Meekness Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on meekness 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 5:5 (KJV)
Who did Jesus say would inherit the earth?
Answer: The meek
Study note. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. (Matthew 5:5)
Lesson 2 · Psalms 37:11 (KJV)
How does Psalm 37 describe the meek?
Answer: They shall inherit the earth and delight themselves in peace
Study note. But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. (Psalm 37:11)
Lesson 3 · Numbers 12:3 (KJV)
What did Moses say about himself compared to all men on earth?
Answer: He was very meek
Study note. Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth. (Numbers 12:3)
Lesson 4 · Zephaniah 2:3 (KJV)
What does Zephaniah say the meek of the earth will seek?
Answer: The LORD
Study note. Seek ye the LORD, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness. (Zephaniah 2:3)
Lesson 5 · James 1:21 (KJV)
How does Paul say the engrafted word should be received?
Answer: With meekness
Study note. Receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. (James 1:21)
Lesson 6 · Colossians 3:12 (KJV)
What should a person be clothed with according to Colossians?
Answer: Meekness and longsuffering
Study note. Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering. (Colossians 3:12)
Lesson 7 · Galatians 6:1 (KJV)
How should we restore someone overtaken in a fault?
Answer: In the spirit of meekness
Study note. Ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness. (Galatians 6:1)
Lesson 8 · Matthew 11:29 (KJV)
How did Jesus describe Himself for all who labor and are heavy laden?
Answer: Meek and lowly in heart
Study note. I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. (Matthew 11:29)
Lesson 9 · 1 Peter 3:4 (KJV)
What does 1 Peter say wives should have that is of great price?
Answer: A meek and quiet spirit
Study note. But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. (1 Peter 3:4)
Lesson 10 · Philippians 4:5 (KJV)
What should a Christian's behavior be before all men?
Answer: Meekness
Study note. Let your moderation be known unto all men. (Philippians 4:5)
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 meekness 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?