Joy Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on joy 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 · Nehemiah 8:10 (KJV)
What does Nehemiah 8:10 say is our strength?
Answer: The joy of the LORD
Study note. For the joy of the LORD is your strength.
Lesson 2 · Psalms 16:11 (KJV)
What does Psalm 16:11 say is in God's presence?
Answer: Fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore
Study note. Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
Lesson 3 · Psalms 30:5 (KJV)
What does Psalm 30:5 say weeping may endure for?
Answer: A night, but joy cometh in the morning
Study note. For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
Lesson 4 · John 16:20 (KJV)
What did Jesus say to his disciples about their sorrow turning to joy?
Answer: Your sorrow shall be turned into joy
Study note. Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
Lesson 5 · Galatians 5:22 (KJV)
What does Galatians 5:22 list as the second fruit of the Spirit?
Answer: Joy
Study note. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith.
Lesson 6 · Luke 2:20 (KJV)
What did the shepherds do after seeing the Christ child?
Answer: They returned, glorifying and praising God
Study note. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
Lesson 7 · John 15:11 (KJV)
What did Jesus say he would make the disciples' joy?
Answer: Full
Study note. These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
Lesson 8 · 1 Thessalonians 5:16 (KJV)
What does 1 Thessalonians 5:16 say?
Answer: Rejoice evermore
Study note. Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks.
Lesson 9 · James 1:2 (KJV)
What does James 1:2 say to count as joy?
Answer: Temptations and trials
Study note. My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations.
Lesson 10 · Psalms 32:1 (KJV)
What did David say about the man whose transgression is forgiven?
Answer: He is blessed
Study note. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile.
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 joy 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?