content
    Back to quiz

    New Testament — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on new testament, 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

    1. Lesson 1

      How many books are in the New Testament?

      Answer: 27

      Study note. The New Testament contains 27 books, from Matthew to Revelation.

    2. Lesson 2 · Matthew 2:1 (KJV)

      In which town was Jesus born?

      Answer: Bethlehem

      Study note. Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king.

      Read Matthew 2:1 (KJV) →

    3. Lesson 3 · Matthew 3:13 (KJV)

      Who baptized Jesus in the river Jordan?

      Answer: John the Baptist

      Study note. Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.

      Read Matthew 3:13 (KJV) →

    4. Lesson 4 · Luke 6:13 (KJV)

      How many disciples did Jesus choose?

      Answer: 12

      Study note. And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve.

      Read Luke 6:13 (KJV) →

    5. Lesson 5 · Matthew 26:75 (KJV)

      Which apostle denied Jesus three times?

      Answer: Peter

      Study note. Peter denied the Lord three times before the cock crew.

      Read Matthew 26:75 (KJV) →

    6. Lesson 6

      Who wrote most of the New Testament epistles?

      Answer: Paul

      Study note. The apostle Paul wrote at least 13 of the New Testament letters.

    7. Lesson 7 · Matthew 5:1 (KJV)

      On what mountain did Jesus give the Sermon on the Mount?

      Answer: An unnamed mountain in Galilee

      Study note. And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain… and taught them.

      Read Matthew 5:1 (KJV) →

    8. Lesson 8 · John 1:1 (KJV)

      Which Gospel begins with 'In the beginning was the Word'?

      Answer: John

      Study note. John's Gospel opens with the eternal Word made flesh.

      Read John 1:1 (KJV) →

    9. Lesson 9 · Acts 2 (KJV)

      What event is recorded in the book of Acts chapter 2?

      Answer: Pentecost

      Study note. On the day of Pentecost the Holy Ghost was poured out upon the apostles.

      Read Acts 2 (KJV) →

    10. Lesson 10 · Revelation 1:1 (KJV)

      What is the last book of the Bible?

      Answer: Revelation

      Study note. The Revelation of Jesus Christ closes the canon of Scripture.

      Read Revelation 1:1 (KJV) →

    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

    1. Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
    2. How does new testament point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
    3. Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
    4. Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?