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    Bible Wisdom — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on bible wisdom, 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

    1. Lesson 1 · 1 Kings 3:9 (KJV)

      Who asked God for wisdom rather than riches?

      Answer: Solomon

      Study note. Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart.

      Read 1 Kings 3:9 (KJV) →

    2. Lesson 2 · Proverbs 1:7 (KJV)

      'The fear of the LORD is the beginning of ___.'

      Answer: knowledge

      Study note. Proverbs 1:7.

      Read Proverbs 1:7 (KJV) →

    3. Lesson 3 · Ecclesiastes 1:1 (KJV)

      Who wrote most of Ecclesiastes?

      Answer: Solomon (the Preacher)

      Study note. The words of the Preacher, the son of David.

      Read Ecclesiastes 1:1 (KJV) →

    4. Lesson 4 · Ecclesiastes 1:2 (KJV)

      'Vanity of vanities; all is ___.'

      Answer: vanity

      Study note. Ecclesiastes 1:2.

      Read Ecclesiastes 1:2 (KJV) →

    5. Lesson 5 · Ecclesiastes 3:1 (KJV)

      'To every thing there is a ___, and a time to every purpose.'

      Answer: season

      Study note. Ecclesiastes 3:1.

      Read Ecclesiastes 3:1 (KJV) →

    6. Lesson 6 · James 1:5 (KJV)

      James says, 'If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of ___.'

      Answer: God

      Study note. James 1:5.

      Read James 1:5 (KJV) →

    7. Lesson 7 · James 3:17 (KJV)

      Wisdom from above is first ___ (James 3:17).

      Answer: pure

      Study note. James 3:17.

      Read James 3:17 (KJV) →

    8. Lesson 8 · Proverbs 25:11 (KJV)

      'A word fitly spoken is like ___ of gold in pictures of silver.'

      Answer: apples

      Study note. Proverbs 25:11.

      Read Proverbs 25:11 (KJV) →

    9. Lesson 9 · Proverbs 13:20 (KJV)

      'He that walketh with wise men shall be ___.'

      Answer: wise

      Study note. Proverbs 13:20.

      Read Proverbs 13:20 (KJV) →

    10. Lesson 10 · 1 Kings 10:1 (KJV)

      Whom did the queen come from afar to hear?

      Answer: Solomon

      Study note. The queen of Sheba… came to prove him with hard questions.

      Read 1 Kings 10:1 (KJV) →

    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

    1. Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
    2. How does bible wisdom point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
    3. Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
    4. Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?