The Lord's Supper Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on the lord's supper 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 · Luke 22:7 (KJV)
On what occasion did Jesus institute the Lord's Supper?
Answer: The Passover feast
Study note. And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat… And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.
Lesson 2 · Matthew 26:26 (KJV)
What did Jesus take and bless, saying 'Take, eat; this is my body'?
Answer: The bread
Study note. And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.
Lesson 3 · Matthew 26:28 (KJV)
What did Jesus call the cup?
Answer: The blood of the covenant / the new testament in my blood
Study note. For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
Lesson 4 · Matthew 26:29 (KJV)
What did Jesus say He would not drink again until?
Answer: Until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom
Study note. But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.
Lesson 5 · 1 Corinthians 10:16 (KJV)
What did Paul say the bread represents?
Answer: The body of Christ
Study note. The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?
Lesson 6 · 1 Corinthians 10:16 (KJV)
What does the cup represent?
Answer: The blood of Christ
Study note. The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ?
Lesson 7 · 1 Corinthians 11:28 (KJV)
What should a man do before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup?
Answer: Examine himself
Study note. But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup.
Lesson 8 · 1 Corinthians 11:29 (KJV)
What happens to those who eat and drink unworthily?
Answer: They eat and drink damnation to themselves, not discerning the Lord's body
Study note. For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body.
Lesson 9 · 1 Corinthians 11:26 (KJV)
What does the Lord's Supper proclaim?
Answer: The Lord's death till he come
Study note. For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.
Lesson 10 · John 13:4 (KJV)
In the upper room, what did Jesus do first to His disciples' feet?
Answer: Washed them
Study note. He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself. After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.
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 lord's supper 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?