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    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

    1. 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.

      Read Nehemiah 8:10 (KJV) →

    2. 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.

      Read Psalms 16:11 (KJV) →

    3. 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.

      Read Psalms 30:5 (KJV) →

    4. 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.

      Read John 16:20 (KJV) →

    5. 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.

      Read Galatians 5:22 (KJV) →

    6. 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.

      Read Luke 2:20 (KJV) →

    7. 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.

      Read John 15:11 (KJV) →

    8. 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.

      Read 1 Thessalonians 5:16 (KJV) →

    9. 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.

      Read James 1:2 (KJV) →

    10. 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.

      Read Psalms 32:1 (KJV) →

    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

    1. Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
    2. How does joy bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
    3. Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
    4. Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?