Self-Control Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on self-control 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 · Galatians 5:23 (KJV)
What is temperance listed as in Galatians 5:22-23?
Answer: The fruit of the Spirit
Study note. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. (Galatians 5:22-23)
Lesson 2 · Proverbs 25:28 (KJV)
What does Proverbs 25:28 say a man without rule over his own spirit is like?
Answer: A city that is broken down, and without walls
Study note. He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. (Proverbs 25:28)
Lesson 3 · Proverbs 16:32 (KJV)
What does Proverbs 16:32 say is better than taking a city?
Answer: He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city
Study note. He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. (Proverbs 16:32)
Lesson 4 · 1 Corinthians 9:27 (KJV)
What does 1 Corinthians 9:27 say Paul keeps under his body?
Answer: He brings it into subjection, lest after preaching to others he himself should be a castaway
Study note. But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. (1 Corinthians 9:27)
Lesson 5 · Titus 2:12 (KJV)
What does Titus 2:11-12 say the grace of God teaches us?
Answer: To deny ungodliness and worldly lusts, and to live soberly, righteously, and godly
Study note. For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world. (Titus 2:11-12)
Lesson 6 · 1 Peter 5:8 (KJV)
What does 1 Peter 5:8 tell us to be?
Answer: Sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour
Study note. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour. (1 Peter 5:8)
Lesson 7 · 2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV)
What does 2 Timothy 1:7 say God has not given us?
Answer: The spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind
Study note. For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. (2 Timothy 1:7)
Lesson 8 · Proverbs 23:20 (KJV)
What does Proverbs 23:20-21 warn against?
Answer: Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: for the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty
Study note. Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags. (Proverbs 23:20-21)
Lesson 9 · Romans 13:14 (KJV)
What does Romans 13:14 say to put on?
Answer: The Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof
Study note. But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof. (Romans 13:14)
Lesson 10 · 2 Peter 1:6 (KJV)
What does 2 Peter 1:5-6 say to add to faith?
Answer: Virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience
Study note. And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness. (2 Peter 1:5-6)
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 self-control 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?