Paul the Apostle — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on paul the apostle, 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 · Acts 13:9 (KJV)
What was Paul's name before his conversion?
Answer: Saul
Study note. Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost.
Lesson 2 · Acts 9:3 (KJV)
On the road to what city was Paul converted?
Answer: Damascus
Study note. And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus.
Lesson 3 · Acts 9:17 (KJV)
Who restored Paul's sight after his conversion?
Answer: Ananias
Study note. And Ananias… putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul.
Lesson 4 · Acts 21:39 (KJV)
Which city was Paul originally from?
Answer: Tarsus
Study note. I am a man which am a Jew of Tarsus, a city in Cilicia.
Lesson 5 · Acts 13:2 (KJV)
Who was Paul's first missionary companion?
Answer: Barnabas
Study note. The Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul.
Lesson 6 · 2 Corinthians 12:7 (KJV)
What 'thorn in the flesh' did Paul mention?
Answer: A messenger of Satan
Study note. The messenger of Satan to buffet me.
Lesson 7 · 2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)
To whom did Paul write, 'I have kept the faith'?
Answer: Timothy
Study note. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.
Lesson 8 · Acts 17:22 (KJV)
In what city did Paul reason with philosophers on Mars' Hill?
Answer: Athens
Study note. Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill.
Lesson 9 · Acts 18:3 (KJV)
What occupation did Paul practice while ministering?
Answer: Tentmaker
Study note. He abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.
Lesson 10 · Acts 28:14 (KJV)
To what city was Paul taken as a prisoner to appeal to Caesar?
Answer: Rome
Study note. So we went toward Rome.
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 paul the apostle 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?