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    The Cross — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on the cross, 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 27:33 (KJV)

      What was the place of Christ's crucifixion called?

      Answer: Golgotha

      Study note. A place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull.

      Read Matthew 27:33 (KJV) →

    2. Lesson 2 · Mark 15:21 (KJV)

      Who carried Jesus' cross?

      Answer: Simon of Cyrene

      Study note. Mark 15:21.

      Read Mark 15:21 (KJV) →

    3. Lesson 3 · Matthew 27:29 (KJV)

      What was placed on Jesus' head?

      Answer: A crown of thorns

      Study note. Platted a crown of thorns.

      Read Matthew 27:29 (KJV) →

    4. Lesson 4 · Matthew 27:45 (KJV)

      For how many hours was there darkness over the land?

      Answer: 3

      Study note. From the sixth hour there was darkness… unto the ninth hour.

      Read Matthew 27:45 (KJV) →

    5. Lesson 5 · Matthew 27:46 (KJV)

      What did Jesus cry, 'My God, my God, why hast thou ___ me?'

      Answer: forsaken

      Study note. Matthew 27:46.

      Read Matthew 27:46 (KJV) →

    6. Lesson 6 · John 19:30 (KJV)

      What were Jesus' words in John 19:30?

      Answer: It is finished

      Study note. He said, It is finished.

      Read John 19:30 (KJV) →

    7. Lesson 7 · Matthew 27:51 (KJV)

      What was torn in the temple when Jesus died?

      Answer: The veil

      Study note. The veil of the temple was rent in twain.

      Read Matthew 27:51 (KJV) →

    8. Lesson 8 · Matthew 27:58 (KJV)

      Who asked for Jesus' body for burial?

      Answer: Joseph of Arimathaea

      Study note. Joseph of Arimathaea… begged the body of Jesus.

      Read Matthew 27:58 (KJV) →

    9. Lesson 9 · Matthew 27:54 (KJV)

      Whom did the centurion at the cross confess Jesus to be?

      Answer: Truly the Son of God

      Study note. Truly this was the Son of God.

      Read Matthew 27:54 (KJV) →

    10. Lesson 10 · Isaiah 53:5 (KJV)

      'He was ___ for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities.'

      Answer: wounded

      Study note. Isaiah 53:5.

      Read Isaiah 53:5 (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 the cross 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?