Thomas — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on thomas, 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 · John 11:16 (KJV)
By what other name was Thomas called?
Answer: Didymus
Study note. Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus.
Lesson 2 · John 11:16 (KJV)
What did Didymus mean?
Answer: Twin
Study note. Didymus means 'twin' in Greek.
Lesson 3 · John 11:16 (KJV)
What did Thomas say when Jesus went to raise Lazarus?
Answer: Let us also go, that we may die with him
Study note. Let us also go, that we may die with him.
Lesson 4 · John 14:5 (KJV)
What question did Thomas ask at the last supper?
Answer: Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?
Study note. Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?
Lesson 5 · John 14:6 (KJV)
What answer did Jesus give?
Answer: I am the way, the truth, and the life
Study note. Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life.
Lesson 6 · John 20:25 (KJV)
What proof did Thomas demand before he would believe Jesus had risen?
Answer: To see and feel the print of the nails
Study note. Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails… I will not believe.
Lesson 7 · John 20:26 (KJV)
When did Jesus appear to Thomas?
Answer: Eight days later
Study note. And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them.
Lesson 8 · John 20:28 (KJV)
What did Thomas confess to Jesus?
Answer: My Lord and my God
Study note. Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.
Lesson 9 · John 20:29 (KJV)
What did Jesus say of those who believe without seeing?
Answer: Blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed
Study note. Blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
Lesson 10 · Acts 1:13 (KJV)
Where was Thomas with the other apostles after the ascension?
Answer: An upper room in Jerusalem
Study note. They went up into an upper room… Philip, and Thomas.
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 thomas 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?