Patience Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on patience 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 · James 1:4 (KJV)
What does James 1:4 say patience works?
Answer: That ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing
Study note. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. (James 1:4)
Lesson 2 · Romans 5:3 (KJV)
What does Romans 5:3-4 say tribulation works?
Answer: Patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope
Study note. And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope. (Romans 5:3-4)
Lesson 3 · Ecclesiastes 7:8 (KJV)
What does Ecclesiastes 7:8 say about the patient in spirit?
Answer: Better is the patient in spirit than the proud in spirit
Study note. Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. (Ecclesiastes 7:8)
Lesson 4 · Psalms 37:7 (KJV)
What does Psalm 37:7 tell us to do?
Answer: Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him
Study note. Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. (Psalm 37:7)
Lesson 5 · Colossians 3:12 (KJV)
What does Colossians 3:12 say the elect of God should put on?
Answer: Bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, 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 6 · Galatians 6:9 (KJV)
What does Galatians 6:9 say about not growing weary?
Answer: In due season we shall reap, if we faint not
Study note. And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. (Galatians 6:9)
Lesson 7 · Hebrews 6:12 (KJV)
What does Hebrews 6:12 say we should be followers of?
Answer: Them who through faith and patience inherit the promises
Study note. That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises. (Hebrews 6:12)
Lesson 8 · James 5:7 (KJV)
What does James 5:7-8 compare the farmer to?
Answer: Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord, like the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth
Study note. Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. (James 5:7)
Lesson 9 · 2 Peter 3:9 (KJV)
What does 2 Peter 3:9 say the Lord is not slack about?
Answer: His promise, but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish
Study note. The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. (2 Peter 3:9)
Lesson 10 · Proverbs 14:29 (KJV)
What does Proverbs 14:29 say about him that is slow to wrath?
Answer: Of great understanding
Study note. He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. (Proverbs 14:29)
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 patience 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?