Peter Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on peter bible, 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 16:17 (KJV)
What was Peter's original name?
Answer: Simon, the son of Jona / Jonas / Barjona
Study note. And Jesus said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
Lesson 2 · Matthew 4:18 (KJV)
What was Peter's occupation?
Answer: A fisherman
Study note. And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
Lesson 3 · Matthew 14:28 (KJV)
What did Peter do when Jesus walked on water?
Answer: He asked Jesus to bid him come, walked on water briefly, then doubted and began to sink
Study note. And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.
Lesson 4 · Matthew 16:16 (KJV)
What did Peter confess at Caesarea Philippi?
Answer: Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God
Study note. And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
Lesson 5 · Matthew 16:18 (KJV)
What did Jesus say He would build upon this rock?
Answer: His church, and the gates of hell would not prevail against it
Study note. And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Lesson 6 · Matthew 17:4 (KJV)
What did Peter do at the Mount of Transfiguration?
Answer: He suggested building three tabernacles for Jesus, Moses, and Elijah
Study note. Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.
Lesson 7 · Matthew 26:75 (KJV)
How many times did Peter deny Jesus?
Answer: Thrice / three times
Study note. And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.
Lesson 8 · John 21:15 (KJV)
What did Jesus ask Peter three times by the sea of Tiberias?
Answer: Lovest thou me?
Study note. So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.
Lesson 9 · Acts 2:22 (KJV)
What did Peter preach at Pentecost?
Answer: Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words… God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ
Study note. Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know… Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.
Lesson 10 · Acts 12:7 (KJV)
How did Peter escape from prison in Acts 12?
Answer: An angel of the Lord struck him on the side, raised him up, and led him out past the guards and the iron gate that opened of its own accord
Study note. And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands… And when they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord.
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 bible 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?