Heaven & Hell Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on heaven & hell 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 25:41 (KJV)
What did Jesus call the place of eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels?
Answer: Everlasting fire / everlasting punishment
Study note. Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels.
Lesson 2 · Luke 16:23 (KJV)
How did Jesus describe the rich man's condition in torment?
Answer: He was in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off
Study note. In hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off.
Lesson 3 · Luke 16:24 (KJV)
What did the rich man request?
Answer: That Lazarus might dip his finger in water and cool his tongue
Study note. Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue.
Lesson 4 · Revelation 20:14 (KJV)
What is the second death?
Answer: The lake of fire
Study note. This is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.
Lesson 5 · Revelation 21:21 (KJV)
What are the streets of the New Jerusalem made of?
Answer: Gold, as it were transparent glass
Study note. The street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass.
Lesson 6 · Revelation 21:4 (KJV)
What will God wipe away in the new heaven and new earth?
Answer: All tears
Study note. God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying.
Lesson 7 · Revelation 2:7 (KJV)
What is the tree of life promised to the overcomer?
Answer: The tree of life in the paradise of God
Study note. To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.
Lesson 8 · Revelation 1:18 (KJV)
Who is the keeper of the keys of hell and of death?
Answer: Jesus
Study note. I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.
Lesson 9 · Luke 23:43 (KJV)
Where did Jesus say the thief on the cross would be that day?
Answer: In paradise
Study note. Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.
Lesson 10 · Matthew 7:13 (KJV)
What is the narrow gate that leads to life?
Answer: Faith in Christ and the strait way of righteousness
Study note. Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction… strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life.
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 heaven & hell 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?