Parable of the Rich Fool — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on parable of the rich fool, 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 · Luke 12:13 (KJV)
Who asked Jesus to speak to his brother about the inheritance?
Answer: One of the company
Study note. One of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother.
Lesson 2 · Luke 12:15 (KJV)
What did Jesus warn them to beware of?
Answer: Covetousness
Study note. Beware of covetousness.
Lesson 3 · Luke 12:16 (KJV)
Whose ground brought forth plentifully?
Answer: A certain rich man's
Study note. The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully.
Lesson 4 · Luke 12:18 (KJV)
What did the rich man say within himself?
Answer: I will pull down my barns and build greater
Study note. I will pull down my barns, and build greater.
Lesson 5 · Luke 12:18 (KJV)
What did he plan to do with his goods?
Answer: Bestow all his fruits
Study note. There will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.
Lesson 6 · Luke 12:19 (KJV)
What did he say to his soul?
Answer: Take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry
Study note. Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.
Lesson 7 · Luke 12:20 (KJV)
What did God call him?
Answer: Thou fool
Study note. But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee.
Lesson 8 · Luke 12:20 (KJV)
When was his soul required?
Answer: This night
Study note. This night thy soul shall be required of thee.
Lesson 9 · Luke 12:21 (KJV)
What is the closing application?
Answer: So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God
Study note. So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.
Lesson 10 · Luke 12:33 (KJV)
Where did Jesus say to lay up treasure?
Answer: In heaven
Study note. Provide… a treasure in the heavens that faileth not.
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 rich fool 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?