Parable of the Net — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on parable of the net, 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 13:47 (KJV)
What is the kingdom of heaven likened unto?
Answer: A net cast into the sea
Study note. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind. (Matthew 13:47)
Lesson 2 · Matthew 13:47 (KJV)
Where was the net cast?
Answer: Into the sea
Study note. A net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind. (Matthew 13:47)
Lesson 3 · Matthew 13:47 (KJV)
What did the net gather?
Answer: Every kind
Study note. Gathered of every kind. (Matthew 13:47)
Lesson 4 · Matthew 13:48 (KJV)
What did the fishermen do when the net was full?
Answer: Drew it to shore, and sat down to sort
Study note. Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away. (Matthew 13:48)
Lesson 5 · Matthew 13:48 (KJV)
What happened to the good fish?
Answer: Gathered into vessels
Study note. Gathered the good into vessels. (Matthew 13:48)
Lesson 6 · Matthew 13:48 (KJV)
What happened to the bad fish?
Answer: Cast away
Study note. But cast the bad away. (Matthew 13:48)
Lesson 7 · Matthew 13:49 (KJV)
When will the angels come forth?
Answer: At the end of the world
Study note. So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth. (Matthew 13:49)
Lesson 8 · Matthew 13:49 (KJV)
What will the angels do at the end of the world?
Answer: Sever the wicked from among the just
Study note. And sever the wicked from among the just. (Matthew 13:49)
Lesson 9 · Matthew 13:50 (KJV)
What will happen to the wicked?
Answer: Cast into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth
Study note. And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. (Matthew 13:50)
Lesson 10 · Matthew 13:43 (KJV)
What will the righteous do?
Answer: Shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father
Study note. Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. (Matthew 13:43)
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 parable of the net 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?