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    Peter the Apostle — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on peter 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

    1. Lesson 1 · Luke 5:10 (KJV)

      What was Peter's occupation when Jesus called him?

      Answer: Fisherman

      Study note. And Jesus said unto Simon… from henceforth thou shalt catch men.

      Read Luke 5:10 (KJV) →

    2. Lesson 2 · Luke 6:14 (KJV)

      What was Peter's original name?

      Answer: Simon

      Study note. Simon, whom he also named Peter.

      Read Luke 6:14 (KJV) →

    3. Lesson 3 · Matthew 16:16 (KJV)

      What did Peter confess Jesus to be?

      Answer: The Christ, the Son of the living God

      Study note. Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.

      Read Matthew 16:16 (KJV) →

    4. Lesson 4 · Matthew 14:29 (KJV)

      On what did Peter briefly walk before sinking?

      Answer: The Sea of Galilee

      Study note. Peter… walked on the water, to go to Jesus.

      Read Matthew 14:29 (KJV) →

    5. Lesson 5 · Matthew 26:75 (KJV)

      How many times did Peter deny Jesus?

      Answer: Three times

      Study note. Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.

      Read Matthew 26:75 (KJV) →

    6. Lesson 6 · Acts 2:1 (KJV)

      On what day did Peter preach and 3,000 souls were saved?

      Answer: Pentecost

      Study note. And when the day of Pentecost was fully come.

      Read Acts 2:1 (KJV) →

    7. Lesson 7 · Acts 10:1 (KJV)

      Whom did God send Peter to as the first Gentile convert?

      Answer: Cornelius

      Study note. There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius.

      Read Acts 10:1 (KJV) →

    8. Lesson 8 · Acts 10:11 (KJV)

      What vision prepared Peter to receive Gentiles?

      Answer: A sheet of unclean animals

      Study note. And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending… as a great sheet.

      Read Acts 10:11 (KJV) →

    9. Lesson 9 · Acts 12:7 (KJV)

      Who freed Peter from prison in Jerusalem?

      Answer: An angel of the Lord

      Study note. Behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him.

      Read Acts 12:7 (KJV) →

    10. Lesson 10

      How many epistles did Peter write?

      Answer: 2

      Study note. 1 Peter and 2 Peter — two New Testament letters bear his name.

    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 peter the apostle 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?