Gentleness Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on gentleness 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 5:5 (KJV)
What did Jesus say about the meek?
Answer: They shall inherit the earth
Study note. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. (Matthew 5:5)
Lesson 2 · 2 Corinthians 10:1 (KJV)
How does Paul describe the gentleness of Christ?
Answer: Meek and gentle
Study note. Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ. (2 Corinthians 10:1)
Lesson 3 · 1 Peter 3:4 (KJV)
What should adorn a woman professing godliness?
Answer: A meek and quiet spirit
Study note. But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit. (1 Peter 3:4)
Lesson 4 · 2 Timothy 2:24 (KJV)
How are the Lord's servants NOT to behave?
Answer: Quarrelsome
Study note. And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient. (2 Timothy 2:24)
Lesson 5 · James 1:21 (KJV)
What does James say we should receive with meekness?
Answer: The engrafted word
Study note. Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. (James 1:21)
Lesson 6 · Numbers 12:3 (KJV)
Who was known as the meekest man on earth?
Answer: Moses
Study note. Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth. (Numbers 12:3)
Lesson 7 · Galatians 6:1 (KJV)
What does Paul tell the Galatians to restore a faultfinder with?
Answer: A spirit of meekness
Study note. Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness. (Galatians 6:1)
Lesson 8 · Matthew 11:29 (KJV)
What did Jesus say He is, for those who come to Him?
Answer: Meek and lowly in heart
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. (Matthew 11:29)
Lesson 9 · Galatians 5:22 (KJV)
What fruit of the Spirit is paired with 'gentleness' in Galatians 5?
Answer: Meekness
Study note. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance. (Galatians 5:22-23)
Lesson 10 · 1 Peter 3:15 (KJV)
How should we answer everyone?
Answer: With meekness and fear
Study note. But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear. (1 Peter 3:15)
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 gentleness 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?