Reconciliation Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on reconciliation 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 · Romans 5:10 (KJV)
What does Romans 5:10 say we were reconciled to God by?
Answer: The death of his Son, being enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son
Study note. For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. (Romans 5:10)
Lesson 2 · 2 Corinthians 5:18 (KJV)
What has God given us according to 2 Corinthians 5:18-19?
Answer: The ministry of reconciliation, as God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself
Study note. And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. (2 Corinthians 5:18-19)
Lesson 3 · Colossians 1:21 (KJV)
What does Colossians 1:21-22 say we were alienated from?
Answer: Enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled in the body of his flesh through death
Study note. And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight. (Colossians 1:21-22)
Lesson 4 · Ephesians 2:16 (KJV)
What does Ephesians 2:16 say Christ reconciled to God?
Answer: Both Jew and Gentile in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby
Study note. And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby. (Ephesians 2:16)
Lesson 5 · Matthew 5:24 (KJV)
What does Matthew 5:24 say to do before offering a gift at the altar?
Answer: First be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift
Study note. Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. (Matthew 5:24)
Lesson 6 · 1 Peter 3:8 (KJV)
What does 1 Peter 3:8 say to be, having compassion one of another?
Answer: Of one mind
Study note. Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous. (1 Peter 3:8)
Lesson 7 · Hebrews 2:17 (KJV)
What does Hebrews 2:17 say Jesus was made like His brethren for?
Answer: To be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people
Study note. Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. (Hebrews 2:17)
Lesson 8 · Isaiah 59:2 (KJV)
What does Isaiah 59:2 say our iniquities have done?
Answer: Separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you
Study note. But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear. (Isaiah 59:2)
Lesson 9 · James 4:4 (KJV)
What does James 4:4 say friendship with the world is?
Answer: Enmity with God
Study note. Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. (James 4:4)
Lesson 10 · Romans 5:11 (KJV)
What does Romans 5:11 say we joy in?
Answer: God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement
Study note. And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement. (Romans 5:11)
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 reconciliation 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?