Discipleship Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on discipleship 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 28:19 (KJV)
What did Jesus tell His disciples to do in the Great Commission?
Answer: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them
Study note. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you. (Matthew 28:19-20)
Lesson 2 · Luke 9:23 (KJV)
What did Jesus say about being His disciple?
Answer: If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me
Study note. If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. (Luke 9:23)
Lesson 3 · Matthew 22:37 (KJV)
What did Jesus say is the first and great commandment?
Answer: Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind
Study note. Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. (Matthew 22:37-38)
Lesson 4 · Luke 6:40 (KJV)
What did Jesus say about a disciple and his master?
Answer: The disciple is not above his master, but every one that is perfect shall be as his master
Study note. The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master. (Luke 6:40)
Lesson 5 · John 8:31 (KJV)
What did Jesus say about abiding in His word?
Answer: If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed
Study note. Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. (John 8:31-32)
Lesson 6 · John 13:34 (KJV)
What new commandment did Jesus give?
Answer: That ye love one another; as I have loved you
Study note. A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. (John 13:34-35)
Lesson 7 · Luke 18:29 (KJV)
What did Jesus say about leaving all to follow Him?
Answer: There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God's sake, Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting
Study note. And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God's sake, Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting. (Luke 18:29-30)
Lesson 8 · 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV)
What did Paul tell Timothy to do?
Answer: Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth
Study note. Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (2 Timothy 2:15)
Lesson 9 · Romans 12:1 (KJV)
What does Paul say about presenting our bodies?
Answer: I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God
Study note. I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. (Romans 12:1)
Lesson 10 · Matthew 11:29 (KJV)
What did Jesus say about His yoke?
Answer: Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light
Study note. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. (Matthew 11:29-30)
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 discipleship 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?