The Beatitudes Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on the beatitudes 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 5:3 (KJV)
Who are the first blessed ones?
Answer: The poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
Study note. Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Lesson 2 · Matthew 5:4 (KJV)
Who shall be comforted?
Answer: They that mourn
Study note. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Lesson 3 · Matthew 5:5 (KJV)
Who shall inherit the earth?
Answer: The meek
Study note. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Lesson 4 · Matthew 5:6 (KJV)
Who shall be filled?
Answer: They which do hunger and thirst after righteousness
Study note. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Lesson 5 · Matthew 5:7 (KJV)
Who shall obtain mercy?
Answer: The merciful
Study note. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Lesson 6 · Matthew 5:8 (KJV)
Who shall see God?
Answer: The pure in heart
Study note. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
Lesson 7 · Matthew 5:9 (KJV)
Who shall be called the children of God?
Answer: The peacemakers
Study note. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Lesson 8 · Matthew 5:10 (KJV)
Who shall have the kingdom of heaven?
Answer: The poor in spirit and those persecuted for righteousness' sake
Study note. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Lesson 9 · Matthew 5:12 (KJV)
What did Jesus tell His disciples to rejoice about when persecuted?
Answer: Both
Study note. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
Lesson 10 · Matthew 5:13 (KJV)
What did Jesus say His disciples were?
Answer: The salt of the earth and the light of the world
Study note. Ye are the salt of the earth… Ye are the light of the world.
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 beatitudes 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?