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
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.
Lesson 2 · Luke 6:14 (KJV)
What was Peter's original name?
Answer: Simon
Study note. Simon, whom he also named Peter.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does peter 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?