Rest & Sabbath Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on rest & sabbath 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 · Genesis 2:2 (KJV)
What did God do on the seventh day?
Answer: He rested from all his work
Study note. And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. (Genesis 2:2)
Lesson 2 · Genesis 2:3 (KJV)
What did God do to the seventh day?
Answer: Blessed it, and sanctified it
Study note. And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it. (Genesis 2:3)
Lesson 3 · Exodus 20:8 (KJV)
Which commandment is the sabbath?
Answer: The fourth
Study note. Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. (Exodus 20:8) — the fourth commandment.
Lesson 4 · Matthew 12:8 (KJV)
Who is Lord even of the sabbath?
Answer: The Son of man
Study note. For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day. (Matthew 12:8)
Lesson 5 · Mark 2:27 (KJV)
The sabbath was made for whom?
Answer: Man
Study note. And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath. (Mark 2:27)
Lesson 6 · Matthew 11:28 (KJV)
What did Jesus offer to the heavy laden?
Answer: I will give you rest
Study note. Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28)
Lesson 7 · Matthew 11:29 (KJV)
What yoke does Jesus give?
Answer: My yoke is easy, and my burden is light
Study note. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. (Matthew 11:29-30)
Lesson 8 · Hebrews 4:9 (KJV)
What remains for the people of God?
Answer: A rest
Study note. There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. (Hebrews 4:9)
Lesson 9 · Hebrews 4:11 (KJV)
How does one enter that rest?
Answer: By faith
Study note. Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. (Hebrews 4:11)
Lesson 10 · Psalms 62:5 (KJV)
Where will the soul find quietness, according to the Psalm?
Answer: My soul, wait thou only upon God
Study note. My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him. (Psalm 62:5)
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 rest & sabbath 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?