Gratitude & Thanksgiving Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on gratitude & thanksgiving 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 · 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (KJV)
What does 1 Thessalonians 5:18 say about giving thanks?
Answer: In every thing give thanks
Study note. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
Lesson 2 · Psalms 100:4 (KJV)
What does Psalm 100 say we should enter His gates with?
Answer: Thanksgiving
Study note. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. (Psalm 100:4)
Lesson 3 · Luke 17:15 (KJV)
How many of the ten lepers returned to give thanks to Jesus?
Answer: One
Study note. And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God. And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine? (Luke 17:15-17)
Lesson 4 · Colossians 3:15 (KJV)
What does Colossians 3:15 say the peace of God should do in our hearts?
Answer: Rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful
Study note. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. (Colossians 3:15)
Lesson 5 · 1 Chronicles 16:4 (KJV)
What did David appoint for giving thanks to the LORD?
Answer: Musicians to sing and play instruments
Study note. And he appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, and to record, and to thank and praise the LORD God of Israel. (1 Chronicles 16:4)
Lesson 6 · Ephesians 5:20 (KJV)
What should we do according to Ephesians 5:20?
Answer: Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ
Study note. Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 5:20)
Lesson 7 · Acts 16:25 (KJV)
What did Paul and Silas do in prison at midnight?
Answer: Prayed, and sang praises unto God
Study note. And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. (Acts 16:25)
Lesson 8 · Philippians 4:6 (KJV)
What does Philippians 4:6 say to do with prayer and supplication?
Answer: With thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God
Study note. Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. (Philippians 4:6)
Lesson 9 · Hebrews 13:15 (KJV)
What should come out of the believer's mouth according to Hebrews 13:15?
Answer: The fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name
Study note. By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. (Hebrews 13:15)
Lesson 10 · Matthew 15:36 (KJV)
Who gave thanks before breaking the five loaves and two fishes?
Answer: Jesus
Study note. And he took the seven loaves and the fishes, and gave thanks, and brake them, and gave to his disciples. (Matthew 15:36)
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 gratitude & thanksgiving 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?