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Barnabas Word Search for Kids (Easy, Medium and Hard)

Free printable Barnabas word search in three levels, from 6 big words for ages 4–6 to 16 words in every direction for grades 3–5. Answer keys included.

Preschool–Grade 5 · Medium

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Ages: Preschool (3–5), Early Elementary (K–2), Upper Elementary (3–5)
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10 minutes
Scripture: Acts 4:36–37; Acts 9:26–31; Acts 11:22–26
Bible story: Barnabas

Use this word search after you teach Barnabas (Acts 4:36–37; 9:26–31; 11:22–26).

The story: Joses, whom the apostles surnamed Barnabas, "The son of consolation," sold his land and laid the money at the apostles' feet. When Saul came to Jerusalem, the disciples "were all afraid of him," but Barnabas took him, brought him to the apostles, and told how Saul had seen the Lord in the way and had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus. Later the church sent Barnabas to Antioch, for "he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith," and he brought Saul to Antioch, where the disciples were called Christians first.

Talk about it: Big idea: Be an encourager, Give to God's work, Stand by a new believer. Which word from the puzzle reminds you most of the story?

Three levels: easy (ages 4–6) has 6 big words that go only across and down; medium (grades K–2) has 10 words that also go diagonally; hard (grades 3–5) has 16 words that go every direction, even backwards. Each downloads with or without an answer key.

The Bible story

Joses, whom the apostles surnamed Barnabas, "The son of consolation," sold his land and laid the money at the apostles' feet. When Saul came to Jerusalem, the disciples "were all afraid of him," but Barnabas took him, brought him to the apostles, and told how Saul had seen the Lord in the way and had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus. Later the church sent Barnabas to Antioch, for "he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith," and he brought Saul to Antioch, where the disciples were called Christians first. Read the whole story in Acts 4:36–37; Acts 9:26–31; Acts 11:22–26 (KJV).

Memory verse: "For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord." (Acts 11:24, KJV). It is printed on every level.

Words to find

Easy (ages 4–6, 6 words): Barnabas, Cyprus, Levite, Money, Saul and Afraid.
Medium (grades K–2, 10 words): Barnabas, Consolation, Cyprus, Levite, Money, Apostles, Saul, Afraid, Boldly and Jerusalem.
Hard (grades 3–5, 16 words): Barnabas, Consolation, Cyprus, Levite, Money, Apostles, Saul, Afraid, Boldly, Jerusalem, Antioch, Tarsus, Damascus, Christians, Faith and Land.

The words come from the story in Acts 4:36–37; Acts 9:26–31; Acts 11:22–26 (KJV). Before kids start, read the words aloud together and ask where each one is in the story.

Answer keys

Each level downloads two ways: the puzzle on its own, or with a second page that shows the answer (every word circled in red). Print the key for helpers, or let kids check their own work.

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Frequently asked questions

What ages are these Barnabas word searches for?

The easy one (6 big words, across and down) is for ages 4–6, the medium one (10 words, with diagonals) for kindergarten to 2nd grade, and the hard one (16 words in every direction, even backwards) for 3rd to 5th grade.

Is there an answer key?

Yes. Every level downloads with or without its answer key, which circles each word in red.

Are these word searches free?

Yes. Print as many as you need for your church, school or home. Please don't resell them.

What words are in the Barnabas word search?

The easy level has Barnabas, Cyprus, Levite, Money, Saul and Afraid. The medium and hard levels add more words from Acts 4:36–37; Acts 9:26–31; Acts 11:22–26 (KJV); the full lists are on this page.