Contentment Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on contentment 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 · Philippians 4:11 (KJV)
What does Paul say he has learned to be in every state?
Answer: Content
Study note. I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. (Philippians 4:11)
Lesson 2 · 1 Timothy 6:6 (KJV)
What does 1 Timothy 6:6 say is great gain?
Answer: Godliness with contentment
Study note. But godliness with contentment is great gain. (1 Timothy 6:6)
Lesson 3 · 1 Timothy 6:7 (KJV)
What did we bring into this world, and what can we carry out?
Answer: Nothing
Study note. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. (1 Timothy 6:7)
Lesson 4 · 1 Timothy 6:8 (KJV)
What should be enough for us according to 1 Timothy 6:8?
Answer: Food and raiment
Study note. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. (1 Timothy 6:8)
Lesson 5 · Hebrews 13:5 (KJV)
What does Hebrews 13:5 say about our conversation?
Answer: Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have
Study note. Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. (Hebrews 13:5)
Lesson 6 · Luke 12:20 (KJV)
What did Jesus say about the rich fool who built bigger barns?
Answer: Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee
Study note. But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? (Luke 12:20)
Lesson 7 · Matthew 6:24 (KJV)
What did Jesus say no man can serve?
Answer: God and mammon
Study note. No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. (Matthew 6:24)
Lesson 8 · Numbers 11:5 (KJV)
What did the Israelites crave in the wilderness instead of manna?
Answer: Cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions, and garlic
Study note. We remember the fish, which we did eat in Egypt freely; the cucumbers, and the melons, and the leeks, and the onions, and the garlick. (Numbers 11:5)
Lesson 9 · Philippians 4:13 (KJV)
What did Paul say he could do through Christ?
Answer: All things
Study note. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. (Philippians 4:13)
Lesson 10 · Proverbs 15:16 (KJV)
What does Proverbs 15:16 say is better than great treasure?
Answer: The fear of the LORD
Study note. Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith. (Proverbs 15:16)
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 contentment 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?