Courage Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on courage 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 · Deuteronomy 31:6 (KJV)
What did Moses tell Joshua before his death?
Answer: Be strong and of a good courage
Study note. Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. (Deuteronomy 31:6)
Lesson 2 · Joshua 1:9 (KJV)
What did God say to Joshua repeatedly?
Answer: Be strong and of a good courage
Study note. Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. (Joshua 1:9)
Lesson 3 · Romans 8:31 (KJV)
Who said, 'If God be for us, who can be against us?'
Answer: Paul
Study note. What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? (Romans 8:31)
Lesson 4 · 1 Samuel 17:45 (KJV)
What did David say to Goliath?
Answer: Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts
Study note. Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied. (1 Samuel 17:45)
Lesson 5 · Daniel 3:17 (KJV)
What did Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego say to Nebuchadnezzar?
Answer: Our God whom we serve is able to deliver us
Study note. If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. (Daniel 3:17)
Lesson 6 · 2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV)
What did Paul tell Timothy about fear?
Answer: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind
Study note. For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. (2 Timothy 1:7)
Lesson 7 · Isaiah 41:10 (KJV)
What did the LORD say to Isaiah about fear?
Answer: Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God
Study note. Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. (Isaiah 41:10)
Lesson 8 · 1 Samuel 17:34 (KJV)
Who killed a lion and a bear to protect his father's sheep?
Answer: David
Study note. Thy servant kept his father's sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock: And I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth. (1 Samuel 17:34-35)
Lesson 9 · Esther 4:16 (KJV)
What did Esther say when approaching the king uninvited?
Answer: If I perish, I perish
Study note. Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish. (Esther 4:16)
Lesson 10 · Psalms 27:1 (KJV)
What does Psalm 27 say about whom we should fear?
Answer: The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?
Study note. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? (Psalm 27:1)
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 courage 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?