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    Old Testament — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on old 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 · Genesis 2:7 (KJV)

      Who was the first man created by God?

      Answer: Adam

      Study note. And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground.

      Read Genesis 2:7 (KJV) →

    2. Lesson 2 · Genesis 7:12 (KJV)

      How many days and nights did it rain during the Flood?

      Answer: 40

      Study note. And the rain was upon the earth forty days and forty nights.

      Read Genesis 7:12 (KJV) →

    3. Lesson 3 · Exodus 3 (KJV)

      Who led the Israelites out of Egypt?

      Answer: Moses

      Study note. Moses was commissioned by God at the burning bush to bring Israel out of bondage.

      Read Exodus 3 (KJV) →

    4. Lesson 4 · Exodus 19:3 (KJV)

      On which mountain did Moses receive the Ten Commandments?

      Answer: Mount Sinai

      Study note. And Moses went up unto God upon mount Sinai.

      Read Exodus 19:3 (KJV) →

    5. Lesson 5 · 1 Samuel 17:50 (KJV)

      Who defeated Goliath with a sling and a stone?

      Answer: David

      Study note. So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone.

      Read 1 Samuel 17:50 (KJV) →

    6. Lesson 6 · 2 Kings 2:11 (KJV)

      Which prophet was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind?

      Answer: Elijah

      Study note. Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.

      Read 2 Kings 2:11 (KJV) →

    7. Lesson 7 · Genesis 41 (KJV)

      Who interpreted Pharaoh's dreams of seven cows and seven ears of corn?

      Answer: Joseph

      Study note. Joseph interpreted the dreams as seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine.

      Read Genesis 41 (KJV) →

    8. Lesson 8 · Jonah 1:17 (KJV)

      Who was swallowed by a great fish?

      Answer: Jonah

      Study note. Now the LORD had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah.

      Read Jonah 1:17 (KJV) →

    9. Lesson 9

      How many books are in the Old Testament (KJV)?

      Answer: 39

      Study note. The Protestant Old Testament contains 39 books, from Genesis to Malachi.

    10. Lesson 10 · Genesis 1:1 (KJV)

      Which book begins, 'In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth'?

      Answer: Genesis

      Study note. Genesis 1:1 is the opening verse of the Bible.

      Read Genesis 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 old 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?