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Jesus, the Bread of Life Word Search (Easy, Medium and Hard)

Free printable Jesus, the Bread of Life word search in three levels, from 6 big words across and down to 16 words in every direction. 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: John 6:26–35
Bible story: Jesus, the Bread of Life

Use this word search after you teach Jesus, the Bread of Life (John 6:26–35).

The story: After Jesus fed the five thousand, the people sought him "because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled." Jesus said, "Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life." They said their fathers did eat manna in the desert, bread from heaven, and Jesus answered that "the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world." When they said, "Lord, evermore give us this bread," Jesus said, "I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst."

Talk about it: Big idea: Jesus is all we need, Come to Jesus, Believe on Jesus. 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

After Jesus fed the five thousand, the people sought him "because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled." Jesus said, "Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life." They said their fathers did eat manna in the desert, bread from heaven, and Jesus answered that "the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world." When they said, "Lord, evermore give us this bread," Jesus said, "I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst." Read the whole story in John 6:26–35 (KJV).

Memory verse: "And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst." (John 6:35, KJV). It is printed on every level.

Words to find

Easy (ages 4–6, 6 words): Jesus, Bread, Life, Manna, Hunger and Thirst.
Medium (grades K–2, 10 words): Jesus, Bread, Life, Heaven, Manna, Moses, Desert, Hunger, Thirst and Believe.
Hard (grades 3–5, 16 words): Jesus, Bread, Life, Heaven, Manna, Moses, Desert, Hunger, Thirst, Believe, Loaves, Labour, Miracles, World, Evermore and Capernaum.

The words come from the story in John 6:26–35 (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 Jesus, the Bread of Life 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 Jesus, the Bread of Life word search?

The easy level has Jesus, Bread, Life, Manna, Hunger and Thirst. The medium and hard levels add more words from John 6:26–35 (KJV); the full lists are on this page.