Goodness Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on goodness 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 5:45 (KJV)
Who does only good and gives rain to both just and unjust?
Answer: The Father in heaven
Study note. That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. (Matthew 5:45)
Lesson 2 · Mark 10:18 (KJV)
What did Jesus say no one is except God alone?
Answer: Good
Study note. And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. (Mark 10:18)
Lesson 3 · Matthew 7:18 (KJV)
What should a tree bring forth to be considered good?
Answer: Good fruit
Study note. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. (Matthew 7:18)
Lesson 4 · Philippians 3:14 (KJV)
What did Paul say he had not achieved but pressed toward?
Answer: The high calling of God in Christ Jesus
Study note. I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:14)
Lesson 5 · Romans 5:8 (KJV)
How does Romans say God demonstrates His love toward us?
Answer: While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us
Study note. But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8)
Lesson 6 · Philippians 1:6 (KJV)
What is the good work God will finish in believers?
Answer: Their sanctification
Study note. Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. (Philippians 1:6)
Lesson 7 · Ephesians 2:10 (KJV)
What are we created in Christ Jesus unto?
Answer: Unto good works
Study note. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. (Ephesians 2:10)
Lesson 8 · Psalms 34:10 (KJV)
What does Psalm 34 say about those who seek the LORD?
Answer: They shall lack no good thing
Study note. They that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing. (Psalm 34:10)
Lesson 9 · Titus 3:8 (KJV)
What does Paul instruct Titus to maintain?
Answer: Good works
Study note. This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. (Titus 3:8)
Lesson 10 · Matthew 5:44 (KJV)
What did Jesus say to do to those who hate you?
Answer: Do good to them
Study note. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you. (Matthew 5:44)
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 goodness 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?