Women of the Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on women of the 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 3:20 (KJV)
Who was 'the mother of all living'?
Answer: Eve
Study note. Adam called his wife's name Eve.
Lesson 2 · Genesis 18:12 (KJV)
Who laughed when told she would bear a son in old age?
Answer: Sarah
Study note. Therefore Sarah laughed within herself.
Lesson 3 · Judges 4:4 (KJV)
Who was the judge and prophetess of Israel under a palm tree?
Answer: Deborah
Study note. Deborah, a prophetess… judged Israel.
Lesson 4 · Ruth 1:16 (KJV)
Whose loyalty to her mother-in-law shines in her book?
Answer: Ruth
Study note. Whither thou goest, I will go.
Lesson 5 · Esther 4:16 (KJV)
Who saved her people by going before the Persian king?
Answer: Esther
Study note. If I perish, I perish.
Lesson 6 · John 12:3 (KJV)
Who anointed Jesus' feet with costly ointment?
Answer: Mary of Bethany
Study note. Mary… anointed the feet of Jesus.
Lesson 7 · John 20:16 (KJV)
Who was the first to see the risen Christ?
Answer: Mary Magdalene
Study note. Jesus saith unto her, Mary.
Lesson 8 · Acts 16:14 (KJV)
Who was the seller of purple in Acts 16?
Answer: Lydia
Study note. A certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple.
Lesson 9 · Acts 9:40 (KJV)
Who was raised from the dead by Peter in Joppa?
Answer: Tabitha (Dorcas)
Study note. Tabitha, arise.
Lesson 10 · 1 Samuel 1:20 (KJV)
Who is the mother of Samuel?
Answer: Hannah
Study note. 1 Samuel 1.
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 women of the 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?