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    Prayer — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on prayer, 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 · Matthew 6:9 (KJV)

      Where is the Lord's Prayer first given?

      Answer: Matthew 6

      Study note. Our Father which art in heaven…

      Read Matthew 6:9 (KJV) →

    2. Lesson 2 · 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (KJV)

      'Pray without ___.'

      Answer: ceasing

      Study note. 1 Thessalonians 5:17.

      Read 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (KJV) →

    3. Lesson 3 · Daniel 6:10 (KJV)

      Who prayed three times a day with windows open?

      Answer: Daniel

      Study note. Daniel 6:10.

      Read Daniel 6:10 (KJV) →

    4. Lesson 4 · Matthew 26:36 (KJV)

      Where did Jesus pray in agony before the cross?

      Answer: Gethsemane

      Study note. Then cometh Jesus… unto a place called Gethsemane.

      Read Matthew 26:36 (KJV) →

    5. Lesson 5 · 1 Samuel 1:10 (KJV)

      Whose prayer in 1 Samuel 1 brought forth Samuel?

      Answer: Hannah

      Study note. Hannah… prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore.

      Read 1 Samuel 1:10 (KJV) →

    6. Lesson 6 · Matthew 7:7 (KJV)

      'Ask, and it shall be ___ you.'

      Answer: given

      Study note. Matthew 7:7.

      Read Matthew 7:7 (KJV) →

    7. Lesson 7 · James 5:16 (KJV)

      'The effectual fervent prayer of a ___ man availeth much.'

      Answer: righteous

      Study note. James 5:16.

      Read James 5:16 (KJV) →

    8. Lesson 8 · Acts 12:5 (KJV)

      When Peter was in prison in Acts 12, what did the church do?

      Answer: Prayer was made… without ceasing

      Study note. Acts 12:5.

      Read Acts 12:5 (KJV) →

    9. Lesson 9 · Philippians 4:6 (KJV)

      'In every thing by prayer and supplication with ___ let your requests be made known.'

      Answer: thanksgiving

      Study note. Philippians 4:6.

      Read Philippians 4:6 (KJV) →

    10. Lesson 10 · 2 Chronicles 7:14 (KJV)

      Whose prayer in 2 Chronicles 7:14 promises healing of the land?

      Answer: Solomon's

      Study note. If my people… shall humble themselves, and pray…

      Read 2 Chronicles 7:14 (KJV) →

    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 prayer 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?