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
Lesson 1
How many books are in the New Testament?
Answer: 27
Study note. The New Testament contains 27 books, from Matthew to Revelation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 new testament 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?