The Crucifixion Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on the crucifixion 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 26:15 (KJV)
How much was Jesus betrayed for?
Answer: Thirty pieces of silver
Study note. And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.
Lesson 2 · Matthew 26:36 (KJV)
Where did Jesus pray before his arrest?
Answer: The Garden of Gethsemane
Study note. Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.
Lesson 3 · Matthew 26:39 (KJV)
What did Jesus pray in Gethsemane?
Answer: O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt
Study note. And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.
Lesson 4 · Matthew 27:32 (KJV)
Who carried Jesus' cross?
Answer: Simon of Cyrene
Study note. And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.
Lesson 5 · John 19:19 (KJV)
What was written on the cross?
Answer: Jesus of Nazareth the King of the Jews
Study note. And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Lesson 6 · Matthew 27:35 (KJV)
What did the soldiers cast lots for?
Answer: His garments
Study note. And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.
Lesson 7 · Luke 23:43 (KJV)
What did Jesus say to the thief who believed?
Answer: To day shalt thou be with me in paradise
Study note. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.
Lesson 8 · Matthew 27:46 (KJV)
What did Jesus cry out at the ninth hour?
Answer: My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
Study note. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
Lesson 9 · Matthew 27:50 (KJV)
What happened at the moment of Jesus' death?
Answer: The veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent
Study note. Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost. And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent.
Lesson 10 · Matthew 27:54 (KJV)
What did the centurion say?
Answer: Truly this was the Son of God
Study note. Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.
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 the crucifixion 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?