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    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

    1. Lesson 1 · Genesis 3:20 (KJV)

      Who was 'the mother of all living'?

      Answer: Eve

      Study note. Adam called his wife's name Eve.

      Read Genesis 3:20 (KJV) →

    2. 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.

      Read Genesis 18:12 (KJV) →

    3. 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.

      Read Judges 4:4 (KJV) →

    4. 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.

      Read Ruth 1:16 (KJV) →

    5. 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.

      Read Esther 4:16 (KJV) →

    6. 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.

      Read John 12:3 (KJV) →

    7. 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.

      Read John 20:16 (KJV) →

    8. 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.

      Read Acts 16:14 (KJV) →

    9. Lesson 9 · Acts 9:40 (KJV)

      Who was raised from the dead by Peter in Joppa?

      Answer: Tabitha (Dorcas)

      Study note. Tabitha, arise.

      Read Acts 9:40 (KJV) →

    10. Lesson 10 · 1 Samuel 1:20 (KJV)

      Who is the mother of Samuel?

      Answer: Hannah

      Study note. 1 Samuel 1.

      Read 1 Samuel 1:20 (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 women of the bible 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?